Reading and Writing Workshops are at the heart of our work. The workshop method of instruction uses a mixture of whole-class, small group, and one-on-one instruction allowing students and teachers to link ideas, confer, explore different genres, question, write, and so much more. Students are provided with the time and opportunities to practice effective strategies used by successful readers and writers. Classrooms are designed to support both collaboration and independent work. Multiple means of presentation, expression, and engagement are incorporated to address the diverse learning styles and abilities of students.
English Language Arts classes are
Standards addressed: See Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks: www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks
Reading and Literature responses are part of the assessment in reading workshop.
Written responses to
Some additional ways students respond to literature:
Writing assignments are part of unit of study in a writing workshop.
Sue Pearce, spearce@boston.k12.ma.us
Alice Speights, aspeights@boston.k12.ma.us
American Library Association
www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook.htm
Writing Process Websites
www.kent.k12.wa.us/curriculum/writing/elem_writing/Bib/WritingProcess.htm
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks
Merriam-Webster Online
www.m-w.com