LEARNING CENTERS

“A time for learning and enjoying new discoveries.”

• Computer Center• Independent Reading Center• Reciprocal Teaching Center•Writing Center• Guided Reading Center• Listening Center• Vocabulary (Working with words)•Grammar/Technology Center

COMPUTER CENTERPurpose

To increase reading skills while using technology.

Rules and Expectations Stay in your seat. Stay focused on your

assignment. You may ONLY work on

SuccessMaker. (Internet and Games are prohibited.)

INDEPENDENT READING CENTER

PurposeThis is the time where you can relax and

enjoy reading on your own.

Rules and Expectations You are responsible for choosing a book 100 points below

your lexile level. After immediately choosing your book quietly, you must

sit down and read for the duration of time allowed for that center.

Stay focused and DO NOT become a distraction to other students.

Make sure all work is complete and try your BEST. If and when you choose to break the rules YOU WILL BE

REMOVED QUICKLY and CONSEQUENCES WILL FOLLOW.

RECIPROCAL TEACHINGPurpose

This center is useful for you to develop FCAT-styled questions, “why”, and “what” questions. Also short

and long response questions can be created.

Rules and Expectations Read the directions carefully. (If you need to read

them twice please do.) Ask a group member if you don’t understand.

Stay focused and think critically. Complete your work and do your best.

WRITING CENTERPurpose

This center is where you can become creative and express yourself in writing.

Rules and Expectations Be creative and share ideas with people in your

group. Stay focused and complete all your work. Never give up or say you can’t!!! Use the dictionary or thesaurus to help you spell

words. Please PROOF READ your work. Write neatly and do not rush through your work. Remember to use punctuation correctly. Make sure your work is organized and complete.

GUIDED READINGPurpose

This is a time when we (teacher & students) can sit, read, discuss, and

learn more about a reading selection. You can practice reading silently as well.

Rules and Expectations Be ready to participate when questions are asked

concerning the reading passage. (You must participate in group discussion).

REMEMBER to use the color coded system for guided reading. (This is mandatory).

Read silently and DO NOT pretend that you are reading.

Complete the assignment at your center.

LISTENING CENTERPurpose

This center is where you listen to an audio book that models reading fluency.

Rules and Expectations Select a book quickly and begin listening. Make sure you are following along with the book

with your finger as the book is being read. You are ONLY allowed to listen to the audio book. If you are caught listening to the radio, cd, or

anything other than the audio book, extreme consequences will follow your actions!!! (So make wise choices)

Vocabulary CenterPurpose

This center helps you increase your

vocabulary skills and word knowledge.

Rules and Expectations

Make sure that you know how to pronounce the word and know what the word means before leaving the center.

Make sure that you complete your assignment.

Stay focused and on task. Use the thesaurus and

dictionary to guide you when completing your assignment.

Try to use some of the words in your everyday conversations.

Grammar/Technology Center

PurposeThis center is where you will learn the composition of sentences, words, and

punctuation. You will also use the promethean board to complete

activities.

Rules and Expectations Remain seated at all times. Make sure there is only one person at the

promethean board at a time. Use the worksheets provided in the binder, but

always write on your own paper.

SummaryLearning Centers are important for all

students. Now that you know the purpose and expectations, it is your

responsibility to adhere to the expectations and guidelines that are

set. Cleaning up your area is also very important. Be respectful and courteous to each other. Please keep all insults, “cracking”, and “roasting” to yourself;

its not important in the classroom setting. Education and learning is our

goal.

REVIEWDirections: Answer each question True or False.

1. Listening to the radio at the listening center is appropriate.

2. Participating in discussion during guided reading is a great way to show that you comprehend the passage.

3. Following the color coded system during guided reading is not important.

4. I am allowed to play solitaire or use the internet while at the computer station.

5. Independent reading is when you read with a group.6. Writing neatly and using proper punctuation at the writing

center is recommended.7. FCAT based questions, why, and what questions are

developed at the reciprocal teaching center.8. I need to know how to pronounce the words and know the

meaning of the words at the vocabulary center.9. At the grammar/technology center, I can work with my

partner at the promethean board.10. There are seven centers total in the rotation.