Building Independent Readers: Tips for Launching Reader’s Workshop [Ep. 3]

If you're ready to bring Reader’s Workshop into your classroom but aren't sure where to begin, this episode is your launchpad. Following up on Episodes 1 and 2 where I covered the what and why, today’s episode is all about the how.

I’ll walk you through the first steps you can take to build an independent reading culture—starting with simple, actionable strategies you can try right away. From polling students on genre preferences to modeling reading behavior, we’ll talk about small shifts that lead to big results.

Read more in the show notes. 

Resources you may find helpful:

• Finding Just Right Books
• Building Reading Stamina
• Independent Reading Challenges

Related episodes and blog posts: 

• How to Keep Independent Reading Alive with a Required Curriculum
• Tips for Making Silent Reading Time More Productive in the Middle School Classroom
• The Power of Independent Reading in a Canned Curriculum Classroom

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