balanced literacy parent information night river vale public schools october 13, 2011 julie-anne...
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Balanced Literacy Parent Information NightRiver Vale Public Schools
October 13, 2011
Julie-Anne Walsh, PhDLiteracy 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
Tips for Support at Home
Read every day!! Talk every day!!
Write for everyday reasons
Reinforce literacy skills