Reading+Workshop

 Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. ~Richard Steele, Tatler, 1710 ||
 * = ﻿Reading Workshop


 * __10-15 Minutes Block__**

Each Reading Workshop session will begin with a mini lesson that lasts approximately 10-15 minutes. During each mini lesson, Dr. Fletcher willintroduce a specific concept, also known as the __teaching point__. Mostoften the teaching point will focus on a reading strategy or skill. Dr.Fletcher will explicitly __model or demonstrate the skill__ for thestudents. Students will then get a chance to practice the skill or strategy ontheir own or with a partner. This part of the mini-lesson is called the __activeengagement__.


 * __40 Minutes Block__**

During this time students __will be engaged__ in self-selectedtexts at their independent level. They will use this time to practice the skillthat was taught during the mini-lesson. Students will be reading in book nooks orreading groups around the room while Dr. Fletcher holds individual readingconferences or meets with small groups of students for guided reading, strategylessons, or book clubs. ||