[MOSAIC] maybe OT-if so I apologize-independent literacy work

[Laura Cannon]

How many students do you have?  I would think it might be better to just
have 2 groups--one group can read and do some sort of response or worksheet
related to what they read while you work with the other group.  That would
be 30 minutes with you and 30 minutes independently.  Appoint a reliable
student for each independent group to assist those who need help.  Do  you
have accelerated reader?

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Subject: [MOSAIC] maybe OT-if so I apologize-independent literacy work

I am sorry if this is off topic, but I am really stuggling and had hoped
for 
some advice.  
 
I teach third grade and during my ninety minute literacy block, 60 minutes  
consists of small group and literacy stations.  Last year I had an
assistant 
to be a small group, I was a small group and one group of students was
working 
on literacy stations.  I no longer have an assistant available and  I am 
struggling with what the kids should/can do during that 20 minute rotation  
without me.  
 
I am calling this time the thinking station, the majority of my class reads

below grade level and they are not independent enough to read silently for
20  
minutes.  Also, they MUST produce a product of some sort each day for  
accountability.  (This part drives me nuts, what is wrong with just reading
for the 
sake of enjoyment?)  I am not allowed to let them do anything  related to 
grammar, or writing, unless it is in response to a book they have  read.
Nothing 
cross curricular either.  
 
 
Any ideas?   I am loosing my mind over this.
 
Rosie
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