2. Stations Teach math lesson in the station (small group) Students are grouped based on pretests given before each math unit Other math stations are grouped heterogeneously Reading station groups are based on STAR Reading and Acuity assessments Students read books in their zone of proximal development (ZPD) Station work is differentiated Literacy Stations: Reading, Word Work, Writing Math Stations: Lesson, Project Connection, Spiral Review/FasttMath

3. Projects “Above and Beyond” column on project rubric Leadership roles within the group More challenging aspects of the project

4. Choices Homework choices: Wordly Wise contract Accelerated Reading Project choices: Technology End product Roles Drive project Create stations Classroom Ambassador

5. Homework Math homework is differentiated Reading skill work is beyond 4 th grade level Wordly Wise (continue from 3 rd grade) Weekly reading log (AR)