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EPISODE 21: Using a Reader's Notebook in Middle School Reading Workshop (Part 7 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series)
This is the seventh part of a mini series on reading workshop in middle school.Kids need a place to keep notes and do activities in an organized fashion in reading workshop. The answer is a well-organized reader's...
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EPISODE 20: Components of Reading Workshop - Conferencing (Part 6 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series)
This is the sixth part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school.I believe one of the most enjoyable components of reading workshop is conferencing. When done correctly, you will get to have...
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EPISODE 19: Literature Circles for Reading Workshop Model in Middle School (Part 5 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series)
This is the fifth part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school.A huge hallmark of reading workshop is having kids working in book clubs, AKA literature circles. In this episode, we will talk about how...
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EPISODE 18: The Basics of a Reading Workshop Model in Middle School (Part 4 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series)
This is the fourth part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school.What are the basic components of a reading workshop model? We will discuss this in today's episode. Reading workshop in middle school is...
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EPISODE 17: Creating Reading Mini-Lessons for Middle School (Part 3 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series)
This is the third part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school.Having effective reading mini-lessons is a crucial component of reading workshop. Putting a reading workshop model of instruction into your...
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EPISODE 16: Starting Reading Workshop in Middle School (Part 2 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series)
This is the second part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school.Starting reading workshop in middle school can feel daunting. Maybe you are a first year teacher, or even are a veteran teacher, who has...
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EPISODE 15: Why You Should Consider Reading Workshop in Middle School (Part 1 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series)
This is the first part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school.You may be wondering if a reading workshop model of instruction in middle school is right for you. Maybe you are a first-year teacher, or...
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EPISODE 14: Lesson Plans for Language Arts: Planning Your Units (Part 6 of a Back to School Mini Series)
This is the fifth part of a mini-series on back to school.Get your lesson plans for language arts together for the year! You can plan out all of your units…I know, it sounds absolutely crazy and overwhelming. But I...
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EPISODE 13: Units of Study - Plan for Your First Language Arts Unit (Part 5 of a Back to School Mini Series)
This is the fifth part of a mini-series on back to school.Many of you are already preparing yourselves physically and mentally to get back to school. And the reality is, it is a reality, and if we do nothing to...
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EPISODE 12: Setting Classroom Expectations (Part 4 of a Back to School Mini Series)
This is the fourth part of a mini series on back to school.Many of you are already preparing yourselves physically and mentally to get back to school. And the reality is, it is a reality, and if we do nothing to...
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EPISODE 11: Classroom Library Organization (Part 3 of a Back to School Mini Series)
This is the third part of a mini-series on back to school.Even though it’s still July, I know many of you are already preparing yourselves physically and mentally to get back to school. And the reality is, it is a...
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EPISODE 10: Classroom Set Up Ideas for Your Language Arts Classroom (Part 2 of a Back to School Mini Series)
This is the second part of a mini-series on back to school.Even though it’s only the middle of July and schools by me just recently out, I know many of you, especially in the south, are already preparing yourselves...
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