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Balanced Literacy Office of Academic Affairs Savannah Chatham County Public School System M. Ann Levett, Ed.D. , Superintendent of Schools Aretha Rhone-Bush, Interim Chief Academic Officer Vallerie C. Cave, Ph.D., Executive Director of
Aretha Rhone-Bush, Interim Chief Academic Officer Vallerie C. Cave, Ph.D., Executive Director of Elementary/ K-8 School Governance Janet Junco, Teacher Specialist for Balanced Literacy
Office of Academic Affairs Savannah Chatham County Public School System
A framework for reading and writing instruction using engaging and authentic text to provide targeted instruction and student practice using the state standards.
Wilson Fundations Grade K-2nd Phonics instruction
Word Sorts Grade 3rd – 4th Exploring word structure & building vocabulary connections
Read Aloud & Shared Reading Grade Level Text High-interest books Teacher reads and leads class discussion Similar theme shared through the entire school
Mini-Lesson Specific strategies introduced by teacher and practiced with students
Guided Reading Small group focused instruction using high interest, instructional level text
Reading Workshop
Station Rotations Students independently practice strategies using “Just Right” books
Traits Mini-Lesson Specific strategies introduced by teacher and practiced with students Independent Practice Students write daily
WHA WHAT CA T CAN N PAR ARENTS ENTS DO DO T TO O SUPP SUPPOR ORT T BALANCE ALANCED D LIT LITERA ERACY A CY AT HOME? T HOME?
Encourage independent reading Read with your scholar Listen to your child read daily
Talk about the stories! Ask questions that might spark a conversation.
What advice would you give Flat Stanley?
What wo would ld ha happen pen if if t the story ry took p k pla lace ce on t n the moon? n?
Who would you be friends with from the story? Why?
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Use positive language about reading with your child. Consider the ways your own attitudes about reading impact your scholar.
puns
…MadLIb, puns…jokes… scrabble... word search…scattegories …rhyming… aunt annie’s picnic…
Play with language
Boogle
Would You Rather?
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Teacher Specialist for Balanced Literacy 912-656-7903 – cell 912-395-6380, ext 7321623 janet.junco@sccpss.com