The Kingdom and The Keys: Gamified Language Arts

English Station Work

Close-Reading

Newsela
3rd Period Code = VB98FV  
5th Period Code = V92RKB

Grammar

NoRedInk
3rd Period Code = dmxc3dcm
5th Period Code = kave4ch4

Independent Reading

Independent Reading

Writing / Project

Key Projects and Writing

Station Explanation

Each of the four stations has approximately 45 minutes of planned content each week, with station specific goals for students to complete. 
Students are given two 15-minute stations per day, after the 15 minute group station, to work on any of the four stations. 
The purpose of this structure is to cover the broad range of topics in English 3 and 4, as well as to allow students a measure of control over the structure of the daily class, and their week. 

Group Work Station

Students read as a group for 15 minutes in the Primary Text 
This can be a long form novel, a selection from a novel, an article, or any other source of information that aids in completing writing and research projects, as well as engaging in Socratic Discussions. 

Independent Close Reading

Students read in a selection of three different non-fiction articles each week and respond to those articles either in multiple choice ACT-like questions, or in short form written responses

Independent Grammar

Students work through 45 minute grammar lessons in 15 minute chunks

The full 45 minute lesson is due by Friday each week. 

Students may receive mini-lessons or small group lessons during this time, as well

Independent Reading OR A2C

Students in non-A2C courses use this time to read their Independent Reading text and journal on their reading in their IR text. 

A2C courses use this time to focus on skills necessary to excel in the four JCTC A2C essays. 

Independent Writing / Key Projects

Students use this time to work on their chosen career path, and complete one Key Project per each two week period. 

The goal of this station is that students continuously get practice writing in the domain of their choosing

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