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Writer's and Reader's Workshop are integral parts of **World Dynamics**. Through these workshop times we will explore books, writing, authors and genres. Much of what we do will be decided upon by you - the writer and the reader. Though I always reserve the right to provide guidance to amend and revise, I will work to keep this a student centered and driven time. Below you will find a brief description of each workshop as well as a materials list. It is your responsibility to know the purposes behind and goals for your writing and reading and to come prepared to do both each day.=====

Reader’s Workshop The reader’s workshop is a model designed to foster independent reading skills and interests. Each workshop begins with a minilesson – usually a read aloud – during which a particular skill or strategy is discussed. Following the lesson, there is independent reading time. This time can be divided several ways – truly independent reading, small group literature circles or small group instruction. After each day’s reading is a response time during which participants respond to their reading in a number of ways, usually in their daybooks. Readers are always given an opportunity to share their thoughts either to the class or in small reading groups.
 * For the most part, books read during workshop are selected by the participant, however, there will be times when we read novels as a class during workshop, but the format will remain much the same.

Writer’s Workshop Much like the reader’s workshop, the writer’s workshop follows a predictable pattern each day. We will begin with a status of the class check to determine what stage of the writing process each participant is on that day. After that, we will have a minilesson dealing with writer’s craft, grammar, or other literary elements. Minilessons will be planned based on the needs of participants and reflect the changing nature of the workshop. During independent writing time, participants will work on pieces which they have chosen. The writing time should be a quiet and respectful time. Therefore, teacher and peer conferences held during that time will be done so in a quiet manner. Following writing and conferencing time is Author Share time during which participants are invited to share parts and pieces of their work to receive feedback, critiques and/or praise.

Materials List for Reader’s and Writer’s Workshops - Daybook - Book to read - Laptop - Writing utensils