Because students become more involved and interested
Why is student choice important?
100
A way to produce authentic writing
What is writing workshop?
100
A way to teach the strategies and skills that successful readers need.
What is the purpose of a basal reading program?
200
The one who chooses a memorable passage or quote to share with the group.
What is (the role of) the passage master?
200
To teach reading through literature using high-quality, grade-appropriate picture books and novels.
What is the purpose of a literature focus unit?
200
A journal that allows for ongoing written conversations between the teacher and individual students.
What is one way to respond in reading Workshop?
200
This allows for students to write creatively
What is time?
200
Teacher-centered with a focus on behaviorism.
What is the theory base?
300
Should be interesting and at students’ reading level
What is book choice for literature circles?
300
One to four weeks.
How long should a literature focus unit last?
300
The three characteristics of reading workshops
What is time, choice, and response?
300
This produces more authentic writing when a student is intimately familiar with the topic.
What is choice?
300
reading selections in grade level textbooks, instruction in strategies and skills, workbook assignments, independent reading opportunities, and managing a basal reading program
What are the components of a Basal Reading Program?
400
Another role that students may use to broaden their vocabulary.
What is a word wizard?
400
They should connect with the standards students need to learn.
What is the goal for literature focus units?
400
One way presented in chapter ten to choose “just right” books
What is the Goldilocks Strategy?
400
Sharing writing out loud so all may celebrate in the completion of a composition.
What is response?
400
Provides independent reading opportunities in grade level books
What do basal reading programs provide for students?
500
A way for students and teacher to practice doing a literature circle.
What is role playing?
500
a good way to organize/manage a literature focus unit
What are unit folders?
500
Prereading, reading, responding, exploring, and applying.
What is the reading process?
500
Prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing
What is the writing process?
500
Lesson plans, workbooks for ease of assigning work, instructional strategies for teaching reading, and a management plan
What do basal reading programs provide for teachers?