reading workshop powerful teaching for all students “we do not learn to write by writing. we...
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Reading Workshop Powerful Teaching for All Students
“We do not learn to write by writing. We develop writing style through reading.”
The Power of Reading by Stephen Krashen
Presented by Linda Biondi and Carol Hotchkiss
Workshop Protocol•Cell phones•Sidebar conversations •Listen hard and speak softly
Have you read a good book lately?
What was your first reading memory?
Comparing Traditional and Reading ApproachesTraditional Readers Workshop
Whole class novel-on the same page no matter the level
Students involved in independent reading at their own pace and own levels
Students given “seatwork” when not in reading groups
Students reading independently, in pairs or small groups
Reading is taught as a task to complete Reading is taught as a process with teacher modeling
Teacher selects reading materials for students and groups
Students select reading material with teacher guidance
Few writing opportunities Writing occurs before, during and after reading
Students are assessed in typical test taking format-read, answer questions, multiple choice
Students are involved in alternate forms of assessment-anecdotal records, running records, journals, observations, rubrics, conferences
What goals do you have for yourself as a professional educator throughout this course?
How will your learning through this course impact your students and their learning?
Reflection: Why are we here?
What’s wrongwith this picture?
What is READER’S WORKSHOP?
The method in which we teach Reading is through a BALANCED LITERACY
approach that includes daily Readers' and Writers' Workshops, using exemplar
literature, state standards as the curriculum, and on-going assessment of
individual student needs to guide instruction.
What are students’ beliefs about reading? Anchor chart
The Nuts and Bolts of Readers Workshop. Classroom library
A Literate Rich Reading Environment
Time: student need substantial time to read and look through books
Did You Know?• If a child reads for 20 minutes every day, they are
exposed to about 1.8 million words of text every year. That is 137 new words per minute!
• If families read together for 20 minutes a day, 7 days a week, they get more than 121 hours of bonding time every year!
For every year you read with your child, average lifetime earnings increase by $50,000. You make a $250,000 gift to your child from birth to age five by reading aloud, just 20 minutes a day
Choice: Students need the opportunity to choose reading material for themselves
Comfortable space to listen & turn and talk
Clipboards/WhiteboardsPost-it notesResponse sheets/notebookAnchor charts to make learning visible
Tools That Make it Interactive
Crafting
Where will they sit?
How will they get there?
Materials? Sign out sheets
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More Nuts and Bolts
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Where will independent reading materials be stored?
Reading spotsScheduling
ConferencesManaging Small
Groups
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Resources ~ Bag of Books
each student has a bag (could be a zip-lock bag) with 2-3 books, post-its,
reading journal or notebook, etc.
Turn & Talk
Essentials of Reading WorkshopReading Workshop
Teacher Model- Read to Shared Reading Mini lessons (researched
based reading strategies)- no more than 10 minutes
Independent reading-about 20-30 minutes◦ Guided Reading ◦ Time to read independently
and time to share◦ Partner talk
Sharing◦ Reflection and Evaluation
Reading Workshop (60 mins.)Minilesson/Read ToIndependent ReadingGuided ReadingLiterature Study/ Book ClubsSharing
And More
Leveling books◦Book Wizard◦Links on the Internet◦Book Leveling Sites
◦Catalogue your books◦Book Retriever How to use it:◦Booksource
Setting Up Readers Workshop
Makes a connection (What & Why) and provides an overview
Teaching point: (How) Demonstrates a strategy, skill or craftActive Participation: Provides an opportunity for students
to apply the technique: gradually release responsibility
Links (When & Why) the technique to their reading and writing lives
Components of a Crafting Lesson
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Readers Workshop-short video https://www.teachingchannel.org
/videos/student-reading-workshop-lesson (entire lesson with explanation)
What do you notice about the structure of the workshops?
What questioning strategies does Rick use to facilitate peer discussion and increase engagement?
How does Rick use a "think aloud" to model this thinking while reading the book?
What strategies does Rick use to engage students in the story?
Look into Readers Workshop
A Glance at a Mini Lesson
Read the mini lesson transcript.Be prepared to share at least one
thought, reaction, question, when you finish.
Mini Lessons Text Rendering: Mini Lesson—Mark a sentence, a
phrase and a word that you think is important. First round: Each person will share a sentence from
the document that he or she feels significant. (Facilitator will record the sentence)
Second round: Each person shares a phrase that she feels is important. (Facilitator will record the phrase)
Third round: Each person shares the word that he/she feels is important. (Facilitator will record the word)
Group will debrief about any new insights or connections.
But how do I know if they are comprehending?While…students work with partner to read and
discuss a bookTeacher may:
◦Conduct one or more guided reading groups◦Observe◦Confer with partners
The Vehicle to Effective Balanced Literacy
Independent Reading
Video clip
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2 or 3 students share
Partners share
There are many different ways to reflect!!’Video
Video—student discussion. Yes, they can!
Students Reflect on Independent Reading
Your turn to work on anchor charts
New thinking or Confirmed thinking
One question
What is rolling around in your head about Readers Workshop?
10 minute reflection of today’s learning…
Door Prize….We will pick 2 people each morning for a prize. We will be
sharing your exit slips.
Exit Slip