EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 10 MIN
Modifying the Reading Block Pt 2
from Modifying the Chaos · host Beth
You’ve set your 15-minute rotation timers, grouped your students, and locked in your schedule. Now... what the heck do you actually DO during those 15 minutes?Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive into the self-contained small group reading block! In this episode of Modifying the Chaos, I am pulling back the curtain on my exact 3-part reading formula: an introductory activity, the book reading, and an instructional activity.I’m breaking down exactly how I use Unique Learning System (ULS) lessons to target Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 students all at the same table, how to seamlessly integrate fine motor skills, and my exact week-by-week lesson plan layout. Grab your coffee, and let's modify the chaos! GRAB THE FREE SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN: https://ko-fi.com/s/23a6e0ad2f ONE-PAGE SENTENCE WORK TEMPLATE: https://ko-fi.com/s/960012f19c WATCH PART 1 FIRST: TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro1:26 - The 3-Part Reading Formula Overview2:07 - Component 1: The 2-3 Minute Vocabulary Intro2:52 - Component 2: The 7-8 Minute Read-Aloud Block3:54 - Differentiating Read Alouds for ULS Levels 1, 2, and 35:07 - Spicing Up Repetition (Highlighters & Scavenger Hunts!)5:48 - Day 5: "How Much Can You Read?" (Data Collection)6:41 - Component 3: The 5-Minute Fine Motor & Instructional Work7:40 - Week 1 Lesson Layout (Vocabulary, Phonics, & Comprehension)8:42 - Week 2 Lesson Layout (The Reading Quiz Hack)9:40 - Week 3 Easy Reader & Reverse Comprehension Order10:25 - You Are the Chef: Customizing this Template for Your Room CONNECT WITH BETH Podcast: Modifying the Chaos If this episode gave you some fresh ideas for your reading block, subscribe for more bite-sized special ed strategies! Remember, you can do hard things, and you are never on an island. See you next time!
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