I've read it. I thought it was a great article, actually. They were pretty much preaching to the choir, though. I am a Reader's/Writer's Workshop person. I found nothing that didn't support everything I stand for. I keep going back to the sport analogies: Reading is like any sport, you need to be taught the basics, the rules, the strategies (mini-lessons, read-alouds). Then you need to practice at the level you are at (independent), coach goes around and gives you individual tips (conferencing), then gives you a goal to aim for, gathers the team together to discuss what happened and what still needs clarification or congratulations (sharing). Which is exactly what I found in the article.
I also loved the interest inventory and "rap" parts of the day. I have always found sharing to be uninspiring. I decided I will be giving both of those time this next year. I usually just put a big butcher paper up and label it: BOOKS AND TOPICS TO BUY and let the kids list the books they'd like to have or the topics they'd like more books about. What did you think? -- Kim ------- Kimberlee Hannan Department Chair Sequoia Middle School Fresno, California 93702 Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, let go of what you can't change, kiss slowly, play hard, forgive quickly, take chances, give everything, have no regrets.. Life's too short to be anything but happy. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
