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I liked the different choice options that were available in the lessons I read. The lessons gave students different options to show their learning that fits with whatever they feel comfortable with.

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Reminded me about how important it is to come back to reflect and share what they have learned at the end of the independent work time.

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the top 10 skills that our students will need for the future include complex problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, reasoning, and ideation. 

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Something valuable I found in math workshop is how the students are working on targeted skills. The teacher is able to offer immediate feedback and intervention as needed. Groups are grouped heterogeneously as they are working through stations, however when working with the teacher they are grouped by ability.

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To do within independent work time.

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One valuable information I found on math workshops for independent practice is a variety of ways you can do it. Such as stations and small group learning.

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One valuable thing that I found was discussion questions for reading response.

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Math Workshop....
Independent Work Time Opportunities I found were... activities that incorporate past or current topics, fact practice games, online programs, error analysis problems, task cards, problem solving.
A VERY Important thing this article mentioned....Activities are PRE-TAUGHT early in the year...this allows for students to focus on the content rather than how to "DO" the activity or play the game.

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You gradually release students based on their NEEDS and ABILITIES.

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Something valuable I found was the teacher station does not have to be with one group the whole time. It is nice to use it as a check in to look over and review the exit tickets from earlier with small groups for a max of 5 minutes.

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I liked how the teacher incorporates TPR as a warm up!

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For the writing workshop, some independent work activities include self-selecting topics for writing to then go through the writing process as well as having short sessions to meet with individual students (clipboard conferencing) and guided writing in small groups. I found that there are sample workshop lessons including mini-lessons and suggestions for independent work activities that the district has put together.

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I read the article on implementing the math workshop in an elementary classroom. I appreciated that this article pointed out that in using this model, math lessons can be directly geared towards what students need. Also, allowing for students to work independently on new concepts or in small groups will help each student learn in a way that works well for them. One other valuable thing was the mention of using TPR which is super helpful as movements help students learn who are visual.

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During the independent time, I love how it is student centered.  This allows a lot of opportunities to differentiate what the students are doing and gives you time to meet the kids where they are.

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The bulk of student learning takes place during independent work time.

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I read the articles on incorporating math workshop. I really appreciate the model and think that it is a great way for students to better understand math than the way we were taught growing up. As a resource teacher, my math workshops will be very individualized. I'm not sure what my groupings will look like yet, but I will need to be able to utilize math workshops on a smaller, more specific scale. I'm looking forward to the challenge of figuring it all out!

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I read the articles on incorporating math workshop. I really appreciate the model and think that it is a great way for students to better understand math than the way we were taught growing up. As a resource teacher, my math workshops will be very individualized. I'm not sure what my groupings will look like yet, but I will need to be able to utilize math workshops on a smaller, more specific scale. I'm looking forward to the challenge of figuring it all out!

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One independent learning opportunity I love is students apply their new learning to their writing and activities.
One valuable thing I found is there is always a structure with everything we do.

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Opportunities I found: independent reading, responding to discussions about what they read, word work activities.

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I love that they use TPR to introduce new vocab.  I also love how the students are shown how to properly use a dictionary.  

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I love that they use TPR to introduce new vocab.  I also love how the students are shown how to properly use a dictionary.  

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One valuable thing I found was using Total Physical Response to introduce vocabulary.

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Valuable thing:
In week 3 of the 3rd grade reader's workshop, the plan at one point is to have the student identify the type of fiction that they have chosen, and to provide evidence to support their response. This requires the student to reflect on what they've read and use more than just a gut-feeling to answer the question. I like how it pushed them from finding a text-based response to a specific question, and encourages them to infer and reflect upon their reading to make an informed response.

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Be willing to take a risk and try it out. Using the math workshop model will not be perfect the first time you use it. It takes a lot of trial and error to see what works best for your students.
Implement one or two pieces at a time. If you are new to using a number sense routine, start by adding just that piece. Perhaps then add one or two learning stations to see how it goes before adding three or four.   
Find another teacher or two who are also interested in implementing the math workshop model. Collaborate with others about what is working and what needs improvements.
Have fun!

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Independent work during reading workshop includes independent reading and responding to questions about what they read.

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