Reader's Workshop begins with a mini lesson where students learn a strategy that they can then apply to their own leveled text. Students read independently or in groups to practice the strategy. At this time, the teacher confers with students individually or in small groups. The Reader's Workshop model supports children's love for reading.
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Writer's Workshop follows a similar structure to Reader's Workshop. Students learn a writing strategy through a mini lesson. Following, students independently write to practice the strategy. While students independently write, the teacher confers with students individually or in small groups to assist the learning process.
Bridges in Mathematics , second edition, is a comprehensive K–5 curriculum that equips teachers to fully implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in a manner that is rigorous, coherent, engaging, and accessible to all learners.
The curriculum focuses on developing students’ deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems. Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration. It taps into the intelligence and strengths of all students by presenting material that is as linguistically, visually, and kinesthetically rich as it is mathematically powerful.
Students focus intensively on the four critical areas specified by the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in Grade Two:
The curriculum focuses on developing students’ deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems. Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration. It taps into the intelligence and strengths of all students by presenting material that is as linguistically, visually, and kinesthetically rich as it is mathematically powerful.
Students focus intensively on the four critical areas specified by the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in Grade Two:
- Extending understanding of base-ten notation
- Building fluency with addition and subtraction
- Using standard units of linear measurement
- Describing and analyzing shapes