LITERACY

WORK STATIONS

Beln Embid
CEIP J.A. Labordeta
(Zaragoza)

A literacy work station is

an area within the
classroom where
students do work
alone or interact with
one another, using
instructional materials
to explore and expand
their literacy
(Debbie Diller)

. It gives kids the opportunity

to read sucessfully with
minimal support.
. It engages the learner:
emotional, energetic and
physical.
. Students practice what was
modeled and taught by the
teacher, expanding the
work to make it their own.

. It allows for assessment and

small group instruction.

Teachers should:
. Model how to use materials
and do tasks (circle time).
. Provide choice.
. Make learning relevant and
personal.
. Make it enganging.

. Use management boards.

LITERACY
WORK STATIONS

. Big books
. Writing
. ABC/Word Study
. Pocket chart

. Listening
. Computer
. Overhead

. Books that have been used for

shared reading.
. Students must be familiar with
these texts.
. Students can:
- point to words (one-to-one matching)
- find high frequency words
- find certain kinds of words
(e.g. three-letter words)

- buddy read using pointers.

 Learn visual features

of letters to assist in
letter identification.
Identify letters
automatically.
Students can:
-

Use letter sorting cards

(starts like my name,
number of letters, syllabes,
topics animals- )
Make letters with play
dough.
Play alphabet bingo.

. Students can use childrens names:

- Classify girls / boys
- Number of letters
- Spelling names
- Match name and photos.
. Students can match words and
pictures using flashcards.

. Sequence lines in a poem, words to

create my own sentences, ABC
order

. It allows the student to listen

to a story without assistance
and to read a story again and
again.
. Students can read along with
the book.
. Students can draw a picture
after the listening.

. Students can:
- Play a game.
- Listen to a story.
- Type spelling words.
- Edit a piece of writing.
- E-mail a pen pal.
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It is a place for children to

work with familiar text to
practice left-to-right
progression, one-to-one
corresponde or fluency.
We can use familiar poems,
songs, chants or even
worksheets written on
transparencies.
Students can also sort and
spell with magnetic letters.

. Children will practice correct

letter formation and letter-sound
correspondence in writing.
. Students can:
-Practice writing their names.
-Write a letter or a note.
-Write words from the word
book and the help board.
-Write sentences using
frameworks.

OTHER WORK STATIONS

Puzzles
Poetry
Independent reading
Drama
Art

Buddy reading
Classroom Library
Science
Social Studies

Have fun