
BCPS Literacy Field Guide for Educators
A Field Guide for Planning and Delivering High Quality Instruction
Effective Components of Balanced Literacy Instruction
Modeled Reading |
Shared Reading |
Guided Reading |
Independent Reading and Writing |
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Literature, which includes literary and informational texts that integrate the content areas, is the constant of a balanced literacy approach. Reading and writing are not compartmentalized, but, rather integrated, with speaking and listening, to support student learning.
A balanced literacy approach focuses on two essential areas: reading and writing. This approach engages children in a variety of authentic reading and writing experiences. It benefits students in many ways: students develop a broad range of reading and writing abilities; both focused instruction and independent work are valued so there is a better chance to meet the needs of a diverse group of students; students learn basic information and skills, but they also develop strategies that will help them apply their knowledge in a variety of reading and writing contexts; and there is an emphasis on comprehension, which is the goal of all reading (Pinnell, 2000).
Alignment Of Curriculum Components In A Balanced Literacy Instructional Model
Each of the seven curriculum components include behaviors and understandings throughout grades PreK-8 for teachers to notice, instruct, and support the language and literacy learning of students. The balanced literacy model provides the instructional framework for which each of these curriculum components can be delivered in a variety of whole-class, small-group and individual settings. Differences exist in the classroom management of reading and writing instruction from grade to grade, and from classroom to classroom, based on the student needs.
TEACHER DOES |
TEACHER AND STUDENTS DO Teacher Reads and Writes “WITH” Students |
TEACHER AND STUDENTS DO Teacher Reads and Writes “WITH” Students |
STUDENTS DO |
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MODELED READING & WRITING |
SHARED READING & WRITING |
GUIDED READING & WRITING |
INDEPENDENT READING & WRITING |
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