LITERACY Classroom Arrangement Bilingual/ESL Program
Good management begins with a thoughtful room arrangement and careful selection of materials. The way you organize the furniture and supplies will support the learning that takes place within your classroom. Mary B. Schulman and Carleen D. Payne Guided Reading: Making It Work
What to Look for in a Balanced Literacy Classroom? Literacy Framework Word Study Large group area with instructional materials (easel, alphabet/name charts ) Word walls Word Study Work stations Reading Workshop Delimited large group area Classroom library Small group instruction area Students grouped desk areas Students materials storage areas Teacher-student created print around the classroom Work stations Writing Workshop Large group area Students desk areas Students writing storage areas Writing workshop area Teacher-Student created print posted around the classroom (Mini-lessons, students writing samples )
Large Group Area-Kinder-First Pared de Palabras Ingles/ English Word Wall Tabla de Nombres de Estudiantes Students Name Chart Tabla de abecedario/sonidos Alphabet/Sound Charts Pared de Palabras Español/ Spanish Word Wall Caballete Easel Caja con materiales de instruccion/ Instructional materials box Literatura alrededor de la clase Literature alrededor de la clase Large group area delimited for whole group Instruction: Word Study, Reading/Writing Mini-lessons and Word Study
Large Group Area: 2 nd -5 th grade Caballete Easel Caja con materiales de instruccion/ Instructional materials box Biblioteca de clase Classroom Library Large group area delimited for whole group Instruction: Word Study, Reading/Writing Mini-lessons and Word Study
Area for Small Group Instruction Dibujos de apoyo para lectura guiada Prompt Icons for Guided Reading Literatura alrededor de la clase Literature around the classroom Libros organizados por niveles. Books groups according to levels Tabla de abecedario/sonidos Alphabet/Sound charts Cuaderno de lectura guiada de la maestra/ Teacher s guided reading notebook (Guided Reading Lessons/Groups, Cartapacio de evaluación/pruebas de alfabetización Literacy Assessment Binder Temporizador/ Timer Campana de estaciones de trabajo/ Bell for workstations Materiales de instruccion para puntos de enseñanza/ Instructional materials for teaching points
Guided Reading NoteBook
Literacy Assessments Binder
Classroom Library The classroom library is the heart of reader s workshop. The libary is labeled and categorized according to genres.
Classroom Library
Classroom Library
Reader s Workshop Sequence The reader s workshop sequence is posted on the wall to help students move from one section to another and to promote structure and predictability in the classroom.
Reading Nooks Map Mapa de Rincones de Lectura
Reading Nooks Map Mapa de Rincones de Lectura
Reading Book Nooks/ Rincones de lectura
Reader s Workshop Organizing Boxes
Reader s Workshop Boxes
Reader s Workshop Materials
Reading Logs/Records de Lectura
Students Desk Area Students Desks are arranged to promote collaborative work.
Word Walls: First Day of School (visible in large group area) High Frequency Words are placed on Word Wall once they are introduced to and students have worked with them.
Word Walls: Middle of the Year High Frequence Words are placed on word walls along with other words students may need daily for reading and writing. Words are placed on Word Walls once they are introduced and students have worked with them.
Word Wall: Trifold can be used to maximize space
Writer s Workshop Ru Writing Workshop Area -Organization- Scribed Stories and Mini-lessons posted on walls. Literature Around the class Finished Pieces of Writing Pens Paper and Covers Writing Workshop Folders
Reglas, Rutinas, Procedimientos Writing Workshop Area
Workstations/CENTERS Managed Independent Learning is a structured time during the guided reading block where children independently manage and take charge of their own learning by engaging in a variety of appropriately planned literacy activities Literacy Collaborative
Workstations Management Board/Icons
2 nd and 3 rd Grade
Work Stations/ Learning Centers
Workstations
Storage Areas for Reading Workshop, Work Stations and Instructional Supplies Literature Around the class
Work Stations /Storage Areas
Reader s Workshop Mini-lessons Anchor charts Mini-lessons created by teacher and students on chart paper are posted on the walls as a reference/reminder for students to use for present and future lessons and to connect old with new learning.
-Mini-lessons- Anchor Charts
Print Around the Classroom Writing Workshop Scribed Stories
LITERACY Classroom Arrangement Bilingual/ESL Program