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?
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 Level
Reading Level
Number Books
in Bin
K to Mid First Grade
A-F
10 - 12
Mid First to End First
G-J
8 - 10
Second
K-M
4-6
Third
N to P
2-4
Fourth & Above
Q & Above
1-3
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
Read Aloud Assessment
Recommended for 3rd – 8th 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
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