Literacy Stations

Facilitator: Kirsten

Members: Mo, Darcy, Last, John, Jen P., Tim M., Nancy, Jenne F., Kevin W., Candice, Daryl

As a PLC we explored literacy stations based on the work of Debbie Diller. We shared ideas across grade levels and implemented new teaching strategies to enhance literacy in our classrooms.

Our Objective

● Classroom Library● Content Area Stations● Independent Reading● Listening Station● Word Study● Drama Station● Poetry Station● Guided Reading/Literature

Circles

Debbie Diller’s 8 stations

● builds students’ organizational skills● empowers students to self-select

from a variety of subjects and levels● books are accessible and abundant

at all times

Classroom Library

Grade 5

Classroom Library

● extend students’ opportunity for more inquiry

● allow more time for peer interaction● student-centered● provide opportunities to use content-

specific vocabulary and language

Content Area Stations

Content Area Stations

Content Area Stations

● Encourages stamina● Differentiated by student interest

and reading level● Increases discussion and deeper

understanding● builds fluency and vocabulary

Independent/Partner Reading

Grade 4

Independent/Partner Reading

● provides opportunities to hear fluent readers

● allows students to be exposed to a variety of expressions and dialects

● builds listening comprehension● provides access to text they may not

be able to read on their own

Listening Station

Listening Station

Listening Station

● increases vocabulary● allows students to recognize

patterns and relationships between words

● demystifies English spelling● teaches basic etymology

Word Study

Word Study

Thai Literacy 9-12Pronounce and translate words or phrases to understand direct meaning and indirect meaning.

Picture Clue

คณิตศาสตร์ /ka nit sart/ Mathematics

ภมูศิาสตร์ /phu mi sart/ Geography

ปฏิวติั /pa ti wat/Revolution

ฮิตเลอร์

● offers students a voice through expression of character

● builds empathy and collaboration● provides a kinesthetic mode for

learning● builds self-confidence and creativity

in public speaking

Drama Station

Drama Station

● exposes students to numerous poetic forms and poetic devices

● develops critical/creative thinking skills: visualization, writing, word choice

● increases fluency through oral readings

Poetry Station

Poetry Station

● provides a safe environment for immediate feedback and discussion

● gives students opportunities to teach and learn from each other

● allows time to practice reading strategies: decoding, fluency, comprehension, accuracy

Guided Reading/Literature Circles

Guided Reading/Literature Circles

Literacy Stations

Thank you