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FAQFrequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Balanced Literacy is a framework designed to help all students learn to read and write effectively. The program stands firmly on the premise that all students can learn to read and write. This balance between reading and writing allows students to receive the teaching needed in order to reach grade level status, while allowing students to work at a level that is not frustrating for them. There are several models currently used in schools today. What model is used in your classroom?
Why do I not see many papers sent home? Our classroom is based on many different types of reading/writing activities and most of the activities are hands on. Your child will be practicing the English language in a variety of ways that do not all require paper/pencil work. Because of this, it is extremely important that your child comes to school each and every day unless ill. If your child does need to miss school and your send a request for work missed, please be aware that there will be very little "make-up" work for this reason. What's all this about building stamina? This summer myself, Mrs. Mitchell, and Miss Roberts attended a conference in Columbus titles the Daily 5. The Daily 5 is an instructional model that works on making children become independent learners. Each day your child will Read to Self, Write, and then have a choice of either Reading with Someone, Listening, or Word Work. In order for this program to be effective, students must first practice building stamina to insure they can function independently. While your child is practicing independently, this gives me time to work with small groups of students to instruct them on their reading level, as well as work 1 on 1 with students in Reading and Writing. |