I PICK strategy

This week we learned a strategy for choosing a just right fit book for independent reading. The strategy we will use is called I pick.

I -  I look at a book

P –purpose    What is my purpose for reading?

I- interest    What am I interested in reading?

C- comprehend    Can I understand what I’m reading?

K- know    Do I know most of the words?               

During reader’s workshop, students will be reading self selected books! It is VERY important that students read a book that is on their independent reading level, but still content appropriate.

We also learned about the structure of reader’s workshop.  Students will have a daily Minilesson that will be strategy based.  They will have time to practice the strategy using their self selected text independently, with a partner, or in a small group.  Reader’s workshop closes with a time to share what we have learned throughout the lesson.

I’m really looking forward to discussing reader’s workshop with you on Monday! Students are very excited and anxious to get started reading!