What is Reader's Workshop?

Wondering what our Reader's Workshop looks like? This video shows us action!

Here is an overview of our 90 minute literacy block...

Comprehension Mini-Lesson (20 minutes)

• Students gather on the carpet to hear a story and practice using comprehension strategies. Students use "Think-Pair-Share" to visit with their learning partner about the story that was read. Comprehension lessons come from the Making Meaning curriculum.

Independent Reading - Read-to-Self (30 minutes)

• Students find a cozy place around the room and read "good-fit" books independently.
• Teachers work with students individually or in small groups on reading goals.
• Mrs. Tarr (ELL), Mrs. Drier (Special Education), Mrs. Wikert, and Mrs. Vosburg (Reading Specialists) also work with students at this time.

 Vocabulary Mini-Lesson (10 minutes)

• Students gather back on the carpet and learn 4 vocabulary words each week. These words come from the book used in the previous week's comprehension mini-lesson. Again, students use "Think-Pair-Share" to discuss the meaning of the words taught with their learning partner. Vocabulary lessons also come from the Making Meaning curriculum

 Choice Reading (20 minutes)

• During this time, students can choose from the following...
• Read to Someone
• Listen to Reading
• Read to Self
• Teachers work with students in small groups or individually on reading goals.

Book Sharing/Reflection (10 minutes) 

• Students gather on the carpet to wrap up Reader's Workshop by sharing something they read, reviewing strategies, and reflecting on their reading.

* Reader's Workshop is my favorite part of our day. I love seeing the kids improve their reading skills and most importantly, learn to LOVE reading!