Components of Basal Reading Programs  Selections in grade-level textbooks  Instruction in decoding and comprehension strategies and skills  Workbook assignments  Independent reading opportunities CHAPTER 10

Developing a Literature Focus Unit 1.Select the Literature 2.Set Goals 3.Develop a Unit Plan 4.Coordinate Grouping Patterns with Activities 5.Create a Time Schedule 6.Assess Students CHAPTER 10

Key Features of Literature Circles  Choice  Students choose their groups and the books they will read.  Literature  The books chosen should be interesting to students and at their reading level.  Response  Students meet several times during a literature circle to discuss the book. CHAPTER 10

Implementing Literature Circles 1.Select Books 2.Form Literature Circles 3.Read the Book 4.Participate in a Discussion 5.Teach Minilessons 6.Share with the Class CHAPTER 10

Characteristics of Reading and Writing Workshop  Time  Students have large chunks of time to read and write.  Choice  Students assume ownership through self-selection of books to read and topics for writing.  Response  Students respond to the books they are reading and share their writing with classmates. CHAPTER 10

How Effective Teachers Organize for Instruction  Teachers use a combination of instructional approaches to provide effective literacy instruction because they understand that no one approach is a complete program.  Teachers recognize that basal reading programs have strong skill components.  Teachers present literature focus units to teach students about award-winning books.  Teachers incorporate choice, literature, and response into literature circles.  Teachers provide opportunities for students to read self-selected books during reading workshop and write on self-selected topics during writing workshop. CHAPTER 10

 Tompkins, Gail E. (2014). Literacy for the 21st century A balanced approach. Boston, MA: Pearson (6th edition) RESOURCES: