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Balanced Literacy

Module 2 in 3352

TermDefinition
Whole Language A method of teaching children to read at an early age that allows students to select their own reading matter and that emphasizes the use and recognition of words in everyday contexts.
Holistic (Meaning-Based Approach) Includes free choice in reading and writing activities and ongoing assessments.
Experimental (Invented) Spelling A literacy instruction piece of the Balanced Approach. An integration of Holistic and Phonics. Experimental spelling and instruction in correct spelling.
Shared Writing Students contribute ideas and language to one shared text. Teacher shapes the piece and scribes. The focus is on composing the language of a text to communicate meaning for an authentic purpose.
Interactive Writing Students contribute ideas and language and sometimes write words and letters to produce one shared text. The focus is on composing the language to communicate meaning, and on some of the actions needed to construct words, sentences, paragraphs.
Guided Writing Students select their own topics and compose language with teacher support (usually focused on one aspect of writing). The focus is on composing a text to communicate meaning for an authentic purpose, and on constructing the words, sentences, paragraphs.
Independent Writing Students select their own topics, compose language, and write the words, sentences, and paragraphs. The focus is on composing a text to communicate meaning for an authentic purpose, and on constructing the words, sentences, and paragraphs.
Created by: meagan.gilland
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