Day: August 9, 2023

From Welcome to Reading Workshop by Lynne Dorfman and Brenda Krupp ©2023. Stenhouse Publishers, reproduced with permission of Stenhouse Publishers.
On a warm August evening, Brenda sits with her computer and a handful of envelopes. She eagerly opens the first envelope and begins to read. “Thank you for asking about our daughter Claire. . .” the letter begins. Each year Brenda sends a small survey along with her welcome-back-to-school letter to the parents, caregivers, or guardians of her incoming students. She asks them to introduce their precious children to her by describing them and answering some simple questions. What are your child’s interests? Likes and dislikes?
Strengths and needs? What are your hopes and dreams for your child this year? And what does your child like to read? Brenda reads each letter and questionnaire, taking notes, in preparation for meeting each student. These little tidbits of information will help Brenda find books for her students on day one. Reading ea..