Develop independent readers who question, consider alternatives, and make informed choices as they seek meaning. Show children how and why and which strategies to select and employ to ensure that meaning is gained and maintained during reading and beyond. The characteristics of the children. Presenting challenges in the new text that will move the readers to fluency. Children's needs guide the instruction in Guided Reading.
Children are the readers.
Children are the ones who must bring meaning to, and gain meaning from the text as they read.