Literacy Rich Classroom
Literacy Rich Classroom
A well-organized, positive learning environment includes:
• A sense of order (schedule, management, tone) (sample #1 #2)
• Room is well organized, nurturing, & supports learning (sample )
• Room is free of clutter
• Room reflects teacher’s personal style • Procedures are established & students follow them routinely without need for repetition (sample #1 #2 ) • Appropriate guidelines are in place, which enables students to engage in real learning through inquiry • Smooth transitions are evident • Materials are organized, labeled, & easily accessible to students (sample #1) • Student seating supports interaction & cooperative learning activities • Perceptive teachers listen attentively to students, observe learning styles, teach to needs, & incorporate strategies to increase learning • Provides print-rich environment which includes: o Labeling (samples #1 #2 )
• Provides opportunities for authentic literacy practice rather than worksheets
• Displays student writing (on walls, in class books, etc.) (samples #1 #2 ) • Creates a classroom library that consists of narrative and informational texts in a wide variety
of genres, that are appropriately leveled for independent reading (samples #1 #2 #3 )
(#3 #4)• Provides literacy centers or independent study literacy materials (samples #1 #2 #3 #4 ) • Provides writing areas (samples #1 #2 ) • Posts Word Walls that are focused on literacy including content words (samples #1 #2 ) |
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