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Balanced Literacy Newell Elementary 2013-2014. Independent Reading. Writing. Balanced Literacy. Word Work. Supported Reading. Sample Schedule A. Sample Schedule B. Lesson Plan Templates. Must include Newell non- negotiables Assessment Differentiation Student friendly objectives CCSS
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Balanced Literacy Newell Elementary 2013-2014
Independent Reading Writing Balanced Literacy Word Work Supported Reading
Lesson Plan Templates • Must include Newell non-negotiables • Assessment • Differentiation • Student friendly objectives • CCSS • Essential Question • “I do”, “We do”, “You do” • Technology integration • See Kindergarten example
Resources Available • CMS curriculum guides • Grade level curriculum guides from 2012-2013 • Teacher’s Guide to Four Blocks • Month-by-Month Phonics • Words Their Way • Lucy Calkins writing kits • Newell Book Room • Reading A-Z • Storia (coming soon)
Classroom Libraries • Leveled books from Booksource coming soon • Pre-labeled with guided reading level • Different titles in each teacher’s library • Aim to rotate classroom libraries a few times per year
Writing as a Focus • Explicit mini-lessons on writing strategies/skills (daily) • Explicit modeling • Students need time to independently write each day • with teacher feedback • Five-step process (prewriting, drafting, revising, • editing, publishing)
Grade Level Discussions • What are the different balanced literacy frameworks used • by teachers on your grade level? • How do you plan to structure your 2 hour block? • What resources would you like to utilize in your literacy • planning this year? • In what ways will you strive to integrate science and • social studies curriculum into your literacy instruction? • How can you ensure writing is being taught/modeled • explicitly everyday?