In our model of literacy instruction, a balanced literacy approach, students engage in meaningful literacy activities through which they develop literacy habits. From grade to grade and from classroom to classroom, differences exist in the management of reading and writing instruction; however, the components of a balanced literacy approach remain the same and include:
Elements of Reading Instruction
- Read Aloud and Accountable Talk
- Shared Reading
- Guided Reading
- Reading Strategy Groups
- Book Clubs/Literature Circles
- Partner Reading
- Independent Reading
- Word Study: Phonological Awareness/Phonics/Word Analysis
Elements of Writing Instruction