Reader's Workshop/Writer's Workshop

This week in Reader's Workshop we learned about the three ways to read a book. Students learned that they can read the pictures, read the words, or retell the story. We practiced this independently and in partnerships. We also learned how to be a good buddy reader and had a chance to read with a buddy, trying different ways to read a book together. Students are doing so well at building their stamina already. I am so proud of them! In Writer's Workshop we have just started with launching the workshop. Students are learning that as writers they need to think of their topic, sketch, and write. They are learning that when they think they are done, they have just begun. They can always add more whether it is to the drawings or the words. They are learning to be independent and get paper as needed when they are ready. All students will work at their own pace! Students also had a chance to share one of their first pieces of writing with a buddy. Here are a few pictures of this week in literacy.