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[|implementing literacy into the classroom] home There are many ways to be successful at implementing literacy into the classroom. All of this following information about certain ways and activities we can do in the classroom was provided by Andrea Hillbrick in our lecture.  Recall trays: This involves students by having them identify and describe the differences between the objects on the tray. This activity supports students to; A way to work out what the students have gained out of a lesson or activity is to use a learning triangle. This is a graphic oraganiser which helps students to reflect on the knowledge they have gained form an activity. It could be used by the teacher for reflection during an assignment, unit or topic to help the students reconnect with what they have previously learnt, or to reflect on excursions ECT.
 * Develop observational skills.
 * Develop listening skills.
 * Ask questions to clarify or gain more information.
 * Identify the similarities and differences.
 * Use descriptive language.

Effective literacy teacher make sure they are able to maximize time on task. They can achieve this by balancing individual time with small group and whole class focus. Record steps and time allocation on a small white board and display it so the students also know what is going on. Task management boards are good way to make sure everyone knows what they are doing. Teachers need to make sure they group the students as individuals on the board and rotate the groups around based on the teaching focus.

A word splash is a helpful way to introduce new vocabulary. Read through the text first and then as a group decide on key words, phrases or concepts that students are unsure about. Write them down and discuss the meaning and the structure of the words with the students and form a learning activity that could be used with the words.