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Balanced Literacy. Reading and Writing Workshop Definition Definition: Reading and writing workshops are instructional strategies as well as organizational
Reading and Writing Workshop Definition Definition: Reading and
writing workshops are instructional strategies as well as
organizational frameworks for language arts instruction. These
strategies are in a Balanced Literacy model of delivering
instruction of the language arts curriculum. In the workshop,
students participate in three broad areas: a mini-lesson conducted
by the teacher, activity time, and sharing time.
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Reading and Writing Workshop Model Reading Workshop Writing
Workshop Used for the past two years. Marsha Riddle Buly of Western
Washington University provided training for K-8 th grade. Used
school-wide. Conducted in Spanish and English. Used for the past
two years. Some of the staff has been trained by Marsha Riddle Buly
of Western Washington University. Conducted in Spanish and
English.
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Literacy Schedule Kindergarten First Grade 9:20-10:30 Reading
Centers/Reading Workshop 10:45-11:30 Writing Workshop 1:00-2:00
Reading Workshop 2:00-2:20 Writing Workshop * Writing and reading
are also integrated throughout the content areas (math, social
studies, science). GLAD supports this integration.
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General Layout of Reading/Writing Workshop Reading Workshop in
a nut shell Grade 3 GLE: 1.4.3 Apply different reading rate to
match text. Adjust reading rate to match difficulty of texts (e.g.
content/academic text) and for different purposes (e.g., pleasure
reading vs. reading for information). 5-10 minute mini-lesson 1
minute- Connect Readers, weve been talking how we read for
different reasons. Sometimes we read for pleasure and sometimes we
read for information. The last few days we practiced reading for
pleasure. Weve also talked about reading at different rates or
speed. When you read for information you need to read slower so
that you can learn new things and think about them as you read.
Today we will practice reading slower for information. 2-3 minute-
Teach Let me show you how I use the strategy of changing my speed
while reading. First I will read a book for pleasure. Pay attention
to the rate (speed) at which I read (Read fluently pausing to
reflect). See how I read fluently and with expression. This helps
me understand what is happening in the story with the character.
Now I will read a book for information. We do this a lot in school
when we want to learn something new. Watch me and see how my rate
(speed) changes. (read and informational text at a slower rate
pausing more often to think out loud and process new information) 5
minute- Engage Now lets read these two paragraphs (or pages)
together. The first one we will read for pleasure. The second we
will read more slowly for information. Turn and talk to your
neighbor about how your rate or speed changed while reading. 1
minute- Link to Independent Learning So readers, remember that when
you read you can read at different rates (speeds). Today, during
independent reading time you can read slower or faster depending on
whether you are reading for information or for pleasure. When you
go to read I want you to try changing the rate (speed) at which you
read. 30-45 minute - Read independently (and/or buddy read) While
students are reading select 5-7 students to confer with. During
this time ask them: What book are you reading? How did you choose
this book? Can you show me how you used todays strategy of
(Changing your reading rate while reading). How did this work for
you? Would you like to show the class how you used this strategy
during share time? 5 minute- Share Time Have the student/s that you
selected come and demonstrate the strategy to the class and explain
why they used it.
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Example of a mini-lesson at the beginning of readers/writers
workshop.
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Example of students practicing daily lessons independently or
with a partner. Teachers conference with students during this
time.
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Example of review at the end of reading workshop.
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Classroom libraries are important for reading workshop. First
grades have their library organized by subject and author. The
children sorted these books and made appropriate labels.
Kindergarten students have their library organized by reading
levels. Teachers determined the levels and separated books.
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More examples of libraries within the classrooms. First Grade
Classrooms Kindergarten Classrooms
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Personal book bins are important, so that students can choose
just right books, which are at their reading level and are of
interest to the student.
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Anchor Charts and Graphic Organizers are important also.
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Sticky notes can be used to have students mark in their books
where they use a specific strategy.
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Lined Paper Student Paper Large Chart Teacher Paper Pencils,
markers, etc.
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Students work samples in English based on writing
workshop.
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Students work samples in Spanish based on writing
workshop.
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GLAD Definition: GLAD is a model of professional development in
the area of language acquisition and literacy. The strategies and
model promote English language acquisition, academic achievement,
and cross- cultural skills.
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Excerpt from a GLAD social studies lesson.
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Examples of GLAD resources in social studies.
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More examples literacy, math, social studies and science.