DWashington

In Chapters 1-3, Reading Workshops are compared to the traditional reading programs. Teachers are instructed as to what composes these workshops. Major emphasis is placed on student involvement and choosing their own material. Alternate forms of assessment and continual writing are also encouraged. I especially like the emphasis on continual writing as this is often an area of weakness for my older students. The Reading Workshop block begins with a mini lesson. Reading aloud is then followed by independent reading, responses, reflections, and sharing. All of these are skills my students can benefit from.This is a program that I can modify to  meet the individual needs  and styles of my students.