A reading workshop model consists of whole group instruction, direct instruction, and independent reading. This includes mini-lessons, independent reading time where students practice reading strategies,…
Launching reading workshop is all about setting up routines. And we all know, routines are so very important. When beginning your reading workshop, modeling expectations…
Teaching visualizing is always a fun reading skill to teach. Visualizing is a skill that is essential for student’s reading comprehension. It helps students bring life…
Writing is hard. Plain and simple, it is difficult (even as I sit and write this, I have these feelings!) And revising and editing are…
What is predicting? Making predictions is an important reading strategy that helps to improve students’ comprehension. Making predictions helps students think ahead and teaches them…
Teaching persuasive writing is always one of my favorite writing projects. It is always fun to watch students bloom as writers when they have a…
Are you ready to try using mini-lessons in your writing workshop but you’re not sure how you can ever fit all the things into such…
Setting up a schedule for your writing workshop does not need to feel overwhelming. Set up a writing workshop schedule that easily fits into your…
There are so many fun activities to do during the month of April! The weather is (hopefully) getting warmer and you’re able to get outside,…
