Reading Mini Lesson

Mini-Lesson

The mini lesson is the mainstay of the reading workshop, focusing on a particular reading skill or strategy.

Mini-lessons are a powerful, efficient way to deliver information to students. Generally, mini-lessons last approximately 10 minutes. The teacher delivers the information in a clear, logical manner and sends the readers off to apply skills while reading independently. Mini-lessons fall into three main categories: lessons on management of the workshop; lessons on literary analysis; and lessons on skills and strategies that readers use.