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Balanced Literacy Parent Information Night River Vale Public Schools. October 13, 2011 Julie-Anne Walsh, PhD Literacy Consultant. Balanced Literacy…. involves the application of skills to the reading of excellent literature and authentic writing tasks. Balanced Literacy….
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Balanced LiteracyParent Information NightRiver Vale Public Schools October 13, 2011 Julie-Anne Walsh, PhD Literacy Consultant
Balanced Literacy… • involves the application of skills to the reading of excellent literature and authentic writing tasks
Balanced Literacy… • involves the application of skills to the reading of excellent literature and authentic writing tasks • reflects a gradual release of responsibility from the teacher to the students
Balanced Literacy… • involves the application of skills to the reading of excellent literature and authentic writing tasks • reflects a gradual release of responsibility from the teacher to the students • provides teacher-supported, assessment-based, comprehensive skills instruction
Balanced Literacy Components • Reading • Writing • Language Arts/Word Study
Reading Components • Teacher Read-Aloud • Shared Reading • Guided Reading & Strategy Lessons • Book Clubs • Independent Reading
Writing Components • Teacher Write-Aloud • Shared Writing • Guided Writing & Strategy Lessons • Independent Writing
Language Arts/Word Study Components • Phonics & Spelling • High-Frequency Words • Vocabulary • Grammar • Handwriting
Literacy Assessments • Letter/Sound Identification • Concepts of Print • High-Frequency Words • Independent Reading Level Assessment • Spelling Inventory • Writing Sample
Book Levels • Text Characteristics • Behaviors/Strategies • Text Examples
Reading Workshop • Minilesson • Independent Reading Time • Conferring • Guided Reading • Strategy Lessons • Partnerships • Book Clubs • Mid-Workshop Teaching Point • Teaching Share
Writing Workshop • Minilesson • Independent Writing Time • Conferring • Strategy Lessons • Partnerships • Mid-Workshop Teaching Point • Teaching Share
Fitting It All In • Read Aloud • Reading/Writing Workshop • Shared Reading/Writing • Word Study
Transition Plan • A Look Back • 2011-2012 • A Look Ahead