Reader's+Workshop

The goal of reader's workshop is to move you along the reading continuum to become **independent readers**. It is a structured class time that gives you the time to do the work of learning.

 The basic structure of the workshop looks like this:

 We will engage in a mini-lesson for about 10-15 minutes. During this time, I will introduce, teach and model (demonstrate) an aspect of literature or a reading strategy.
 *  Mini-lesson: **

Our mini-lessons

Next you will have independent reading time. You will keep a reading notebook and respond to the literature in terms of what you think or how you feel about what you are reading. This is the time that you will try out your learning from the mini-lesson. You will see me during short conferences when we talk about how you're doing. This is the time to tell me about what you are doing well and what you would like to do better. As a class, we won't move on until you get it right. You might be a part of a reading group to learn the concept in a different way. We also won't keep you back if you are ready to be an independent learner.
 *  Independent Work Time: **

You will share your understanding, thinking, task you accomplished with your partner as you share your journal entries. This is the time that your reading partner will give you some feedback to deepen your understanding and extend your learning.
 *  Sharing/Debrief Time: **