includes reading and writing in
ALL subjects- includingscience,
math, history
language skills are
developed and practiced
in ALL subjects
FOCUS: integrates
literacy and content
instruction
Language Experience Approach
Students learn that what is said can be
written down and what is written down can
be said.
key = student's prior
experiences build bridge to
new ideas and concepts
At first, students tell about
experiences to a teacher. Teacher
writes it down. Later, this student use
the written account as a reading text.
Balanced Reading
Approach
instruction should be tailored to each
child's preferred reading approach
Teachers figure out how students learn best
and how they read. then differentiates
accordingly
combines phonic instruction with
reading authentic texts
stories and
informational writing
Process Writing
writing involves thinking,
reflection, and revisions
Cooperative Learning
students share
responsibility in task at
hand
should foster mutual
learning rather than
competitiveness
used in the prep
phase of CALLA
Inquiry
Approaches
"any activity aimed at extracting
meaning from experiences"
1. ask question/identify problem 2. develop plan
& take action 3. gather resources &
analyze/summarize information 4. draw
conclusions & report findings 5. reflect on
process
Standards Based Instruction
topics are created based on the
national or state standards in the
different subjects
Teaching Content
Content Objectives and Advance Organizers
identify content objectives aligned
to state and local standards
basis of lesson
Advanced organizers prove and
overview for the content topic to
the studied
general understanding of what
they'll be studying and how
parts are related
prior knowledge
all new info should be
linked to student's prior
knowledge