lucy ragoza reading specialist bedminster township school september 3, 2015
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Reading Workshop
Lucy RagozaReading SpecialistBedminster Township SchoolSeptember 3, 2015
Outline
Why Reading Workshop?Workshop Overview
Mini LessonIndependent ReadingSmall Group InstructionSharing
Workshop Routines
Why Reading Workshop?
Part of Balanced Literacy InstructionInteractive Read AloudsShared Reading
Reading Workshop Interactive WritingWriting WorkshopWord Study
Why Reading Workshop?Students…
Read every dayVolume matters! Time spent reading best predictor of reading achievement
Learn flexible, problem solving strategiesChoose own booksLearn how to talk about booksBecome active, engaged, avid readers!
Why Reading Workshop?
Why Reading Workshop?
Our job as teachers is to teach the reader not the book !
Workshop OverviewOutline – 40 to 45 minutes
Mini Lesson – 10 MinutesIndependent Reading/Small Groups
– 25 to 30 MinutesSharing - 5 to 10 Minutes
Mini LessonConnect (1-2 Minutes)
Start with personal anecdote/connectionState ONE teaching point in simple language“Today I’m going to teach you…”
Teach (2-3 minutes)Model/Demonstrate “Watch me as I …”, “Did you see how I…”
Engage (2-4 minutes)Students practice “Now it’s your turn to…”
Link (1 minute) “Today and everyday…”
Mini Lesson Video
Rick's Reading Workshop: Mini Lesson
Second Grade Reading Mini Lesson
Mini LessonReminders
Lean inMake it personalNOT time for questioning
Thumbs upTurn & tellShout out
Set timer for 10 minutesWrite out teaching point
Mini LessonAnchor Charts
Independent Reading
More is better!Single biggest predictor of school success is how much reading students do – both at home and at school.
Source: Kylene Bears Co Author Notice & Note
Independent Reading
Book bag/bin books match unit of study Ideally – independent books go home every night Take home bag in bin
Independent ReadingBook Selection -
Grade Level Reading Level Number Books in Bin
K to Mid First Grade A - F 10 - 12
Mid First to End First G - J 8 - 10
Second K - M 4 - 6
Third N to P 2 - 4
Fourth & Above Q & Above 1 - 3
Independent Reading
Level J and below – whisper readingK, 1, middle 2
Level K and above – silent readingMiddle 2 and above
Students generally read 20 to 40 titles before moving up
Independent Reading
Select comfortable spot – stick with itSit near sharing partner
Similar readerTime readingBuild stamina over time
Up to 30 minutesWhen ¼ class off task – STOP
Independent Reading
Independent ReadingClassroom Libraries
Work in processBuild over timeAccessibleOrganized and inviting!
Leveled sectionFiction/Non FictionTheme/Subject AreaSeries/Author Featured Areas
Independent ReadingBook Sources
BTS Book RoomOver 100 titles in classroom setsOver 1000 titles in GR sets20 + titles each level
Schoolwide, Booksource, ScholasticPTO, Other grants
Small Group Instruction
Differentiated based on needFlexibleTeaches the reader not the book
Small Group Instruction10 – 15 Minute Sessions
Strategy GroupsShared ReadingGuided Reading *1:1 ConferencesWord StudyGuided Practice
Small Group InstructionStrategy Groups
Like mini lesson for smaller groupWhat strategy should I teach?
Mini LessonsReading Assessment Checklist *Running RecordsRead Aloud Assessment
Leave an artifact (visible reminder)Strategies to Habits Chart
Small Group Instruction Strategy Groups
Small Group InstructionRead Aloud Assessment
Recommended for 3rd – 8th gradeGive each student 4 sticky notes/4 squaresAsk 4 strategic questions while reading
vocabulary, figurative language, important point, character trait, inference…
Stop & Jot answers Collect/sort answers to form strategy groupsUse same passage/questions at beginning & end of unit
Small Group Instruction Read Aloud Assessment
demo
Small Group InstructionRead Aloud Assessment
Small Group InstructionShared Reading (Close Reading)
Small group reads short text Familiar/mentor text
“All eyes on one text”Read across several daysEach day focus on different elementAdd to independent reading bags
Small Group InstructionShared Reading
Day 1 – Introduce Text Activate/build backgroundIntroduce vocabularyListen to challenges
Day 2 - Cross Check WordsCover up 4 to 5 wordsStudents guess based on MSV
Day 3 – Word Study/VocabularyCross out and replace words
Day 4 – FluencyDay 5 – Comprehension/Extension
demo
Small Group InstructionShared Reading
SharingLast 5 – 10 Minutes
Matched with partner at same levelPartners stick together Build trust
Talking is LearningCollaboration Builds Knowledge!
Sharing
Talk should be accountable Not follow script
Accountable talk is generated by good question promptsGood question prompts don’t just assess understanding; they create understanding
Refer back to textHave multiple responses
Source: Kylene Beers – See handout
Workshop RoutinesBook Shopping Routines
Mini Lesson/Anchor ChartShopping List WeeklyNOT during Workshop timeReading log
Below J – check marks, multiple readings countJ and above – can record title
Workshop RoutinesSet Up Routines
Cue: “Okay students set up for Reading Workshop” or “Readers prepare”
Grab bins/bagsGo to independent reading spotTake out book, Strategies to Habits chartGather on rug with tools
Workshop RoutinesSmall Group Schedules
Not mandatoryInsure reach everyone
Goal: 8 to 10 students a dayEntire class in 2 – 3 days“Touch Every Student” at least 1X/week
Handouts
PowerpointF & P Text Level GradientsF & P Thinking About Text ChartF & P Reading Assessment Checklist – Behaviors to Notice , Teach & Support at Each GR Level F & P Guided Reading Comprehension QuestionsAccountable Talk Hand Out by Kylene BeersClass Books in BTS Library
ResourcesVideoTeachers College Reading and Writing Project on Vimeo