~Welcome to Mrs. Young's Language Arts Class~
This year, the strucure of our classroom will be based on the Reader's Workshop model for literacy.
"Taking an inquiry stance enables students to learn how to learn. They become empowered and develop a sense of agency."
-Fountas and Pinnell, 2012
The workshop model allows for:
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Read alouds and Book Talks
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Independent reading
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Conferencing
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Reading responses/Writing about reading (in notebook/journal)
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Guided reading
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Strategy Groups/Book clubs
Students are required to read 30 minutes a day for homework.