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WORK STATION EXPECTATIONS

• Heterogeneous grouping will be used.

• You must work!• Be respectful!• Make responsible choices!• Work cooperatively!• Remain in your own stations.• Complete your logs and tasks!• If you finish early, keep working!

WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED HELP?

 1. Try three times on your own.

2. Ask a partner.3. Ask a helper.4. Write your name on the

board.

WORD SEARCH STATION• Search words from the academic

vocabulary list in the textbook.• Search only for the words of the day.• Create a word map for each word.

• Frayer Model• Find the words in the story.• Write the page number and read the

sentence you found the word used in.• Test each other’s knowledge of the

word meanings.

LISTENING WORK STATION• Listen to the story • (Circle of Friends).

• Complete a listening log.• Complete a partner fluency

check.• Discuss the story with your

partners.

MAPPING WORK STATION• Select type of organizer you

will be using (Venn Diagram, Circle Map)

• Explore the topic and complete the organizer.

• Use the promethean board for your brainstorming; after, transfer your completed thinking map on paper.

• Discuss your choice.

WRITING WORK STATION• Use Cornell notes to respond

to questions from the story.• Complete all the workbook

activities from the pages read.

• Compare your notes with your partners.

 

READING WORK STATION • Read a book in the book

nook.• You can read with a buddy

or read alone. • Complete a reading log or

write a book review.• Draw your favorite part of

what you read.

COMPUTER WORK STATION

• Logon to FCAT Explorer.• You will start at level 3.• Once you complete a stage

you will move on to the next stage.

• Ask questions if you are not sure!

PEER TUTORING WORK STATION

• Help each other to complete ALL assigned tasks from ALL stations.

• Ask questions if you are not sure.• The teacher will guide you if you

need more help.

COOPERATIVE LEARNING ROLES

Manager• Keeps the group on task• Makes sure everyone has

a chance to participate and offer ideas.

COOPERATIVE LEARNING ROLES

Timekeeper• Helps the group use time

wisely• Reminds the group of time

remaining for activity at regular intervals.

COOPERATIVE LEARNING ROLESScribe• With the help of group members,

writes down group’s ideas.• Spelling and penmanship de not

count.• Draws charts/graphs and key

concepts.

COOPERATIVE LEARNING ROLESReporter• With the help of group

members, synthesizes key points and summarizes for the whole group.

COOPERATIVE LEARNING ROLESRunner• Gathers materials and supplies

needed for the performance task.• Takes completed activities and

projects and turns them in to the assigned area.

• SWITCH ROLES AT EVERY STATION