I don't teach 5th grade, but I have a few ideas for you. For the gifted group, I would definitely do literature circles. I do them with my high group in 3rd grade. Don't do a whole lot of teaching of "learning stations". Look into the Daily 5 from the sisters. www.the2sisters.com. I probably would call it the "daily 3" for 5th grade, but with this, you don't have to create any "centers". It also takes a minimum of 3-4 weeks to start guided reading groups. The kids do need to know what the other centers will be. I do read-to-self, work on writing, listening to reading (on the computer), and some other things as needed. Hope this helps!
--- On Sun, 8/23/09, mcgen1998 <mcgen1...@yahoo.com> wrote: From: mcgen1998 <mcgen1...@yahoo.com> Subject: [MOSAIC] 5th gr. Starting guided reading To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009, 5:44 PM I teach 5th grade and am moving from lots of whole group instruction to guided reading groups. I have a few "learning stations" in mind. But my question is: How do I go about getting started? Don't I have to teach the skills needed in the stations first? I have two different ability groups for two hours of language arts each. One is a gifted group, so I'll probably do more literature circles than guided reading with them. Does this sound right? How long should it take before I am into the guided reading schedule? Thanks for your imput. Therese in NC _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
