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Focus Walls

What is a Focus Wall? Interactive language arts bulletin board Reflects the current teaching/learning occurring in the classroom Becomes focal point for new learning as theme is launched As theme progresses, it evolves to reflect a deeper understanding of ideas discussed in theme

What is the purpose of the Focus Wall? Focuses students’ learning Serves as a visual aid for students Helps students to make connections with language arts elements and new concepts presented in the theme Encourages use and application of academic language

Where should the Focus Wall be placed? Accessible as a reference tool for teacher and students during language arts lessons Near or behind teacher when he/she is presenting direct instruction lessons Suggestions: Front of classroom For primary grades, near rug area

Components of a Focus Wall Theme Title Selection Stories (Titles/Covers) Genre(s) Comprehension Strategies Comprehension Skills

Components of a Focus Wall (continued) Vocabulary Words Spelling Words and/or High Frequency Words Language Arts Standards Theme Related Pictures and Realia

Focus Wall as an Interactive Tool Introduce, reinforce and review theme concepts and words Sample ideas for students: Work on launching the theme projects and include on the Focus Wall Share theme related items Match vocabulary words with corresponding picture/visuals or definitions “Read the room” including the Focus Wall during Universal Access

Encourage Participation Invite students to add to the Focus Wall Pictures, Realia, Art Work, or Articles that support the theme Ask students’ families to contribute to the focus wall

Be Creative! Design and organize the Focus Wall to meet your needs and students’ needs Possible materials (but not limited to): Pocket charts -Sheet Protectors Index Cards -Highlighter Tape Cut outs -Post-It Arrows Sentence Strips -Plastic Bags Chart Paper -Clothespins Related Pictures/Clip Art -Rings

Resource Newport-Mesa USD website www.nmusd.us Click on Departments Click on Elementary Education Click on Reading 1st

Resource Santa Maria Bonita School District website www.smbsd.org Click on District Programs Click on Reading

Resource Houghton Mifflin website www.eduplace.com Click on Reading/Language Arts Click on HM Reading (top right) Click on Textbook Support Or Click on HM English

Resource Google website to search for pictures/visuals related to theme concepts and vocabulary words www.google.com Click on Images tab Search