Presented by Cindy Bak March 5 th, 2014

Teachers will be able to…  Understand the structure and format of Reading Workshop  Confer with students about their reading  Collaborate with colleagues across the district

 1-2 minutes  PURPOSE: Independence and Responsibility Minimize distractions in transitioning  MATERIALS: Book bag may include leveled books, choice books, shared reading folder, reading log/notebook, reading tools (stickies, pencil, pointer) 2nd Grade Video Clip

 minutes  PURPOSE: For teachers to explicitly name, model, and break down a reading strategy in doable steps To give students an opportunity to engage in guided practice with the strategy To equip students with reading strategies to support them during independent reading

 CONNECTION: (1-2 min) Previous lesson, Personal story  TEACHING POINT (4-6 min Teacher names and models the strategy  ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT (4-6 min) Students practice strategy with the support of the teacher and their peers  LINK (1-2 min) Today and everyday, From now and forever

Differentiation! Small group structures (i.e. guided reading, strategy lessons) Conferring with students

 4-7 minutes  Purpose: To meet with individuals or pairs of students to research their reading behaviors and  Structure: Just like a mini lesson, but start with RESEARCH (open-ended questions)

 To read the ENTIRE time  Teacher supports students by… Having clear, consistent expectations Anchor charts for process/content Process: Stamina, Reading Workshop Content: Stop/Jot, Connections  SET GOALS WITH STUDENTS!

 1-2 minutes  PURPOSE: To keep students engaged and focused on reading  CONSISTENT SIGNAL (“Readers…” “Ready…”)  To clarify the teaching point  To share a student example  To highlight positive student behaviors  To offer an additional challenge to readers

 1-2 minutes  Purpose: To highlight proficient reading behaviors and use of strategies To remind students of the teaching point  Teacher shares out student thinking