Hannah+L.


 * //I have a printed version of my Ideal ELA classroom, which I will later scan into this Wiki page.//**

I wanted to create a classroom environment that would foster reading and facilitate writing. I wanted to create an emphasis on student-centered learning, as well as incorporating my students with the tools to become editors and publishers of their own writing - much influenced through Rief's Chapter 2!

__**Reading/Inspiration Corner**__ This area contains the classroom library, as well as provides an area for relaxed reading. I would love if this area had some natural sunlight from windows, as well as a variety of amazing books! My inspiration for this area comes from my passion for reading and the opportunities I was provided with to read in relaxed and inspiring areas.

__**Writing Resources**__ I wanted to provide this area to students to enrich and maintain their writing enthusiasm! By providing them with tools, such as pens, different types of paper, and scrap paper, I can allow my students the availability to write when the inspiration strikes them, or in response to their independent reading. I was always able to write when inspiration struck and it really inspired me to push myself to succeed in writing. I cannot wait to see the writings my students will produce because of the availability and resources to express their writings.

__**Publishing Area**__ This area is all about the publishing of students' writing, because it provides examples of published writings, opportunities to enter contests or send writings off for publication, and the computers to type and edit their work. I think it would be so exciting to have the opportunity for students to publish their work, as well as be inspired by other works already published. The bookshelf would also contain a box for each period with last names of students on manilla folders for them to use as their writing folder, containing:
 * writing samples (completed)
 * writing in-progress for teacher review
 * feedback on the in-progress writing for teaching review samples

__**One-on-One and Student Desk Groupings**__ I decided on providing the opportunity for students to have one-on-one meetings with myself acting as an editor and guide for writing and reading. For reading, this would allow struggling students to discuss difficult comprehension passages or struggles in reading. For writing, one-on-one would allow students the availability for me to hear their ideas, provide helpful feedback, and listen to their concerns. This area could also serve as a place for individual mini-lessons for individual students who are struggling on particular area of literature. In the bookcases behind the teacher desk, I would like to keep helpful articles, lessons, mini-lessons, and teacher resources - they would be grouped by topic, category, or authors. I also decided to group my students in heterogeneously pairs, as well as present them in a U-shape for easy accessibility, function, and viewing of lessons.