Similar to writing workshop, We are also striving to create community in our reading workshop. During this unit I will work to build relationships students as they learn about each one's strengths, struggles, interests, and preferences related to their lives as readers. It provides time to build community as students learn about their classmates and set goals for growing together as readers during the school year. These conversations happen to fit in nicely with our Leader in Me learning this week, which is habit two "begin with the end in mind". As we discuss personal goals in reading and across the curriculum, we are applying what we have learned about the second habit.
We are working to establish routines and procedures in the classroom as well as set expectations for independent and partner reading. First grade students will learn the grade level appropriate habits that good readers need to possess and use to grow as readers. This will include how to handle books, management of books and book boxes, using beginning reading strategies, and working with partners.
Students got their book boxes this week and were excited to "book shop" for the first time. I am continuing to work on my individual reading assessments. Once they are complete I look forward to beginning guided reading instruction. Within the next couple of weeks watch for your child's book bag which will come home each evening with a leveled book from their book box.
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