GCS Principles of Literacy Instruction
GCS PRINCIPLES of literacy instruction
Principles of Reading Instruction
Learners need teachers foster a rich, literary environment.
Learners need long stretches of time to read.
Learners need opportunities to read high-interest, accessible books of their own choosing.
Learners need explicit instruction in the process and skills of proficient reading.
Learners need opportunities to talk in response to texts.
Learners need reading instruction that is data driven, including goals and feedback that is tailored specifically to them.
Learners need teachers who read aloud.
Learners need a balanced approach to language arts, one that includes a responsible approach to the teaching of writing as well as to reading.
Principles of Writing Instruction
Learners need teachers who foster a rich, literary environment
Learners need long stretches of time to write.
Learners need opportunities to write authentic texts about the topics of their own choosing.
Learners need explicit instruction in the process, qualities, and skills of proficient writing.
Learners need opportunities to talk about their own writing, as well as the writing of others.
Learners need writing instruction that is data driven, including goals and feedback that is tailored specifically to them.
Learners need opportunities to read and hear texts read aloud to study what other authors have done that they can try.
Learners need a balanced approach to language arts, one that includes a responsible approach to the teaching of writing as well as to reading.