In Building the Literacy Block: Structuring the Ultimate ELA Workshop, veteran public school educator Bridget Spackman delivers an insightful and hands-on blueprint for an authentic and purposeful workshop model that integrates rigorous reading and writing instruction suitable for all learners. Each chapter of the book focuses on a single, digestible element of your literacy block, offers example activities and practical tips for accommodating different classroom environments, ages, and learners. Perfect for upper elementary teachers seeking to build an authentic and rigorous literacy block, Building the Literacy Block will also earn a prominent place in the libraries of Grade 3-6 literacy educators and those who work with students, teachers, and school administrators.