Unit of Study: We are All Readers! Launching the Readers’ Workshop: K–2
Time Frame: September
(See Appendix B for a blank planning grid.)
Time Frame: September
(See Appendix B for a blank planning grid.)
Creating Favorite Book Baskets: Bringing books from Home (C)
Why Do We Read? (C)
Reading Buddies (C)
Recommending Books: You Have GOT to Read This
(C, P)
The Classroom Library: What is in it and How Do We Use It? (P)
Books are Special! How Do We Take Care of Them? (P)
Getting to Know the Classroom Library (P)
Favorite Authors (C)
Reading Logs (P)
Favorite Books (C)
Choosing a Reading Spot: Finding One and Sticking With It (P)
Accountability: Keeping Track of Your Reading with Index Cards (P)
Picking a Good Book and Sticking with It (S)
Shopping for Books (P)
Conversations with Other Readers: Talking About Our Books (P)
Conference Roles (P)
Choosing Books that Make Us Feel Strong as Readers (S)
Reading is Making Meaning (S)
Retelling to Build Understanding (S)
Problem Solving when Reading Gets Tricky (S)
The Home-School Reading Connection: Making Time to Read at Home (C)
C = Community Building
P = Procedures and Routines
S = Strategies
Lessons in italics are featured as sample focus lessons.