READ ALOUD

Teacher reads aloud to students

SHARED READING

Teacher provides whole-class explicit instruction while reading a shared text

GUIDED READING

Teacher works with a small group of students, using instructional level text, as they practice and apply previously taught strategies and skills                                                                                                     

INDEPENDENT READING

Students independently read self-selected books that they can and will read   

WORKING WITH WORDS

Teachers and students engage in an integrated study of phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and vocabulary                                                                                          

WRITING

Teacher provides instruction in the writing process, grade-level writing standards and applications, and the traits of effective writing