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Balanced Literacy

M A R Y R O W L A N D S O N E L E M E N T A R Y S CH O O L

Balanced Literacy

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To create independent readers readers, competent writers, i l articulate speakers, engaged g g listeners, and critical thinkers. The MRE Literacy Mission

What is a Balanced Literacy Model?

 A responsive approach to reading and writing instruction

that is based on current theory and research

 A BALANCE of:

A BALANCE of:

• Explicit teaching of basic skills AND a literature-based model to

cultivate a love of reading. g

• Whole-class lessons AND small-group lessons AND 1:1 instruction as

needed. eeded.

Becoming a Better Reader?

Our Journey

 2010-2013 Professional

Development Training Development Training CACD/ Tufts & TLA

 2011-2012

Lab Classroom Cohort 1

 2012-2013

Lab Classroom Cohort 2

 Impact on Student

Achievement Achievement

Student Voice

Our Approach to Balanced Literacy

 Explicit instruction in

reading and writing ead g a d t g strategies

 Assessment informs daily  Assessment informs daily

instructional planning

 Intensive support for  Intensive support for

struggling readers and writers

 Joyful communities of

readers and writers

Workshop Structure

Focus Lesson Independent Practice 1:1 Conferences & Small Group Instruction p Group Share

Focus Lesson – Grade 2

Anchor Charts

Anchor Charts

Turn and Talk - Grade 4

Reading Conferences – Grade 3

Reading Conferences – Grade 3

Book Clubs – Grade 5

Looking Ahead

 Continued collaboration  Increased visits to Lab Classrooms  Critical feedback shared amongst colleagues  Advanced implementation of small group strategy

instruction

 Continued support of professional learning and student

growth