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Read Every Day! Lead a Better Life!
We Love to Read in 203

Ms. Shapiro
Reading Workshop
Reading workshop is a method of teaching which involves teacher mini-lessons, conferring, shared reading and independent reading. In the mini-lessons, teachers teach certain skills such as predicting, inferring, theme and non-fiction components. Then, students practice using these skills with their own independent reading book. Teachers work with individuals and small groups with the skills that students need. At the beginning of the school year, teachers assess students reading level with short passages and comprehension questions. Students are leveled using the Fountas and Pinnell reading level system from A-Z. Fourth and fifth graders usually span between N-Z. Once students know what level they are at, they choose books that are around their level so they can understand and enjoy their books during independent reading time. While students are reading quietly, teachers confer with individuals and small groups and work them on what reading skills they need. Giving students time and choice in class to read allows them to really get into their book and enjoy it!
Special points of interest:
All about Reading Workshop The importance of reading and writing at home Help Your Child Build a Library Expert Research Check out these awesome books!
The Importance of Reading and Writing at Home

It is a true fact: The more a student reads/writes, the better reader/writer a student becomes. Students that read a lot also have a better vocabulary and studies show that students do better in school and on standardized tests. The teachers assign at least 30 minutes of reading and 10 minutes of writing each night. Students are able to read and book they choose (around their level) and write about any topic within the unit (ex: fiction, expository, etc) Please encourage your child to read for fun! Books are a lot of fun to read, especially when you choose books you are interested in. Since students have the opportunity to choose whatever theyd like to read, they should be choosing books they enjoy and are at the correct level. Happy Reading!
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According to the Experts...

Research shows that its not just time spent with a book in hand that determines a students progress inreading; rather, its the intensity and volume of a students highsuccess reading that determines reading progress (Allington, 2012; Allington, 2009; Ehir, Dreyer, Flugman, & Gross, 2007; Kuhn et al., 2006). When students read at their independent reading level, they are engaged in highsuccess reading because, at this level, they can both read accurately and understand what they are reading. Reading accurately allows them to solidify their word-recognition, decoding, and word analysis skills. Perhaps more importantly, students who read accurately are likely to understand what they read and, as a result, to enjoy reading! When students have the opportunity to choose the books that they read, the likelihood of enjoying reading and improving comprehension is further increased (Krashen, 2011; Guthrie & Humenick, 2004)!
How You Can Help At Home

Here are some suggestions for how you can help your child at home be successful in reading. Set aside a special time for reading at home every day. Make reading time pleasurable and comfortable. Have your child read to you instead for a change of pace. Have your child tell you about what he/she is reading every day. Ask your child what they predict will happen next! Take your children to the library or bookstore often to let them choose new books and to show your interest in the importance of reading. Read at the same time your child is reading...be a reading role model!
Building A Library (home or school)

Here are some suggestions for building a library in a classroom or even in childs room: Go to library salesmany libraries have to replenish their library so they sell old books for cheap! Go to Scholastic warehouse salesthe books are new and inexpensive Go to garage sales to find bookshelves or used books Teachers can write grants (Donors Choose or Boundless Readers) to get books into the library Go to Ikea or Target to purchase inexpensive carpet dots, pillows and beanbags
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Books to Read: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo is a wonderful story about a stuffed animal rabbit who learns the meaning of love. In the beginning of the book, he belongs to a little girl by the name of Abilene who loves and adores him, but he only cares about himself and how he looks. Soon enough he is lost at sea, rethinking his priorities and reevaluates the people he loves. He gets into the hands of many people who care for and love him, and Edward begins to change. This is an enchanting story told by the inanimate doll, Edward. Hear about his journey from his point of view, and prepare to fall in love with him! This is one of my favorite childrens books!
Books to Read: Bud, Not Buddy

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis is a touching book about a boy during the Depression who wants to find his father. He is an orphan and goes through many challenges and obstacles to find him. Buds only possessions and clues to his father are in a suitcase which he keeps by his side at all times. He is a lovable protagonist and meets many wonderful people along the way to find his father. This book is about friendship, family and the motivation to find a connection with others. Enjoy!
Books to Read: Zen Shorts

Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth is a fabulous picture book about three siblings who meet a wise, plump panda. The siblings all have certain issues with each other and so the panda, Stillwater, tells each child a Chinese tale that teaches each child a valuable lesson. The story is cute, fun story to read over and over again! Enjoy the watercolor pictures as well!

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Read Every Day! Lead a Better Life!

We Love to Read in 203

The Importance of Reading and Writing at Home

We Love to Read in 203

According to the Experts...

How You Can Help At Home

Building A Library (home or school)

Books to Read: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Books to Read: Bud, Not Buddy

Books to Read: Zen Shorts

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