Hello Jan,
I don't think there are any hard and fast rules about readers' and
writers' workshops, especially regarding when they should start or
which should go first. There are so many ways to run these workshops,
and so many ways to implement them, that these answers really depend on
the students involved.
Speaking only for myself, I can say that readers' and writers'
workshops have looked differently in my classroom in different years
and with different grade levels. What I think works is for a teacher to
decide on the goals and then just give it a try.
Having said all that, I can also say that what has worked for me in the
past is to try to keep it as simple as possible, to make sure that I
build independent work skills into the students, and be willing to
change the structure if it isn't working in some way.
:-)
Renee
On Jan 17, 2009, at 5:53 PM, [email protected] wrote:
I am some more questions about workshop. They are all related. I
should probably add that I teach middle school.
Is it necessary to start writing workshop years before a school starts
reading workshop? Does it matter which goes first? Can teachers
start both in the same year?
Is it necessary to have workshop during the majority of class time?
Thanks for letting me know what has worked for you.
Jan
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