1. Good Readers use their center time to practice reading, writing and spelling skills Literacy Centers

2. Think-Pair-Share What strategies do good readers, writers, and spellers use? Responses may include: Use before, during, and after reading strategies (preview, predict, visualize) Stretch out words, apply spelling pattern generalizations Use resources (readers/writers notebook, dictionary/thesaurus, internet, bulletin boards, etc.)

3. Character Counts As a group we must work together to learn and grow as readers and writers. Listen to your classmates and demonstrate good character! What does good character look like? –Students will quickly participate in character counts role play.

4. Groups Identify the picture on your card and move to your first location. Identify the number on your card and complete the assigned activity at each location. BSES Radio 1 Poetry Park 3 Post Office 4 Construction Zone 2

5. Rotations Construction Zone: Students at work with Words! Post Office: Building Great Writers Poetry Park: Where amazing words come together BSES Radio Station: 559 on your radio dial! **Stay at your center until the timer goes off! (20 minutes) **

6. Good readers practice their reading, writing and spelling skills.  Use your reading checklist to monitor your progress! Note: Students are given individual checklists which lists their groups assignment in order to monitor their work. Construction Zone Post Office Poetry Park BSES Radio Station

7. Teachers’ Note Teams are grouped according to their learning needs and current skill level. Each group, as determined by the teacher, is given a different number. At their station, they will find a designated task matching their number. This will allow students to complete a similar center, however, geared towards their learning needs and/or preferences. Groups remain fluid throughout the year and are subject to change depending upon progress. While students are working in literacy groups, the teacher is meeting with reading groups based upon similar needs.