Literacy Work Stations

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Literacy Work Stations

• Metzler Elementary
• Third Grade
• Mrs. Westgard

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What are Literacy Work Stations?

• Literacy Work Stations are areas within the
  classroom where students work alone or with other
  classmates.
• At Literacy Work Stations, students use materials
  to explore and to expand their literacy.
• Literacy Work Stations are a Best Practice in
  teaching language arts.

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Why Use Literacy Work Stations?

• Literacy Work Stations allow students to practice
  the skills they have learned during Readers
  Workshop, Writers Workshop, and Guided Reading. 
  
• Literacy Work Stations are a time for students to
  practice listening, speaking, reading, and
  writing. 
• Literacy Work Stations differentiate, or
  personalize, instruction in order to accommodate
  the learning needs of all students.

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What is a Management Board?

• A management board tells students which Literacy
  Work Stations to visit.
• The management board tells students the order of
  their Literacy Work Stations.
• A management board tells students if they will
  visit the Literacy Station alone or with other
  classmates.

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I can Posters

• Each Literacy Work Station has an I can poster.
• There are numerous activities listed on the I
  can poster.
• These are the activities that the students may
  complete at each Literacy Work Station.

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What Literacy Work Stations Will Students Visit?

• Students will visit these Literacy Work Stations
• Buddy Reading Work Station
• Computer Work Station
• Drama Work Station
• Grammar Work Station
• Handwriting Work Station
• Newspaper Work Station
• Nonfiction Work Station
• Poetry Work Station
• Social Studies Work Station
• Spelling Work Station
• Writing Work Station

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Buddy Reading Work Station

• Students can
• Read the same book with their buddy
• Echo read with their buddy
• Retell the story to their buddy
• Take turns reading character parts
• Talk about the favorite parts of the book

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Computer Work Station

• Students can
• Use the computer properly
• Visit the assigned link only
• Print only with the teachers permission
• Type a completed assignment
• Draw a character/favorite part of book to
  accompany a written description
• Play an educational game
• Listen to fiction and non-fiction stories

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Drama Work Station

• Students can
• Dramatize familiar texts
• Use familiar texts to create unique products
• Accept other students thoughts and ideas
• Read readers theater scripts
• Dramatize familiar texts using simple props
• Add motions to poetry
• Play charades with words, phrases, moods, or
  character emotions

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Grammar Work Station

• Students can
• Practice grammar skills previously taught during
  Writers Workshop
• Color code parts of speech in familiar text
• Assemble cut apart sentences
• Build sentences adding parts of speech
• Edit prepared sentences or pieces from Writers
  Workshop

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Handwriting Work Station

• Students can
• Use models of letters and words
• Copy and practice repeatedly
• Practice on paper or whiteboard and circle the
  best written letter
• Teach a specific letter formation to a friend
• Trace and retrace letters in various colors
• Write notes using excellent handwriting

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Newspaper Work Station

• Students can
• Learn about the features of a newspaper.
• Read the Shortcuts to learn about various topics.
• Practice Before Reading, During Reading, and
  After Reading activities.
• Play games on the Shortcuts.
• Write a summary about the Shortcuts.

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Nonfiction Work Station

• Students can
• Enjoy nonfiction literature.
• Practice using the conventions of nonfiction.
• Apply nonfiction reading strategies.
• Discover new information about various subjects.
• Complete graphic organizers about the subject.
• Develop subjects for further study and research.

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Poetry Work Station

• Students can
• Read and explore poetry
• Read poems by various poets
• Write, copy, memorize, illustrate, or perform
  poems
• Respond to and compare poems
• Learn about parts of speech and other aspects of
  grammar
• Learn about different poets

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Spelling Work Station

• Students can
• Spell words correctly individually or with a
  partner
• Recognize spelling patterns in text
• Spell words with magnetic letters
• Write words on chalkboard or overhead
• Take a practice spelling test with a partner
• Sort words by spelling patterns

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Social Studies Work Station

• Student can
• Discover their world by practicing geography and
  map skills.
• Learn about current events.
• Find additional information about our social
  studies topics.
• Read books related our social studies topics.
• Play games related our social studies topics.

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Writing Work Station

• Students can
• Generate ideas or prewrite before writing
• Write numerous pieces
• Conference to improve pieces
• Experiment with different types of writings
• Write for various purposes and differing
  audiences
• Publish Writers Workshop pieces
• Explore author websites

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When are Literacy Work Stations?

• Literacy Work Stations are a weekly activity.
• Mrs. Westgards homeroom will enjoy Literacy Work
  Stations in the mornings.
• Mrs. Riekes class will enjoy Literacy Work
  Stations in the afternoons.

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Are Literacy Work Stations Graded?

• Literacy Work Station is graded using
• teachers daily notes
• students' products
• students sharing comments
• students self-assessments

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Are Literacy Work Stations Beneficial?

• Literacy Work Stations give teachers the
  opportunity to focus their attention on Guided
  Reading.
• Literacy Work Stations ensure that all students
  investigate a balance of literacy activities.
• Literacy Work Stations help students develop a
  love of literacy.

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More Information

• Literacy Work Stations Making Centers Work by
  Debbie Diller
• Practice with Purpose Literacy Work Stations for
  Grades 3-6 by Debbie Diller
• Guiding Readers and Writers Grades 3-6 by Irene
  Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell