Reader's Workshop

I envision reader's workshop a lot like the article discussed. I believe that giving students a choice on what they will spend their time reading is a great idea. This can help the child enjoy reading. The article talks about rules during Reading Workshop that include no talking, no doing other assignments, no bathroom breaks, and no disturbance. I believe that it is good to have these rules so that the students can actually focus and get this accomplished and if there is any misbehavior there will be consequences. My components of the RW structure would be just like the articles. It would include sharing time, a mini lesson, state of the class, and self-selected reading and response. I believe it is good to start out by sharing knew thing in reading or news on literature in general. It is a good idea to share before and after the RW to start with a discussion and end with sharing what the students and teacher has learned. The mini lesson would include instruction and preparation for the RW. State of the class would help the teacher view the student progress. The self-selected reading would give a chance for the student to pick out the readings. Referring to the article, this would be a good time for individual reading conferences.

Mini lesson are very important in the classroom. During these lessons the teacher can address instructions and demonstrate reading strategies. The teacher can also help assist students with books they are having trouble with. I believe that the role of the mini lesson should be that students are grasping the point of their readings. If they are struggling the teacher can address the problem to the class as a whole because maybe other students need a reminder. These mini lessons should give assistance and be beneficial to the students by helping enhance their reading and comprehension skills.