1. Balanced Literacy Parent Information Night River Vale Public Schools October 13, 2011 Julie-Anne Walsh, PhD Literacy Consultant

2. Balanced Literacy… involves the application of skills to the reading of excellent literature and authentic writing tasks

3. Balanced Literacy… involves the application of skills to the reading of excellent literature and authentic writing tasks reflects a gradual release of responsibility from the teacher to the students

4. Balanced Literacy… involves the application of skills to the reading of excellent literature and authentic writing tasks reflects a gradual release of responsibility from the teacher to the students provides teacher-supported, assessment- based, comprehensive skills instruction

5. Balanced Literacy Components Reading Writing Language Arts/Word Study

6. Reading Components Teacher Read-Aloud Shared Reading Guided Reading & Strategy Lessons Book Clubs Independent Reading

7. Writing Components Teacher Write-Aloud Shared Writing Guided Writing & Strategy Lessons Independent Writing

8. Language Arts/Word Study Components Phonics & Spelling High-Frequency Words Vocabulary Grammar Handwriting

9. Literacy Assessments Letter/Sound Identification Concepts of Print High-Frequency Words Independent Reading Level Assessment Spelling Inventory Writing Sample

10. Book Levels Text Characteristics Behaviors/Strategies Text Examples

11. Reading Workshop Minilesson Independent Reading Time Conferring Guided Reading Strategy Lessons Partnerships Book Clubs Mid-Workshop Teaching Point Teaching Share

12. Writing Workshop Minilesson Independent Writing Time Conferring Strategy Lessons Partnerships Mid-Workshop Teaching Point Teaching Share

13. Fitting It All In Read Aloud Reading/Writing Workshop Shared Reading/Writing Word Study

14. Transition Plan A Look Back 2011-2012 A Look Ahead

15. Tips for Support at Home Read every day!!Talk every day!! Write for everyday reasons Reinforce literacy skills