Lessons
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Selecting books based on interest
Students will use a variety of strategies to select a book to read during independent reading time.
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Selecting "just right' books
Students will use the "five finger rule" to select books that are just right for their reading level.
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Stop and jot while reading
Students will stop and jot while reading a non-fiction text.
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Stop and jot while reading (pt. 2)
Students will stop and jot their thinking while reading a fiction text.
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Turn and Talk (starters)
Students will be able to use accountable talk to start a conversation about a book.
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Turn and Talk (responses)
Students will respond in conversation to a partner about a book.
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Turn and talk (keeping conversation going)
Students will use prompts to continue a conversation about a book.
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Abandon books
Students will list reasons for abandoning a book.
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Keep a record of reading
Students will be able to keep a record of their reading and reflect on completed reading assignments.
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Write book recommendations
Students will be able to write a book recommendation about a recently completed book.
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Reading Stamina
Students will read independently for a prolonged amount of time to practice reading stamina.
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Creating Rules for Workshop Time
Students will create classroom rules for workshop time during Reader's Workshop. They will engage in discussion about these rules with their peers.
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Knowing Yourself as a Reader
Students will think about distractions they face while reading and come up with solutions to these problems. Students will also complete a reading survey to get to know themselves as readers.
