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I Can…

Literacy Charts

These are the stations we use at Literacy time. We are able to take ownership and choose which activities would help us meet our literacy goals. We have two weeks before the rotation starts again.

Remember which ones are ‘must dos’

~ R.E.D. ~

All the usual rules for R.E.D. apply. You can use anywhere quiet in the room to do R.E.D.

I can…

← check my Reading Plan for what I wish to read and start reading.

← use my reading log to keep track of my reading.

~ Lit Circle ~

I can…

← sign up for a lit circle meeting and choose what role I’d like to take on this week.

← check the Lit Circle Role Descriptions so I know what I have to do before the circle meeting.

← read this week’s assigned text..

← complete any before-meeting preparation.

~ Oral Reading ~

I can…

← choose a short passage of text to read (about half a page).

← check the Oral Reading Rubric and think about which skills I want to focus on.

← practise reading the text a few times.

← use the recording equipment to record myself reading the text.

← listen back and use the rubric to assess myself.

← paste the rubric into my reading log.

~ Poetry ~

I can…

← choose a poem and read.

← take a deeper look.

Use the ‘Types and Forms of Poetry’ and the ‘Devices Poets Use’ booklets to work out what type of poetry I’m reading and to discover some of the devices the poet has used effectively.

← pick one of the following to do:

• Draw a picture to illustrate the poem

• Rehearse the poem to recite in front of the class.

• Complete a ‘Talk to the Author’ response.

• Write my own poem based on this idea.

~ Writing ~ Drafting ~

I can…

← continue an unfinished draft.

← check my Writing Plan for genres and topics I’ve chosen to do.

← plan a new text.

← begin a new draft.

~ Writing ~ Editing ~

I can…

← make changes to improve my writing.

← use a ruler to guide my re-reading.

← edit on three levels using my blue proof reading guide:

1. Message level - does my text ‘read well’?

2. Sentence level - punctuation?

3. Word level - read it backwards and look for spelling to fix

← flick through the Rich Writing book to find ways of improving my writing.

← ask a friend to proof read my writing down at the talking table.

~ Writing ~ Publishing ~

I can…

← choose an edited piece of writing to publish.

← decide what would be the best way to publish the writing. Here are some options:

|poster |1-page computer print |

|pamphlet |1-page handwritten |

|use border paper |concertina book |

|powerpoint |regular book form |

← publish.

← prepare to share with the class/add to writer’s gift.

~ Punctuation ~

I can…

← choose a type of punctuation I need to learn more about:

| Full stop |Question mark |Talking marks |

| Colon |Apostrophe |Dash |

| Comma |Exclamation mark |Brackets |

← use the resources provided to find out what I need to know.

← make a poster to teach others. Use the sheets provided and these headings:

• What is it?

• What’s it for?

• What are the rules?

← display for others to use.

~ Spelling ~

I can…

← use the ‘Spelling Pathway’ guide to find out what spelling activities would best help me.

(for Word Mountain)

← use a Word Mountain sheet to fill in and follow.

(for Spelling Investigations)

← use the Spelling Investigation sheet to follow.

(for Word Origins)

← use the resources provided to look up words to find out where they’ve come from.

(for Editing Exercises)

← choose an editing sheet to complete.

~ Grammar ~

I can…

← choose an area of grammar I don’t know much about.

|Nouns |Pronouns |Adjectives |

|There are also different types of nouns I could research – proper, common, collective, abstract, concrete. |

|Verbs |Adverbs |Conjunctions |

|I could also research how verbs change for past, present and future tense. |

|Prepositions | | |

← use the resources provided to find out as much as I can.

← add the information to the glossary in my writer’s notebook.

← use the smartboard to teach others by showing examples.

~ Handwriting ~

I can…

← decide what part of my handwriting I’m going to improve:

| even spacing between words |keeping the same slope |

| staying on lines |joining writing |

| correct use of upper/lower case |flourished capitals |

| forming all letters correctly |using speed loops |

← choose a handwriting card that will help me practise this skill.

← copy the writing into my handwriting book.

← practise my touch typing.

← experiment with my calligraphy pen: make a book of quotes, practise forming the letters or write a good will note to someone.

~ Public Speaking ~

I can…

← use the Topics for Public Speaking sheet for ideas to spark my interest.

← choose to:

inform the class.

persuade the class.

entertain the class.

←

← plan my 2 minute speech using a graphic organizer or dot points.

← rehearse my speech and time myself.

← check the Be a Superstar Speaker chart for skills to practise when public speaking.

← perform my speech for the class.

~ Oral Language ~

I can…

← choose a partner to work with then choose a topic card together from the collection. Read and discuss then fill in a PMI chart:

← write the issue up the top, then fill in……

Plus (Positives): What would be the good things about this situation should it really happen. Arguments for this topic.

Minus (Negatives): What would be the negative things about this situation should it really happen. Arguments against this topic.

Interesting (Other consequences): Other aspects and consequences of this topic.

← present our findings with the class.

~ Inquiry ~

I can…

← use the resources to find out information to answer your question.

← put the presentation together.

← restrict my time on the computer to 20 mins max.

~ Challenge Station ~

I can…

← choose an activity from the pocket that will challenge me.

← complete the activity, keeping in mind ‘What am I learning from this?’

← do this activity by myself or with a friend.

← share my discoveries with the class.

~ Fun Station ~

I can…

← reward all my hard work at literacy time with an activity or game that I will enjoy.

← choose a fun activity from the pocket.

← do this by myself or with a friend.

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