Reading

Updated 8-12-19

Our class follows a workshop model for reading instruction.

Whole Group Reading
In whole group reading, students practice specific reading skills/elements and comprehension strategies through a whole-class mini-lesson or a shared reading lesson.

Small Group Reading
In small group reading, students apply reading strategies and skills to their on-level books. The teacher may confer with an individual student or meet with a small group of students to practice a specific reading strategy.

Independent Reading
The majority of reading workshop is dedicated to independent reading. During this time, students will read their on-level book, interact with the text using sticky notes, and share their insights with a partner. Students will meet with the teacher periodically to confer about their independent reading. 

Reading Expectations
Students are expected to read a minimum of 20 minutes at home each weekday, for a total of 100 minutes at home every week.
Students will write reader's responses at home and in class throughout the week. A reader's response is a meaningful reaction to the text. There is no required length of a reader's response, only that it should be thought-provoking and include enough detail to inform and enlighten the reader. The teacher will discuss reader's responses during individual/group reading conferences.

Quizzes, story maps, and graphic organizers may also be assigned periodically. These, too, will be checked and discussed during reading conferences. It is suggested that students use a binder to keep all reading materials together.

Library
Our class will visit the library every Friday. Students may have up to three books checked out at a time.

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