Reading/Writing Workshop

We are offering our students many opportunities for understanding. Through teacher read-alouds, we are helping our students to develop their listening comprehension. Students are encouraged to visualize as the teacher reads. 
Students are also given opportunities to read and reflect independently. They often read in small groups or with a partner. In small groups, they engage in real conversations, and share personal, creative, and critical responses to their reading.
Students record their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and questions in their reading logs. Reading logs consist of both lined and blank sheets of paper for both written and visual representations of their connections.
Whole class discussions provide an opportunity to share their ideas and clarify information. Focus of discussion is often centered around linking their reading to their own lives.