In Hopewell Valley, we follow a workshop model in Language Arts. Our reading and writing blocks utilize the following components; Interactive read aloud, Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Small Strategy Groups, Independent Reading, Modeled and Interactive Writing, Writing Strategy Groups, Independent Writing, and Word Study utilizing Fundations.
Corresponding Reading and Writing Units of Study:
Reading Writing
Notebooks & Routines Journal Prompts / grammar
Building Stamina Main idea paragraphs
Graphic Novels Realistic Fiction
Non-Fiction Research Non-Fiction Informational Reports
Fables & Folktales Fractured Fairytale
Mystery Book Clubs Opinion Essays
Poetry Poetry
Biographies Biographical Research Projects