LJones

Chapter 4 is about establishing routines. It gives 20 days of minilessons for setting up routines for the workshop. I wonder about the space?! I don't see having enough room for 19-24 students to create a 'good book nook' space without distractions, ample lighting, etc. The rooms feel so cluttered. And I wonder about the supply of books (within the classroom?). Other than these concerns the readers workshop has elements I am using and will use. I like 'the strategies you might use to choose a just right book' - pg. 61 Chapter 5 has minilessons on reading strategies and skills.Its nice to have some sample lessons and resource list. These lessons are very familiar and . . . similar to the ones we use with the basal. Chapter 6 has minilessons on literary elements ane techniques.Again it has some ready made minilessons to use and resource list.The chapter ends by saying some lessons carry over to the writing. I like the quote - saying - that 'read like writers' now, 'write like readers'.