First Lessons 2.2 Essential Concepts & Practices for Building a Community of Readers The 1st Lessons

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com What it is. What it is not. Readers’ Workshop Driven by standards Focused on strategies Differentiates instruction (level, interest and flexible) Driven by student assessment (running records/conferences) Students reading books - independently (challenging, just right and on their level) Choosing good children’s literature that is selected because it demonstrates a strategy that meets the standard first and foremost Following a Program Driven by what the book’s curriculum says Focused on stories Differentiation based on the story of the week Driven by the teacher’s manual Students reading all the same story at the same time Choosing a book based on theme Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

guided reading, conferences… Crafting Modeling Read-aloud Shared reading 2. Composing Meaning Invitational Groups Guided Reading Reading conferences Independent reading/ book clubs/literature circles 3. Reflection Reader’s Workshop an uninterrupted block of time during which children participate in: Reflection 10 minutes Crafting 10-20 minutes Students – Independent reading Composing 30-45 minutes Teacher – Invitational Groups, guided reading, conferences… Gradual release of responsibility Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Thoughts About Reading Workshop “When teachers understand Reading Workshop, we begin to make different decisions. We recognize teaching as a powerful, invitational relationship that pulls the learner in. We no longer follow a lock-step program, framework, or teacher’s guide with little modification. Instead, we think about teaching in terms of our student’s needs and interests. With continuous demonstrations, practice, and support, we make it possible for children to proudly assume the role of confident reader and learner” -Regie Routman, 2003 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Reading Workshop Enables Students to: Experience what REAL readers do Be engaged in reading Take responsibility for their learning See purposes for different types of reading Recognize that reading is thinking Uncover deep meaning of texts Develop the lifelong habits & love of reading! Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Reading Workshop Enables Students to: Plan & set goals for their reading Reflect about their own reading processes Support their thinking with evidence Build a toolbox of strategies that will support them with any text they read Engage in meaningful discussions about literature Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Reading Workshop Enables Teachers to: Explicitly model Observe Confer Listen Assess Plan supportive instructional routines Foster independent & authentic learning! Rely on what they know about students’ needs NOT a program!! Assessment- Not just summative end of the chapter! This does not help us support our readers We must watch, listen & learn from students as they are in the process of reading!! We can use that information to plan instruction (Interviews, logs, response notebooks, status of class) Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Authentic Learning: “Students engaged in ideas, concepts, skills, and activities that mean something to them and that lead both to a deeper understanding and to the ability to put ideas to work.” - Robert L. Fried Teachers worry about making sure they cover the curriculum & students focus on what might be on the TEST- authentic learning gets pushed into the background! Students have become “game players” and come to school as passive learners Are fed meaningless assignments & tasks instead of engaging in purposeful learning & discovery Teachers are pressured to “fit everything in” independent reading gets sacrificed-TOO much time during reading is spent talking AT students instead of with students Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Where Do We Start? The 1st 20 days are critical to the success of Reading Workshop! We must establish & protect the: - Time - Predictable Structure - Student Ownership - Meaningful Response TIME- uninterrupted block!!! Without time to read, students cannot become better readers! Time to think! Structure- same daily!!! (Crafting, composing, reflection)…Develop responsibility for their learning (Plan their own reading & recognize what they need) Ownership- (book selection, independent reading, literature discussion) Response- orally & in writing (READING IS THINKING!) - Students & teacher interact in response to reading. Students confer with teacher Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com The First 20 Days Set the tone for your year Show students what you value Share your reading life Get to know students as human beings first…then as learners Build an intellectual community (not just social!) Ease into content & standards! Focus on what reading means & how conversation is valued! Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

What Does it Mean to Be a Reader? Listen as I read aloud this passage Notice which characteristics resonate with you Reflect on your reading ability, habits, attitudes, & interests Record your thoughts about reading on the chart Share your thinking with your group Read aloud p.3- the What Does it Mean to Be a Reader a section from Ch.1 Teaching for Comprehending and Fluency by Fountas & pinnell. Facilitator will call upon groups to share & create large chart Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Adult Learning Activity Think about your reading: Ability Habits Attitudes Interests Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

What Does it Mean to Be a Reader? “Our ultimate goal as teachers is to help each student in our schools become a reader who loves books and all they have to offer. Reading is more than basic decoding competency. It has the potential to nourish the intellect, the emotions, and the spirit. It feeds and replenishes the art and skill of writing. A child who lives a literate life in school and has pleasurable experiences with written language will make a place for reading and writing throughout life.” -Fountas & Pinnell (2006) Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

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Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 1.) A Reader Identity What are the habits of good readers? Who are we as readers? What do good readers read? Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

2.) Reading Procedures & Academic Routines Provide an Introduction/Overview to your Reading Workshop Tools for Reading Implementing the Reading Workshop~ Crafting, Composing Meaning, Reflection Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Crafting Where will they sit? How will they get there? Materials? (post-it notes, notebooks) Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Composing Meaning Where will independent reading materials be stored? Reading spots Checking out & returning books Increase stamina…set timer (gradually extend time) Anchor charts & rubrics Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

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Plan for Independent Reading Spots Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Reflection Signal to end independent reading (chimes, music, etc.) Where will students sit? How should students speak to you & to each other? How will you choose students to share? Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com There are many different ways to reflect!! Partners share 2 or 3 students share Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

3.) Organizing, Categorizing, & Selecting Text Balance of leveled texts, author, genre, & topics in library Familiarity with & ownership of classroom library Organizing for reading~ ownership of independent reading materials How to select Interesting & “Just-Right” books ***See conference questions & anchor chart Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Resources ~ Post-it Notes & Bag of Books each student has a bag (could be a zip-lock bag) with 2-3 books, post-its, reading journal, etc. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

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Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 4.) Reading is Thinking! Good Readers: Think while they read to make sense of text! Monitor for Meaning & use “Fix-up” strategies when they get stuck Make connections to the text Readers sometimes get stuck when they read, not understanding a word or losing the train of thought. The difference between a good and a poor reader is that the good reader realizes that comprehension has broken down, and knows what strategy to use to fix it. Many students do not realize they are not understanding what they read, so teachers must help them become so engaged in the text that when they veer off course, they realize it and immediately know how to correct it. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Some “Fix-Up” Strategies Stop and think. Reread. Read ahead. Figure out the unknown words. Substitute words. Make predictions. Look at pictures. Make mind pictures. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

5.) Recording, Communicating, & Planning How will students keep track of what they read each day? How many & what kinds of books are students completing? ~ Reading Logs How will students communicate their reading progress & goals? Establish norms for conferring Ownership of Reading~ notebooks, response sheets & rubrics Must be modeled & practiced (before done independently) Can begin with post-its move to written responses Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 6.) Talking About Text Discussing a Text with Others Respectful Listening & Responding Buddy/Partner reading Giving a Book Talk Recommending Books to Others SEE establishing literature conversations packet Encourage students to articulate & develop thinking This will support more detailed written responses later on Turn & Talk, Pairs, Small Groups Literature Discussion Tips Recommendation charts Book reviews Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Recommendation Chart Title/Author To: From: Why: Keep a marker near chart Place book on ledge for students to access Students must explain why it is recommended to a particular student (He loves sports, she loves Kevin Henkes books, etc.) Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 7.) Writing About Text Reading Responses~ What type? How often? In school/ At home Response Rubrics Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

What Does it look Like? A Reader Identity Wendy model lesson~ Habits of good readers: Where do good readers read? Andrea model lesson~ Who are we as readers?:Share your reading life.

Develop a Plan for the 1st 20 Days Lesson Materials/ Anchor Chart Procedures Topic: Goal: Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com