Reading & Writing Workshop: Using Literature Circles to Build Comprehension Summer Cohort Julie Rodriguez, ICE

Essentials of Reading & Writing Workshop Reading Workshop Teacher Model- Read to Shared Reading Minilessons (researched based reading strategies) Literature Circles Guided Reading and Literature Circles Time to read independently and time to share Choice Reflection and Evaluation Environment and materials Writing Workshop Teacher Model- Write to Shared Writing Mini-lessons Teacher and peer conferences Time to write independently and share Literature based instruction Choice Records and self assessment Environment and materials Reading Workshop (60 mins.) Minilesson/Read To Independent Reading Guided Reading Word Study Literature Study/ Book Clubs Sharing Writing Workshop (60 mins.) Minilesson/Write To Word Study Status of the Class Independent Writing Conferring Sharing

Gradual Release of Responsibility Teacher Support Student Participation Reading To Writing For Shared Guided Independent Diagram developed by Margaret Mooney ToWith By

Defining Literature Circles choose Students choose their own reading materials temporary Small temporary groups are formed, based upon book choice Different groups read different books (not all on same reading level) Groups meet on a regular, predictable schedule to discuss their reading Kids use written or drawn notes to guide both their reading and discussion** Discussion topics come from the students open, natural conversations about books Group meetings aim to be open, natural conversations about books, so personal connections, digressions, and open-ended questions are welcome facilitator The teacher serves as a facilitator, not a group member or instructor Adapted from Literature Circles by Harvey Daniels

Setting Up Literature Circles Community of Readers (Norms) Book Talks and Student Book Selection Encouraging Authentic Book Discussion with Students Reader Response to Prepare for Discussions

Sticky Notes Response Notebooks 2 Column Response Role cards???

Managing Literature Circles Setting Up Predictable Schedules as Part of Reading Workshop What ideas or questions do you have about setting this up in your class? Whole Group Meetings Anecdotal Notes & Rubrics  responses  discussions

Sustaining Literature Circles Throughout the Year Genre studies Differentiation for Learners  Books on tape  Getting Individual Students Started  Breaking Down Response  Checking in- Reading Conferences  Setting Goals

Mill to Music! Where are you right now with reading/writing workshop? What is your goal for the next 9 weeks?