Reader's Workshop
Readers are taught not only to decode words, but to think critically about their reading for better and deeper understanding.
"The Clay Marble" by Minfong Ho
- Pre-Reading
- Activate prior knowledge about Southeast Asia (Cambodia) and its recent history (30 years)
- Make connections with the region's history and people (i.e. war torn country, refugee life, etc)
- Preview the book cover and book contents
- Predict what the story will be about based on observations of the above
- During Reading
- Reciprocal teaching: students read and discuss (prompts) about their readings
- Find unfamiliar vocabulary: students use context clues to guess the meanings
- Ask questions about what students are reading
- After Reading
- Summarize readings using five story elements
- Confirm predictions
- Answer questions and/or ask lingering questions
- Respond to their reading