Making Meaning

Being a Writer

Workshop

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MCCSD PD: November 4

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Let’s address your questions first:

Write down concerns, challenges, questions, etc.

Use one Post-It for each comment or question.

When ready, place your Post-Its on the chart paper.

Learning Targets

This morning’s work will provide you with:

1. some of the structures and methods of a reader’s workshop
2. the time you need to review the Making Meaning and Being a Writer curriculum materials
3. the time you need to log into and explore the website that supports this curriculum
4. strengthening of the connections between what you are already doing and the Making Meaning/Being a Writer curriculum

Rick’s Reading Workshop: Overview

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https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/silent-reading-lesson-plan#

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What are some characteristics of the the reading workshop structure?

What routines are required to help a reading workshop function effectively?

Online Access

Link to online access: Learning Hub

Link to directions for creating an account: Creating a Learning Hub Account

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Dig In!

Take time to work together with your grade level.

Begin by reading the materials.

Discover ways of seeing how the curriculum can be incorporated into a workshop format that fits your schedule.

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Follow up dates and topics

Next meeting: November 17, 3-5 pm

We will use these follow up meetings to continue discussion of the curriculum and to address questions as they arise.

On the index card, please record the topics or questions that you would like to be addressed during our follow up sessions.

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Extras

These are not required viewing, but if you have time or if you are curious, you may be interested in viewing more of the techniques that Rick uses to manage his classroom:

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Managing one-on-one conversations during silent reading time:

Silent reading time:

Mini-lessons: