Kindergarten through fifth grade teachers had opportunities to delve into the Lucy Calkins Units of Reading this summer. Reading coaches, Edra Perry and Kelly McGough, designed experiences to introduce teachers to this reading and writing workshop. At the end of each session, teachers were asked to write a quick response to, "What stuck with you?" Here are their responses.
Students become more purposeful readers.
I am very excited about teaching reading and writing workshop.
The importance of implementing intentional mini lessons where I lecture less and students engage in their learning.
Students will build reading stamina so they will actually read for 40 minutes during reading class.
So excited! Can’t wait to start the units! Love the structure of the lessons!
I have more of a grasp of the reading workshop and I needed to see the videos.
Affirmation of the importance of students spending ample amounts of time daily reading real books! Great to know that Lucy Calkins supports my ideas about reading workshop!
I love that our writing will have real purpose and will align with our reading.
I have a better understanding of the components of a reading workshop and what it looks like in the classroom. I also have a better understanding of how many minutes to use per component. I realize I use teacher talk too much!
Rotation around the room was a good refresher on student needs. I was nice to read what peers had to say.
I makes more sense to me now. I am excited about reading workshop.
I love that we are swinging the pendulum back to a whole language perspective. I am excited about the whole concept of reading workshop.
Components of balanced literacy can be customized to support diverse students.
I feel less overwhelmed after this introduction. Thanks for making the kit more teacher friendly.
I cannot wait to work on improving my conferencing.
Love the sticky notes for the Anchor Charts. I love the questions, etc., stickys that we will use in our read alouds.
I love how Lucy gives exactly what to say.
Students should read and read a lot at first and don’t have them respond to their reading at first but do later on….
Reading workshop- I understand much better now!
Excited about trying something new!
Look forward to trying Unit 1- using a familiar text, mini lesson, teaching point and engagement.
Looking forward to implementing this new program!
Loved the kit and unit 1 and video! Very good overview of Unit 1 and reading development strategies.
I will be more organized and prepared for reader’s workshop.
Loved the sticky notes and books! Also the explicit instruction for the teacher!
Loved the strategies that are taught to build good readers. Love the partner activities.
I think the kiddos will love this! I am so happy that we had this PD.
Reading workshop is very organized.
Plan ahead, get organized, get kids excited about reading!
I need to get organized.
From the beginning kids know they are readers!
This new reading really enhances student writing.
I like having sticky notes and anchor chart notes.
I now know the components of Reading workshop.
I liked the mini lessons and time allotted for independent practice.
Book Clubs will be interesting to try.
I like the daily schedule.
Creates a love and enjoyment for reading.
I like having the standards for each session.
I like that is follows a set lesson plan for instruction.
I need to get organized, I can integrate this with Open Court in the reading block.
I need to be prepared and get organized.
I love the chart sticky notes.
Love the read aloud, sticky notes, and anchor charts, I cannot wait to use Lucy for reading!
I like this because I can teach this starting on day 1.
Thanks for the Ralph Tells a Story!
Students need their own book bags.
My students will need time to read.
It was a good refresher on the reader’s workshop.
Yes! The 1st unit is on good habits and stamina! Very friendly with “Daily 5” frame.
Excited to use this and see how it goes with Daily 5.
We need common vocabulary and comprehensive assessments.
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