Morgan+Faulk

I chose to do 2 different layouts: one being a more practical approach, and the other being more idealist.
The Practical Approah This classroom is of average dimensions for a middle-school classroom. It features an open floor plan with designated areas that are generally sanctioned off by rugs. The colors are bright hues that denote energy and warmth. The room coordinates (color wise) to create a cohesive feel.
 * Practical Classroom: **

- **Main grouping of seats**: The desks are arranged into groups of 5. This is effective for reader-response groups and workshop groups. - **Main Board:** This is either a SmartBoard, dry-erase board, or projector screen. This is necessary for classroom presentations and mini-lessons. - **Stool:** useful for the teacher during longer presentations, conferences, and mini-lessons. (Atwell, 102) - **Reading Room/ Section:** This area is sectioned off by a rug and complete with floor cushions. The rug denotes that it is a separate space in the classroom. There is a large bookcase here that will be filled with books that compose the classroom library. Students can check these books out and read in this space or at their seats. (Atwell, Pope, and Rief, 23) - **Teacher Area:** There is a desk, chair, rug, bookcase, and shelves. This is the area where the teacher can keep organized. It should also act as a command center of sorts. The teacher can see all areas of the classroom from this vantage point. - **Conference Area:** Here, there is a round conference table with four chairs and a rug. The rug designates this place as separate from the rest of the classroom. Students can hold peer and teacher conferences here. (Rief, 23) - **Drafting Supplies:** Located beside the conference center are these supplies .They include glue, tape, scissors, scrap paper, etc. (Atwell, 98) - **Computer Center:** Students can use one of the three computers to research, organize, draft, publish, and read. (Atwell, 102)


 * The Ideal, Lofted Classroom **

**2nd Floor Loft**


** Ideal Lofted Classroom ** This classroom is larger than the “practical classroom” floor plan and offers a reading and conferencing area loft that is approximately half the size of the lower level. This floor plan gives students distinct workspace areas and ample space to move in.

**Main Floor:** The color scheme is modern and energetic. Everything coordinates to give the room a cohesive feel.

- **Homework/ Bellwork Table:** Homework and Bellwork are to be dropped off and picked up here. There is also a notebook for missed work for students to find. Lost and Found items can be placed here. (Scott, my CT) - **Main Board:** This is a SmartBoard, dry-erase board, or projector screen. This is necessary for classroom presentations and mini-lessons. - **Flip- Chart:** For mini-lesson since it keeps a permanent record of what was discussed. (Atwell, 103 and 153) - **Crafts and Supplies Storage:** For projects related to Literature analysis and crafting. This can also house student folders/portfolios. - **Computer Center:** Students can use one of the four computers to research, organize, draft, publish, and read. (Atwell, 102) - **Teacher Territory:** There is an elongated desk, chair, rug, bookcases, and shelves. This is the area where the teacher can keep organized. It should also act as a command center of sorts. The teacher can see all areas (except for parts of the loft) of the classroom from this vantage point. - **Reference Shelf:** This houses reference texts for students to use such as thesaurus, dictionaries, travel books, etc. (Atwell, 99) - **Main grouping of seats:** The desks are arranged into groups of 5. This is effective for reader-response groups and workshop groups.

**Lofted 2nd Story** The open railing allows for the teacher to keep an eye on the students as well as keeping the classroom connected to each other. The colors coordinate to tie the room into a cohesive space.

- **Drafting supplies:** This includes reference books, crafting supplies (glue, scissors, tape), publication materials, etc. (Atwell, 99) - **Lonely computer:** This computer will be useful for students with IEPs, those who need different modifications, and students who prefer to work alone. - **Conference Tables:** Here, there are two round conference tables with four chairs and a rug. The rug designates this place as separate from the rest of the loft. Students can hold peer and teacher conferences here. Having two conference tables allows for more students to meet. (Rief, 23) - **Reading Room:** Here students can read and relax with the large classroom library. This area is sectioned off by a rug and is complete with couches, chairs, and pillows. The large bookcases house the classroom library. Students can check out books from here and read them in the same area. Floor lamps create a cozy feel. (Atwell, Pope, and Rief, 23)