Rationale

1. “I think that Reader's Workshop is helping and encouraging people to read more. It also makes reading fun.” – E.F., 7th grade student “I think reader's workshop is really fun. I like it better than last year, and I’m happy that we get to read in class! I feel more excited to read good books, and I can’t wait until my next book.” – N.S., 7th grade student Central Question/Issue As projected initiatives of RTI are becoming a statewide educational structure for 2012, Barbara Ehren (2010) of IRA’s RTI Commission states that, “implementing RTI at the middle and high school levels presents more challenges than at the elementary level. This is due in part to the size of secondary schools and the number of people involved, as well as the complexities of working around credits and course schedules.” Developed Method/Thesis RTI paired with the educational philosophies of Readers’ and Writers’ workshop has a heightened potential to meet the Wisconsin State Common Core initiatives and the ability to encourage every student’s academic needs, confidence, and desire to want to improve reading comprehension skills. RtI Embedded Within Reader’s WorkshopMichelle Doman• Graduate Student of the Reading Program, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Student Advisor: Dr. MichelinaManzi Tier 2 Small Group Interventions Student Incentives: *Read a book with Mom or Dad to get double book. *Pocket-Book Frenzy- As a bulletin board, back pocket of jeans represent genres where students can record recommendations. *40 Book Challenge (inspired by The Book Whisperer) * Mystery Readers over the P.A. Rationale When it comes to middle school implementation of RTI, it is an intriguing concept when combined with the Readers’/Writers’ method. Not only does it build student confidence and motivation through choice, but it zeroes in on each and every student, gifted, challenged, and all other students. "I love the 40 book challenge! When I thought we had to read 1000 pages a quarter, and you said we now have the 40 book challenge, I was overjoyed. I like reading the 20 minutes a day in class because sometimes at home I don't get to read." -C.Z. 8th grade student Nooks and Kindles motivate and encourage students to read and closely interact with their text. Data Collected: