Comments on: Reading Workshop

By: Melissa Kozerski

Melissa Kozerski — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:45:11 +0000

In reply to Amy. Hello Amy! Thanks for your kind words! To be honest, the mini-lessons that I teach are all part of the units of study in my reading workshop bundle. I teach a unit about different type of fiction, nonfiction, characters, book clubs/reading partnerships, ect. All of the mini lessons I teach are based on the CCSS for second grade. If you are struggling to come up with mini lessons, I would start with the CCSS for your grade level. For example, I am currently focusing on main idea and details. I use a variety of different mentor texts (fiction and nonfiction) to teach about main idea and supporting details. Once my students mastered this standard (the majority of them), I move on to another standard. I hope that helps! Melissa :)

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:43:14 +0000

Fabulous blog!! I saw you keep a list of mini lesson topics and dates taught. Do you have a list of that you would be willing to share? Sometimes I struggle with what mini lessons to teach. Thanks!!

By: Mrs. Dobbs

Mrs. Dobbs — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 01:51:23 +0000

I have a really dumb question. I LOVE this idea, and I purchased the Reading Binder. I'm REALLY excited about putting this into play, but my hangup is what your lesson plans actually LOOK like. Could you share a picture or something so I know how to write down what I'll be doing for my official "gotta be turned in" lesson plan? Thanks so much for all your hard work and willingness to help the rest of us!

By: Tina Sherman

Tina Sherman — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 15:33:27 +0000

I sooooo love this idea! I am beginning my second year in 3rd grade. (I was a stay-at-home mom for 16 years and just got back into teaching.) My school does not have a central school library. The only books are the ones that I "stole" from my own children. My library has grown to almost 500 books. I'm having a real challenge finding a site to stick with and label my books. I found the Lexlie site. But how do I sort them? By level? Genre? Help!

By: teachermom

teachermom — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 13:49:29 +0000

Can you explain the difference between book buddies and reading partnerships please?

By: Alana

Alana — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 04:01:45 +0000

Great article. I teach second grade and was sitting down to look at plans for "Reading Doctors" in which I assign higher level readers with struggling readers. After reading through this article, I am switching my approach to pairing readers with similar reading levels together. Thanks for all the insight. I look forward to implementing the new readers' workshop in my classroom!

By: Lesson Plan SOS Teachers

Lesson Plan SOS Teachers — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:12:10 +0000

In reply to Teacher. Hi-
Great question! I have my students complete a sheet that goes along with the mini lesson (they use their guided reading book to complete it). Then, I have them glue the sheet into their reading workshop notebook. All I have to do is grab their notebooks when I need to check their understanding.

If they don't complete the activity during reading workshop time, they put it in their reading workshop book bin and complete it during any free time they might have. This bin holds their books, notebook, and clipboard).

I hope this helps! Nicole :)

By: Teacher

Teacher — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:07:37 +0000

We do reader's workshop at our school with mini-lessons just as you described. Each student reads their own "Just Right" book. The one problem I am having is checking their comprehension and helping them to really think about their books. Often my students just finish a book and take a new one. I'd like them to complete some sort of culminating book report. Any ideas?

By: Lesson Plan SOS Teachers

Lesson Plan SOS Teachers — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:04:50 +0000

In reply to Cyndi-Lu. Hi, Cindi-
Thanks for your kind words! We love helping teachers and we're happy you found the resources helpful!! :)

By: Cyndi-Lu

Cyndi-Lu — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:14:15 +0000

Wow. Just wow. I can't believe how much thought you have put into everything. I have been teaching 16 years and am totally inspired by what you have created. I'll be downloading these goodies (and more of yours)at the TPT sale tomorrow. I just wish I had gotten them sooner so I could really dig into them during the summer break. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and creating such wonderful resources. I'm a fan!

By: waiting4brianna

waiting4brianna — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 02:25:13 +0000

I'll be teaching 3rd grade for the first time this September and I'll definately be doing Reader's Workshop. When I taught 1st and 2nd, I always had such a hard time trying to find "engaging" activities for my students when I was doing guided reading groups.
Last year I taught Kindergarten. I had 7 years experience teaching Kindergarten, but it had been six years since I taught it. I started the year using Literature Centers. The kids loved the centers, but they were time consuming. I implemented parts of the Daily Five and introduced "Read to Self." We spent a lot of time practicing how to build our stamina to read for longer amounts of time. We talked about the ways to read a book and how to pick "Just Right Books." By the Spring all of my kids were reading and they could all read independently from their book bins for at least 30 minutes at a time. This gave my assistant and me time to read with students one on one and to read with students in small groups. Without a doubt I have never had a class of Kindergarten students that read (or wrote-thanks to Writing Workshop) as well as this group of students. I know this proecess is going to look different in Kindergarten, but it's amazing how it can be effective even this young. I'm really looking forward to implementing a Readers Workshop this year.
Thanks for your post. It's helpful to read what other teachers are doing in their classrooms. I need to go over to TPT now.

Dawn

By: M

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:41:11 +0000

Last summer I was lucky enough to go to Columbia Teacher's College and take the week long Reader's Workshop. It was AMAZING! This year in class my kindergartners would read for 30 minutes! Even those not "reading" were looking at the book for details and clues and retelling the stories. They would sit back to back with a partner and read for 10-15 minutes and then sit shoulder to shoulder and read. I paired the students by reading ablility and gave them their own reading spot on the floor. Unfortunatley this fall I will be moving to 1st grade after 18 years in kindergarten. I really wish I could return to the Reading and Writing Project this summer for 1st grade training.

Thanks for your great post. If you ever get the chance to attend the summer projects I would definatley encourage you to go.