Readers' Workshop!

To teach the 5th graders about the Readers' Workshop structure, we discuss what it looks like, sounds like and feels like.  This helps the students gain a better understanding of what Readers' Workshop is all about!
 
Readers' Workshop
Looks like...
  • Class gathered together with the teacher for a mini-lesson
  • Teacher teaches a specific reading strategy while reading aloud a "model text"
  • Students sharing cooperatively when provided with the opportunity
  • Students reading to themselves, practicing strategy with their chosen high-interest books
  • Individual student(s) conferencing with teacher
Sounds like...
  • Only teacher talking during mini-lesson
  • Students quietly sharing with one another when appropriate
  • Students reading to themselves silently
  • Individual student(s) conferencing with teacher quietly
Feels like...
  • Comfortable!
  • Students choose where to read in the room and take turns throughout the week using pillows
  • Everyone learns to LOVE reading!
In addition to in-class reading, students are also expected to be engaged in reading at home as part of their reading homework.
Last Modified on September 5, 2011