In Reader’s Workshop, we will study many genres through a daily mini-lesson, group and individual practice, and occasional reading passages for EOG practice. Students will are expected to read independently every night. We will be reading as a whole class, in literature response groups, in specific needs groups and teachers will be reading aloud to the students daily. Students should have a book at school at all times. We have a classroom library as well as our school library. We recommend visiting the public library as well. Read with and to your child. This is the best way to encourage reading!
5th Grade students should continue the following:
Reading just right books
Set goals for themselves and track their reading (using logs)
Choose partners and talk about their reading
Provide evidence for their thinking (quote the text accurately)
Stop and figure out unknown words