Balanced literacy

We’ve arrived at word work in our balanced literacy series. What exactly is word work? What are some ideas and activities? And how do you fit it into a balanced literacy framework? I’m so glad you asked. That’s exactly what we’re exploring in this post! *This post contains affiliate links. What is Word Work? Word ... Read More about What is Word Work?

A Balanced Literacy Framework is one key way to ensure your students are being given plenty of opportunities to make progress as readers and writers throughout the year. Read on for a free reference page that covers what you as the teacher can be doing for each aspect of Balanced Literacy. #reading #literacy

Balanced Literacy Approach. What is Balanced Literacy? How does it look in a kindergarten classroom? Look at reading instruction: read alouds, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading. Also look at writing instruction: Modeled writing, shared writing, interactive writing, guided writing, and independent writing.

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Hi! Thanks for joining me for the third session on how to make balanced literacy work for you! Today I want to dive into shared and interactive writing. This can be SUCH a power component to model skills for your readers and writers. So I'll jump right in with Shared Writing. I've heard it said that if you want to teach effective writing, you must model effective writing- regardless of the grade. Shared Writing is your biggest and most effective chance to model writing in front of your…

Balanced literacy in kindergarten and first grade is a crucial part of the day. See how this teacher explains each element and teaches it in her classroom.

Currently, the debate is between the Science of Reading and Balanced Literacy. People argue that there’s a disconnect between research and classroom practices.

The components of Balanced Literacy and strategies for the classroom! See what I do in the classroom to integrate various literacy instruction and guide students toward proficient and lifelong reading. Set up your balanced literacy classroom with the FREE printable Balanced Literacy Kit.

“Another chart from sunny SF. #tcrwp”

Ha! I taught the DLF Course...recongnize this..balanced literacy wheel...don't see it in the CCS