Literacy+Centers

=Literacy Centers = = = Literacy centers are a useful way to differentiate the instruction in your classroom for all your learners. The students will engage in purposeful practice each day while you teach small groups. The purposeful practice should address one or more of the 5 components of reading (PA, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency).

Various methods can be used to group your students. It is important that the group composition be flexible for the maximum gain. Examples of grouping methods: data-driven, random, teacher-observation, and student-choice.

Continuous reflection on the most current data is key to focus on student mastery.



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 * What makes a high quality literacy station? [[file:CMCSS Literacy Center Rubric.pdf]]**
 * *Addresses component of reading || *Differentiated || *Students are actively engaged ||
 * *Review skill, not new learning || *Students have choice || *Some form of accountability ||
 * *Established routines || *Cooperative Learning || *Clear expectations ||
 * *Developmentally appropriate || *Manageable || *Meaningful learning ||
 * *Explicit, illustrated directions || *Marzano strategies || *Rigor ||
 * *HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) || *Cross-curricular || *Standards-based ||
 * *Rubrics || *Self-checking || *Data driven ||