While the groups are at their stations, I am at the small group table with a about 4-5 students conducting a guided reading group. I prepare books for each group to read. The books are slightly above their independent level. As the students read in a whisper or in their heads, I will listen in and take running records. This will be a time when I can coach individual students or the group on specific skills that can help to push them up as readers. I can also take a running record. 
The other three rotations in my room include seat work, independent reading, and partner work. They require minimal preparation time for me; however, it is critical that the students are held accountable during each rotation. So whatever you assign, make sure that their is some accountability. For example, if they are reading at their seats, they should sticky note key parts or write a response in their journal. 
After 15 minutes, the groups rotate. I have 4 groups in my room. So we are finished after an hour. We come to the front of the room to discuss how we did as readers and debrief as a wrap up.
