ABSTRACT
The first, and perhaps most powerful, component of a Reading Workshop is providing students choices in what they read. When students can choose a book they want to and, more importantly, can read, they will be more likely to engage in that text. Giving students control in what they do is highly motivating. Every student, even struggling readers, should be able to find a book they will enjoy. In effect, students will read more. With more reading practice and exposure to different kinds of texts, learners will deepen
Meg Goethals
their understanding of literature and how it works. When implementing our Reading Workshop, we hoped allowing students to choose their texts would increase motivation and engagement.
