Contact Information:

E-mail: Ibacigalupi@neptunecityschool.org

School Phone: 732-775-5319

Welcome back!! I am beyond excited to begin a new school year in Middle School Language Arts.  This school year we will be implementing Reader and Writers Workshop into our classroom. 

 In writer’s workshop, each writing period starts with a mini-lesson from the teacher. During this time, the teacher will instruct the whole class on a writing technique that is not just appropriate to that unit of study, but to their life as a writer. Students will have the opportunity to engage this skill while still in a whole group; this is an opportunity for them to try it out before working independently.

• Independent writing is the time when students are working on their own writing. Students work within specific genres, but each individual student generates his/her own ideas.
• The writing process is a major focus in all grades. Students are taught to brainstorm ideas, draft a story, revise and edit that story and publish their writing into a final piece.
• Revision and editing are two areas of the writing process that are emphasized in each unit.

Similar to writing workshop, reading workshop starts with a mini-lesson. TCRWP reading instruction relies on research that shows that children need to read a lot of texts, with high comprehension, in order to become a proficient reader. TCRWP reading workshops are structured to allow for students to read (eyes on print) every day for 30-40 minutes in the reading workshop. 

What does this mean for students? 

• Choice in Reading
• High Interest Books
• Reading Engagement and Enjoyment
• Learning from Peers
•  Reading for Academics
•  Build Reading Habits for a Lifetime!

Materials & Supplies:

• 1 or 1 ½ inch binder
• Index Cards
• Pencils/Pens
• Highlighters
• Post-its
• Dividers 

Let’s have an amazing, productive and fun year!!