tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902484802479744509.post2911393797861060936..comments2022-12-23T06:28:19.007-05:00Comments on Laura's Voice: Reading Workshop Made EasyLaura Candlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09197589693576774035noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902484802479744509.post-3262480589764508492011-02-06T11:13:00.506-05:002011-02-06T11:13:00.506-05:00Susie, thanks for the information. I believe that ...Susie, thanks for the information. I believe that SSR is important, too. It was disheartening a few years ago to read "research" that showed SSR was not effective. That's why I seldom quote research studies anymore. I don't bother to say that my materials are research-based (even though research supports most of them), but that they are classroom-tested. I know what works for me!Laura Candlerhttp://www.lauracandler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902484802479744509.post-83188872906912910562011-02-05T23:39:41.364-05:002011-02-05T23:39:41.364-05:00Just a note - Research actually shows that SSR is ...Just a note - Research actually shows that SSR is very effective and powerful. Trouble is, the National Reading Panel only looked at about 30% of the education research out there - only the studies that fit their narrow definition of research. So when they put out their report, well, you can guess the rest. :-) Bottom line - SSR is important!Telling It Like It Ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645441472365531347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902484802479744509.post-49279560422898794462011-02-05T15:43:55.748-05:002011-02-05T15:43:55.748-05:00My school district has been using the Arkansas Lit...My school district has been using the Arkansas Literacy Model (aka Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy) for about 7 years now. This model strongly uses the Reading Workshop approach. It was hard to transition to this type of teaching, but I'm glad to say I've done it! I teach 4th grade and know that my students love reading and are making tremendous growth in their abilities. My school has incorporated the methods of The Daily Five to assist in student independence and choice. This has given a wonderful structure to the RW approach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com