Reading Workshop
Reading Workshop- this block consists of 15 minutes of direct
instruction, a 40 minute independent work period, and a 10 minute
closing. During the reading workshop, students will focus on reading
strategies, novel studies, independent reading, guided reading, and
reading response.
During the independent time students will be immersed into
literature, whether it is our novel studies, book clubs or their own
independent reading book. Some of the novels we will plan to enjoy
this year are The Tale of Despereaux, Number the Stars, Frindle, and
more.
Writing Workshop
Writing Workshop- this block consists of a 10 minute mini-lesson, 40 minute
independent work period, and a 10 minute closing. Students will focus on the
writing process while working on expanding and supporting their writing ideas.
This time will include independent writing, peer editing, one on one conferencing,
grammar instruction, and peer collaboration. This year we will focus on writing
both an expository and narrative essay. Students will brainstorm ideas, plan, draft,
revise, edit, and publish their writing. Before they reach the publishing stage of
the writing process, they will have received feedback from either a peer or teacher
and compared their writing to the rubric.
Skills Workshop- this time will focus on spelling and vocabulary development.