Readers & Writers Workshop: Top Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE Getting Started

08/23/21 • 22 min

STOP.

Before you get started with readers and writers workshop this year, we need to talk.

I know you want to launch into your first reading and writing unit.

I know you’re anxious to start that first novel or that first writing piece with your students. It’s exciting to start fresh.

BUT — before you do, don’t.

Have your properly set yourself up for success when it comes to launching readers and writers workshop? Have you considered all.the.things. to make sure you have crossed all your t’s and dotted all your i’s?

In this week’s episode, I’m covering ALL the essential questions you should be asking yourself BEFORE you hit the ground running with your reading and writing curriculum.

From simple questions like: Where will your students keep their reading and writing materials? to more thought-provoking things to consider like: How will you fit conferencing into your workshop time? ...and everything in between.

LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

EPISODE 29: How to Launch Reader's Workshop in Your Classroom

EPISODE 30: How to Launch Writer's Workshop in the Upper Elementary Classroom

EPISODE 62: Why You Need a "Share Chair" In Your Reading and Writing Workshop

RESOURCES:

IntelliScanner (affiliate link)
Online catalog like Book Source Classroom Organizer.
Smart phone apps like iBookshelf, Book Crawler, and Book Buddy
Launching Reader's and Writer's Workshop Bundle

Grab these TWO FREEBIES inside our Members Resource Library

Teacher’s Guide to Reader’s Workshop — under “Teacher Resources” section
Teacher’s Guide to Writer’s Workshop — under “Teacher Resources” section

STOP.

Before you get started with readers and writers workshop this year, we need to talk.

I know you want to launch into your first reading and writing unit.

I know you’re anxious to start that first novel or that first writing piece with your students. It’s exciting to start fresh.

BUT — before you do, don’t.

In this week’s episode, I’m covering ALL the essential questions you should be asking yourself BEFORE you hit the ground running with your reading and writing curriculum.

LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

EPISODE 29: How to Launch Reader's Workshop in Your Classroom

EPISODE 30: How to Launch Writer's Workshop in the Upper Elementary Classroom

EPISODE 62: Why You Need a "Share Chair" In Your Reading and Writing Workshop

RESOURCES:

IntelliScanner (affiliate link)
Online catalog like Book Source Classroom Organizer.
Smart phone apps like iBookshelf, Book Crawler, and Book Buddy
Launching Reader's and Writer's Workshop Bundle

Grab these TWO FREEBIES inside our Members Resource Library

Teacher’s Guide to Reader’s Workshop — under “Teacher Resources” section
Teacher’s Guide to Writer’s Workshop — under “Teacher Resources” section

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