Lucy Ragoza Reading Specialist Bedminster Township School September 3, 2015

Why Reading Workshop? Workshop Overview Mini Lesson Independent Reading Small Group Instruction Sharing Workshop Routines

Why Reading Workshop? Part of Balanced Literacy Instruction Interactive Read Alouds Shared Reading Reading Workshop Interactive Writing Writing Workshop Word Study

Why Reading Workshop? Students… Read every day Volume matters! Time spent reading best predictor of reading achievement Learn flexible, problem solving strategies Choose own books Learn how to talk about books Become active, engaged, avid readers!

Why Reading Workshop?

Our job as teachers is to teach the reader not the book !

Workshop Overview Outline – 40 to 45 minutes Mini Lesson – 10 Minutes Independent Reading/Small Groups – 25 to 30 Minutes Sharing - 5 to 10 Minutes

Mini Lesson Connect (1-2 Minutes) Start with personal anecdote/connection State ONE teaching point in simple language “Today I’m going to teach you…” Teach (2-3 minutes) Model/Demonstrate “Watch me as I …”, “Did you see how I…” Engage (2-4 minutes) Students practice “Now it’s your turn to…” Link (1 minute) “Today and everyday…”

Mini Lesson Video Rick's Reading Workshop: Mini Lesson Second Grade Reading Mini Lesson

Mini Lesson Reminders Lean in Make it personal NOT time for questioning Thumbs up Turn & tell Shout out Set timer for 10 minutes Write out teaching point

Mini Lesson Anchor Charts

Independent Reading More is better! Single biggest predictor of school success is how much reading students do – both at home and at school. Source: Kylene Bears Co Author Notice & Note

Independent Reading Book bag/bin books match unit of study Ideally – independent books go home every night Take home bag in bin

Independent Reading Book Selection - Grade LevelReading Level Number Books in Bin K to Mid First GradeA - F Mid First to End FirstG - J SecondK - M4 - 6 ThirdN to P Fourth & AboveQ & Above1 - 3

Independent Reading Level J and below – whisper reading K, 1, middle 2 Level K and above – silent reading Middle 2 and above Students generally read 20 to 40 titles before moving up

Independent Reading Select comfortable spot – stick with it Sit near sharing partner Similar reader Time reading Build stamina over time Up to 30 minutes When ¼ class off task – STOP

Independent Reading

Independent Reading Classroom Libraries Work in process Build over time Accessible Organized and inviting! Leveled section Fiction/Non Fiction Theme/Subject Area Series/Author Featured Areas

Independent Reading Book Sources BTS Book Room Over 100 titles in classroom sets Over 1000 titles in GR sets 20 + titles each level Schoolwide, Booksource, Scholastic PTO, Other grants

Small Group Instruction Differentiated based on need Flexible Teaches the reader not the book

Small Group Instruction 10 – 15 Minute Sessions Strategy Groups Shared Reading Guided Reading * 1:1 Conferences Word Study Guided Practice

Small Group Instruction Strategy Groups Like mini lesson for smaller group What strategy should I teach? Mini Lessons Reading Assessment Checklist * Running Records Read Aloud Assessment Leave an artifact (visible reminder) Strategies to Habits Chart

Small Group Instruction Strategy Groups Small Group Instruction Strategy Groups

Small Group Instruction Read Aloud Assessment Recommended for 3 rd – 8 th grade Give each student 4 sticky notes/4 squares Ask 4 strategic questions while reading vocabulary, figurative language, important point, character trait, inference… Stop & Jot answers Collect/sort answers to form strategy groups Use same passage/questions at beginning & end of unit

Small Group Instruction Read Aloud Assessment Small Group Instruction Read Aloud Assessment

Small Group Instruction Read Aloud Assessment

Small Group Instruction Shared Reading (Close Reading) Small group reads short text Familiar/mentor text “All eyes on one text” Read across several days Each day focus on different element Add to independent reading bags

Small Group Instruction Shared Reading Day 1 – Introduce Text Activate/build background Introduce vocabulary Listen to challenges Day 2 - Cross Check Words Cover up 4 to 5 words Students guess based on MSV Day 3 – Word Study/Vocabulary Cross out and replace words Day 4 – Fluency Day 5 – Comprehension/Extension

Small Group Instruction Shared Reading

Sharing Last 5 – 10 Minutes Matched with partner at same level Partners stick together Build trust Talking is Learning Collaboration Builds Knowledge!

Sharing Talk should be accountable Not follow script Accountable talk is generated by good question prompts Good question prompts don’t just assess understanding; they create understanding Refer back to text Have multiple responses Source: Kylene Beers – See handout

Workshop Routines Book Shopping Routines Mini Lesson/Anchor Chart Shopping List Weekly NOT during Workshop time Reading log Below J – check marks, multiple readings count J and above – can record title

Workshop Routines Set Up Routines Cue: “Okay students set up for Reading Workshop” or “Readers prepare” Grab bins/bags Go to independent reading spot Take out book, Strategies to Habits chart Gather on rug with tools

Workshop Routines Small Group Schedules Not mandatory Insure reach everyone Goal: 8 to 10 students a day Entire class in 2 – 3 days “Touch Every Student” at least 1X/week

Handouts Powerpoint F & P Text Level Gradients F & P Thinking About Text Chart F & P Reading Assessment Checklist – Behaviors to Notice, Teach & Support at Each GR Level F & P Guided Reading Comprehension Questions Accountable Talk Hand Out by Kylene Beers Class Books in BTS Library

Resources Video Teachers College Reading and Writing Project on Vimeo