Ep 84 // Readers & Writers Workshop: Top Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE Getting Started
Inside This Week’s Episode: Does your head begin to spin when you think about starting readers and writers workshop in your classroom? With all the moving parts, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to planning and prepare for reading and writing in the classroom. Listen in as we cover all the essential questions you need to ask yourself BEFORE starting the workshop model in your classroom!
Stop.
Before you get started with readers and writers workshop this year, we need to talk.
I know you want to launch into your first reading and writing unit.
I know you’re anxious to start that first novel or that first writing piece with your students. It’s exciting to start fresh.
BUT — before you do, don’t.
Have your properly set yourself up for success when it comes to launching readers and writers workshop? Have you considered all.the.things. to make sure you have crossed all your t’s and dotted all your i’s?
In this week’s episode, I’m covering ALL the essential questions you should be asking yourself BEFORE you hit the ground running with your reading and writing curriculum.
From simple questions like: Where will your students keep their reading and writing materials? to more thought-provoking things to consider like: How will you fit conferencing into your workshop time? …and everything in between.
Ready to Gain clarity on your readers & Writers workshop time?
Here’s a Snapshot:
Creating an atmosphere that is inviting for your writers is step one to getting started. When preparing your classroom your literacy blocks, consider things like where students will keep their reading and writing materials and where you will meet for small groups - plus a whole lot more!
Your mini-lesson topics at the beginning of the school year may not be what you think. Before you dive into critical literacy skills and strategies, we’ve gotta lay the groundwork - I’ll explain!
It’s time think through what you want your independent work period and closing times of the workshop to look like. I’ve got some things you’ll want to consider as well as some helpful tips and ideas for success!
Is it possible to fit in conferencing to an already packed reading and writing schedule? YES! But it takes some thoughtful planning and consideration. I’ll cover some of the most essential things that you’ll want to work through BEFORE getting started.
Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode
EPISODE 29: How to Launch Reader's Workshop in Your Classroom
EPISODE 30: How to Launch Writer's Workshop in the Upper Elementary Classroom
EPISODE 62: Why You Need a "Share Chair" In Your Reading and Writing Workshop
RESOURCES:
IntelliScanner (affiliate link)
Online catalog like Book Source Classroom Organizer.
Smart phone apps like iBookshelf, Book Crawler, and Book Buddy
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