Critical Elements of a Readers’/Writers’ Workshop Grand Isle Supervisory Union K-4 session #1 10/4/13 Presenter: Julie Graham

Agenda 12:15 to 12:30 Introductions / Learning Intention 12:30 to 1:00 Readers’ Workshop: Guiding Principles Readers’ Workshop: Components Additional Components of a Balanced Literacy Program 1:00 to 1:30 Jigsaw Reading and Discussion: “ Literacy Implementation Guidance for the ELA Common Core State standards ” International Reading Association Relationship of CCSS-ELA and Readers’ Workshop  1:30 to 1:45 Break 1:45 to 2:45 Grade Level Review of Calkins’ Reading Workshop Curriculum Documents 2:45 to 3:15 Professional Development Survey/ Exit Cards

Learning Intention The Readers’ Writers’ Workshop model is most effective in classrooms where teachers and students work together to develop a community of readers and writers.

Principles Guiding Readers’ Workshops Engagement in authentic reading work is key. Conversation with and among students is critical to comprehension. Choice is very important. All students are entitled access to grade level text. Formative assessment plays a critical role. Teachers need to understand how to effectively confer with students. A selection of rich narrative and informational texts needs to be available to all students.

Critical Elements of Readers’ Workshop Workshop Schedule (approximately 45 to 60 mins.)  Mini-lesson: focused on topic or skill that most students need (approx. 10 mins.)  Independent Reading Time:  Students reading books on their levels; developing stamina  Teacher conferring with individuals or groups of students in a variety of ways; small group strategy instruction and/or guided reading  Share Time/ Closing Conversations

Additional Components of a Balanced Literacy Program Read Aloud Shared Reading (K-2) Word Study Shared Writing (K-2) Interactive Writing