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Practice with Purpose: Literacy Work Stations for Grades 3-6
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Product Description
In her 30 years as an educator, Debbie Diller has closely examined classroom practice, asking "Why? What's the purpose?" Watching primary students work successfully at literacy work stations, she wondered with teachers, "Why don't we have upper-grade students doing this? Could we kick it up a notch?"
In her new book, Debbie shows teachers of grades three-to-six how to structure their classrooms so that all students can be successful doing meaningful independent work using literacy work stations.
Practice with Purpose offers guidance on establishing routines for independent reading and response writing, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to set up and manage a variety of hands-on literacy work stations appropriate for intermediate students. Each chapter includes:
- how to introduce the station;
- innovative ways to use materials;
- what to model to guarantee independence;
- how to troubleshoot;
- assessment and accountability ideas;
- how the station supports student achievement on state tests;
- reflection questions for professional development.
The extensive appendix includes time-saving tools such as management board icons, graphic organizers, task cards, and recommended Web sites and children's literature.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #23785 in Books
- Published on: 2005-01-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 224 pages
Customer Reviews
Literacy Work stations for Grades 3-6
I went for this book as soon as I saw it on line - there is little out there for grades 5&6 when it comes to centers. While I got some good ideas, I was disappointed overall. The examples seem to focus on the lower grades, 3rd and 4th, and it left me wanting more information and examples for older kids. I am also unclear on how the novel we might be using in class fits into this concept. One area I did find especially helpful was how to organize and get started at the beginning of the year. It eased some fears for this first time work station user.
Finally a book with practical ideas!
Practice With Purpose is a wonderful book. I have been searching for a long time for ideas on how to incorporate literacy centers into my 3rd grade classroom, without creating more work for myself. Debbie Diller has solved that problem. Not only does she describe different centers, she actually walks you through how to set each center up with your class. She also has great ideas for making your classroom library more usable. Since getting this book I have reorganized my classroom library and the kids love it! I have also shared this book with my team and we are all using the ideas from it.
A Must Have for Guided Reading
This book has answered all of the questions I have had about organizing centers during my literacy block. During my reading groups, I have wanted to have centers going at the intermediate level, but have been intimidated by the amount of work involved in setting them up. The author has shared ideas in creating centers that are logical, smart, efficient, necessary and don't involve staying up until midnight each night. Too bad I didn't have this 10 years ago!
