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

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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

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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