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Language Arts 8 th Grade. Mr. Kast “If you read a lot of books you are considered well read. But if you watch a lot of TV, you're not considered well viewed .” Lily Tomlin. What is Reader's Workshop?.
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Language Arts8th Grade Mr. Kast “If you read a lot of books you are considered well read. But if you watch a lot of TV, you're not considered well viewed.” Lily Tomlin
What is Reader's Workshop? • Reader's Workshop provides students with a supportive environment that involves authentic reading experiences that focus on the strengths and needs of each individual student. • Reader's Workshop helps students develop strong reading skills through the use of a mini-lesson, read aloud, conferencing, independent reading, paired reading, literature response. • The basic philosophy behind the Reading Workshop model is to allow students to spend an extended amount of time reading authentic texts that interest them on a daily basis and to provide opportunities to talk about literature. The ultimate goal of a Reading Workshop classroom is to develop life-long passionate readers.
A Quick Breakdown for Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop • The Mini-Lesson- Reader's Workshop begins with a mini lesson that focuses on a strategy or skill students need to learn in order to grow as readers. Time=15-20 minutes • Independent Reading Time- Students read a novel of their choice. Students use the skills and strategies taught during the mini-lesson to develop their reading skills. Time=25-30 minutes • Teacher Conferences- Teachers and students meet individually or in a small group to discuss their novel and the reading strategies they are implementing. Time= 20-25 minutes
