PDF handout of the 32 Powerpoints - Mark Fullmer
PDF handout of the 32 Powerpoints - Mark Fullmer
PDF handout of the 32 Powerpoints - Mark Fullmer
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6/5/2012Components <strong>of</strong> aBalanced literacy ProgramIntroductionA good reading program in a schoolneeds to have balance betweendifferent tasks and between teacherguidance and student participation.A balanced literacy program includesall <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> following 8 components.1. 1. Reading Aloud: Teacher has primaryresponsibility. Students are observers.2. Teacher models fluency and expression2. Shared Reading. Students take a more active role in <strong>the</strong>reading process, sharing <strong>the</strong> duty <strong>of</strong> reading with classmatesand <strong>the</strong> teacher3. Guided Reading. Teacher selects <strong>the</strong> book to be readand helps students with difficulties or understanding.Experts feel “guided reading” is <strong>the</strong> heart <strong>of</strong> a goodreading program.4. Independent Reading. Students choose and read <strong>the</strong>ir owntexts based on <strong>the</strong>ir interest. The teacher’s role is to supportand observe and respond.2
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