Reading

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Reading Writing Workshop Using Literature
Circles to Build Comprehension

• Summer Cohort
• Julie Rodriguez, ICE

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Essentials of Reading Writing Workshop

• Reading Workshop
• Teacher Model- Read to
• Shared Reading
• Minilessons (researched based reading strategies)
• Guided Reading and Literature Circles
• Time to read independently and time to share
• Choice
• Reflection and Evaluation
• Environment and materials

• Writing Workshop
• Teacher Model- Write to
• Shared Writing
• Mini-lessons
• Teacher and peer conferences
• Time to write independently and share
• Literature based instruction
• Choice
• Records and self assessment
• Environment and materials

Reading Workshop (60 mins.) Minilesson/Read
To Independent Reading Guided Reading Word
Study Literature Study/ Book Clubs Sharing
Writing Workshop (60 mins.) Minilesson/Write
To Word Study Status of the Class Independent
Writing Conferring Sharing
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Gradual Release of Responsibility
To
With
With
By
Diagram developed by Margaret Mooney
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Defining Literature Circles

• Students choose their own reading materials
• Small temporary groups are formed, based upon
  book choice
• Different groups read different books (not all
  on same reading level)
• Groups meet on a regular, predictable schedule to
  discuss their reading
• Kids use written or drawn notes to guide both
  their reading and discussion
• Discussion topics come from the students
• Group meetings aim to be open, natural
  conversations about books, so personal
  connections, digressions, and open-ended
  questions are welcome
• The teacher serves as a facilitator, not a group
  member or instructor

Adapted from Literature Circles by Harvey Daniels
http//www.literaturecircles.com/article1.htm
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Setting Up Literature Circles

• Community of Readers (Norms)
• Book Talks and Student Book Selection
• Encouraging Authentic Book Discussion with
  Students
• Reader Response to Prepare for Discussions

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Reader Response to Prepare for Discussions

• Sticky Notes
• Response Notebooks
• 2 Column Response
• Role cards???

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Managing Literature Circles

• Setting Up Predictable Schedules as Part of
  Reading Workshop
• What ideas or questions do you have about setting
  this up in your class?
• Whole Group Meetings
• Anecdotal Notes Rubrics
• responses
• discussions

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Sustaining Literature Circles Throughout the Year

• Genre studies
• Differentiation for Learners
• Books on tape
• Getting Individual Students Started
• Breaking Down Response
• Checking in- Reading Conferences
• Setting Goals

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Mill to Music!

• Where are you right now with reading/writing
  workshop?
• What is your goal for the next 9 weeks?