Throughout our reading block students will participate in Reader's Workshop. Reader's Workshop consists of different components developing the readers ability through small group work. • Mini-lessons on some aspect of literature or a reading strategy. • Independent Reading Time, where students keep a journal and respond to the literature in terms of what they think or how they feel about what they are reading. • Sharing Time where students share with another person their journal entries and the other person gives feedback. During Independent Reading Time, the teacher engages in student conferences on an individual or group basis. Teachers can also engage in guided reading with groups of students who need additional support.