The Power of Reader’s Workshop in the Middle School Classroom

What would your classroom look like if students walked in asking to read? If families told you their kids were voluntarily reading at home? That’s exactly what started happening when I began using Reader’s Workshop—and I’ll be honest, I didn’t believe it would work at first.

In this episode, I’m sharing my journey from skepticism to fully embracing the Reader’s Workshop model. I’ll walk you through what Reader’s Workshop is (and what it’s not), the five key components that make it effective, and the real magic that happens when students are given choice and structure in their reading lives.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build stronger, more independent readers in your classroom, this episode is for you.

Read more in the show notes. 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• How to Use Reading Conferences in Your Classroom
• Reading Conferences

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