1. Literacy in the Middle Grades Teaching Reading and Writing to Fourth to Eighth Graders, 2e Second Edition
Gail E. Tompkins
California State University, Fresno
Prepared by
Helen Hoffner
Holy Family University
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2. Teaching with Trade Books
Chapter 10
Teaching with Trade Books
Use a combination of instructional approaches
Present literature focus units
Incorporate choice, literature, and response into literature circles
Provide opportunities for students to read self-selected books and write on self-selected topics

3. Steps in Developing a Literature Focus Unit
Chapter 10
Steps in Developing a Literature Focus Unit
Select the Literature
Set Goals
Develop a Unit Plan
Differentiate Instruction
Create a Time Schedule
Assess Students

4. Literature Focus Units & The Reading Process
Chapter 10
Prereading
Teachers build background knowledge and interest in the book to be read.
Reading
Students read the book or hear a read-aloud.
Responding
Students participate in grand conversations and write in reading logs.
Exploring
Students examine text factors, learn comprehension strategies, and participate in word-study activities.
Applying
Students create visual, oral, and written projects.

5. Key Features of Literature Circles
Chapter 10
Key Features of Literature Circles
Choice
Students choose their groups and the books they will read.
Literature
Students select interesting books at their reading level.
Response
Students meet several times to discuss the books.

6. Steps in Implementing Literature Circles
Chapter 10
Teachers organize literature circles through a series of steps.
Step 1: Teachers Choose Books
Step 2: Students Form Literature Circles
Step 3: Students Read a Book
Step 4: Students Discuss the Book
Step 5: Teachers Give Minilessons
Step 6: Students Share with the Class

7. Literature Circles & The Reading Process
Chapter 10
Literature Circles & The Reading Process
Prereading
Teachers give book talks.
Reading
Students read the book.
Responding
Students discuss the book.
Exploring
Students participate in related activities.
Applying
Students give brief presentations.

8. Time Choice Response Characteristics of Reading and Writing Workshop
Chapter 10
Characteristics of Reading and Writing Workshop
Time
Students have large chunks of time to read and write.
Choice
Students assume ownership through self-selection of books to read and topics for writing.
Response
Students respond to the books they are reading and share their writing with classmates.

9. Reading Workshop Components
Chapter 10
Reading Workshop Components
Reading
Responding
Sharing
Teaching Mini-lessons
Reading Aloud to Students

10. Reading Workshop & The Reading Process
Chapter 10
Reading Workshop & The Reading Process
Prereading
Students select books.
Reading
Students read independently.
Responding
Students conference with the teacher.
Exploring
Teachers teach minilessons.
Applying
Students often give book talks.

11. Writing Workshop Components
Chapter 10
Writing Workshop Components
Writing
Students move through the 5 stages of the writing process.
Sharing
Students share their new publications with classmates.
Minilessons
Teachers teach minilessons on writing workshop procedures, qualities of good writing, and writing strategies and skills.