Reader's Workshop consists of a mini lesson, independent reading, partner time, and share. Guided reading groups and one-on-one conferencing with students also takes place during this time.
The Mini-Lesson:
"Each Reading Workshop session begins with a mini-lesson that lasts approximately 10–15 minutes. During each mini-lesson, the teacher introduces a specific concept, also known as the teaching point. Most often, the teaching point focuses on a reading strategy or skill. The teacher will explicitly model or demonstrate the skill for the students. Students then get a chance to practice the skill or strategy on their own or with a partner. " (Beth Newingham - scholastic)
Independent Reading:
"During this time students are engaged in self-selected texts at their independent reading level. They use this time to practice the skills that are taught during the mini-lessons. Students read in book nooks around the room while the teacher holds individual reading conferences or meets with small groups of students for guided reading, strategy lessons, or book clubs." (Beth Newingham - scholastic)
Partner Time:
During partner time, students turn "elbow to elbow" with their reading partner and share the work or the thinking they did during the independent reading time. Students reflect on their reading, discuss how the used the skill from the mini-lesson, talk about their books and help each other figure out difficult words.
Closing/Share:
This is a 5–10 minute time period in which students gather back on the reading carpet to reflect on their work as readers. The teaching point for the day is reinforced and the importance of continuing to use the strategy that was taught whenever they read from now on is emphasized. Students are given a chance to share their reading work. (Beth Newingham - scholastic)
The Mini-Lesson:
"Each Reading Workshop session begins with a mini-lesson that lasts approximately 10–15 minutes. During each mini-lesson, the teacher introduces a specific concept, also known as the teaching point. Most often, the teaching point focuses on a reading strategy or skill. The teacher will explicitly model or demonstrate the skill for the students. Students then get a chance to practice the skill or strategy on their own or with a partner. " (Beth Newingham - scholastic)
Independent Reading:
"During this time students are engaged in self-selected texts at their independent reading level. They use this time to practice the skills that are taught during the mini-lessons. Students read in book nooks around the room while the teacher holds individual reading conferences or meets with small groups of students for guided reading, strategy lessons, or book clubs." (Beth Newingham - scholastic)
Partner Time:
During partner time, students turn "elbow to elbow" with their reading partner and share the work or the thinking they did during the independent reading time. Students reflect on their reading, discuss how the used the skill from the mini-lesson, talk about their books and help each other figure out difficult words.
Closing/Share:
This is a 5–10 minute time period in which students gather back on the reading carpet to reflect on their work as readers. The teaching point for the day is reinforced and the importance of continuing to use the strategy that was taught whenever they read from now on is emphasized. Students are given a chance to share their reading work. (Beth Newingham - scholastic)