Readers & Writers Workshop: Top Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE Getting Started

STOP.Before you get started with readers and writers workshop this year, we need to talk.I know you want to launch into your first reading and writing unit.  I know you’re anxious to start that first novel or that first writing piece with your students.  It’s exciting to start fresh.  BUT — before you do, don’t.Have your properly set yourself up for success when it comes to launching readers and writers workshop?  Have you considered all.the.things. to make sure you have crossed all your t’s and dotted all your i’s? In this week’s episode, I’m covering ALL the essential questions you should be asking yourself BEFORE you hit the ground running with your reading and writing curriculum.  From simple questions like: Where will your students keep their reading and writing materials? to more thought-provoking things to consider like: How will you fit conferencing into your workshop time?    …and everything in between.LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEEPISODE 29: How to Launch Reader's Workshop in Your ClassroomEPISODE 30:  How to Launch Writer's Workshop in the Upper Elementary ClassroomEPISODE 62: Why You Need a "Share Chair" In Your Reading and Writing WorkshopRESOURCES:IntelliScanner (affiliate link)Online catalog like Book Source Classroom Organizer.  Smart phone apps like iBookshelf, Book Crawler, and Book Buddy  Launching Reader's and Writer's Workshop Bundle Grab these TWO FREEBIES inside our Members Resource LibraryTeacher’s Guide to Reader’s Workshop — under “Teacher Resources” sectionTeacher’s Guide to Writer’s Workshop — under “Teacher Resources” section