Reader's Workshop is a very effective model to improve reading achievement. This model includes whole group instruction, guided practice, independent practice, and small group instruction focusing on individual student strengths and weaknesses. In order for this model to be successful there are certain tools necessary for implementation.
The use of anchor charts is essential in reminding students of all of the different reading skills/strategies we have been learning/studying in class.
Therefore, the Post-it chart paper is a necessary and great tool for students to reference during their independent reading time as they are jotting/sticky noting important information from their books. This is why Post-its are also necessary for students to have access to as many students' families cannot afford to buy them. Having a variety of sticky notes of all shapes and sizes is appealing to students and will motivate them to sticky note important events based on the skills/strategies we learned in class. Markers are a great way to get students involved in sharing out on the white board or on their own anchor charts. This gets students up and moving around the room during instruction and guided practice.
Students also need incentives to continue on their reading process. My students love bookmarks, so they act as a great prize as students finish books. I know they will especially like creating their own bookmarks with the rainbow bookmarks selected. Students also come to class without pens or pencils which are necessary to complete readers responses, jots, and other tasks. Additionally, we will use the laminating pages to laminate every day structures that are a part of Reader's Workshop, so students will have reminders of what they are supposed to be doing during independent work time, guided practice, independent reading, and book clubs.
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Count, Clear, 3 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office, School or Craft Supplies, Fits Letter Sized (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) Paper
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Iconikal Motivational Encouraging Inspirational Bookmarks, 100-Count
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Post-it Note Shapes - Star, Pkg of 2, 3" x 3"
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Post-it Note Shapes - Speech Bubble, Pkg of 2, 3" x 3"
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Post-it Note Shapes - Daisy, Pkg of 2, 3" x 3"
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72 Pieces Galaxy Star Cutouts Gold Star Accents Name Tag Labels Paper Classroom Bulletin Board Decoration with Glue Points for Preschool Locker Wall Door Back to School Supplies(5.9 inch, 4 inch)
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Post-it Note Shapes - Heart, Pkg of 2, 3" x 3"
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Kids Laminated Book Markers Optical Bookmarks Reading Bookmarks Creative Colored Bookmarks for Teacher Student Kids Classroom School Office Stationery Supply (160 Pieces)
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45 Pieces Frog Cutouts Bulletin Board Decorations Green Frog Name Tags Accents Classroom Decor with Glue Points for Preschool Locker Back to School Supplies, 5.9 x 5.9 Inches
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Materials cost
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$8.88
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$642.48
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