Tablet use in Centers

Teacher will set up 6 ELA centers
1) Reading Fluency, using timer and grade level text
2) Grammar workshop. Ex: Students have to use word tiles to create complete sentences, then write
down their sentences to be shared and improved upon by the next group. Sentences will be assessed
later as a class to see complete sentences.
3) Word making: Students will be given letters and asked to make words, they will write their words down
and after 5 min check against the previous groups words for new words. (teacher will start the list with
5 "hard" words. (use Google)
4)Writing time, students will use a sentence starter and write for 5 minutes and then switch with a
partner to share and expand on the partners' writing.
5) Reading: Students will read quietly for 10 minutes in a book of their choice; probably a group book
since they can not go home.
6)Tablet time:
a) students will be partnered up by need, 2 high and 2 low
b) 2 Students will work on a preassigned app utilizing it to help them practice a skill: grammar,
letter naming, phonics, blending, word building, etc...
c) while 2 are working the tablet 2 more will be using cards to practice their skill at the 5 minute
timer the partners will switch and the other two will take over the tablet.


Teacher will setup 6 Math"Experts" Centers
Each center will be run by the expert who will manage and lead the group. This allows for more mobility for the teacher and to pull individuals as she sees their need to or to assess. The centers are designed to be quick reminder sets. they are also good for quick assessments and checkins. experts are expected to let teacher know if a particular student is struggling or does not know how to do the concept. Time, money are always good check-ins.
1 & 2) Number Fluency: Quick Multiplication/ Division Facts or Addition/ Subtraction Facts
3)Number naming: expert will say/ write a number others will write the number they hear or see in
another predesignated form.
4) Rounding: Again expert leads group by giving them a number and the place value to round to
5) Large addition and subtraction problems.
6)Tablet time:
a) students will be partnered up by need, 2 high and 2 low
b) 2 Students will work on a preassigned app utilizing it to help them practice a skill: Fact flash
cards, random problems to solve, geometry shape naming, 4th grade math concepts, 4th grade
learning games, Math puppy (facts), etc...
c) while 2 are working the tablet 2 more will be using cards to practice their skill at the 5 minute
timer the partners will switch and the other two will take over the tablet.

Students will cycle in 10 minute sessions.