The second graders have been working to build up their reading stamina during reading workshop.  They have learned how to take sneak peeks of books while browsing and that they can also decide how each book wants to be read.
During workshop time, the students practiced thinking about the text of the book and the mood or feeling the author was trying to portray in characters through their thoughts, actions and speech.
​They then partnered up to do a quick Reader’s Theater with some pretty silly two person plays…practicing their newfound skills and reading with great expression.

Then they performed in front of an audience…the third graders who remembered performing these plays from last year!  Mrs. Orbase and her class gave each group feedback on how they could make their reading even better.  This communication allowed for reflection from both grades as they thought about how to read fluently and with expression.