Read Aloud•Teacher
reads text out loud to students for an estimated 15 minutes •Multiple reading strategies are modeled for fiction and nonfiction texts |
Independent Reading•Increases
comprehension by allowing students practice and reinforcement of strategies and skills •Texts are assigned based on individual students’ reading levels |
Mini Lesson•Direct
instruction is provided on specific reading strategies and skills •Teacher modeling of strategies and skills is provided with fiction and nonfiction texts |
Conferring•Teachers
and students engage in ongoing informal discussions about the books they’re reading •Purpose is to monitor book selection, fluency, stamina, and to provide one-on-one support |
The Components of Balanced Literacy
The four main components of balanced literacy included are Read Aloud, Independent Reading, Mini Lesson, and Conferring. Each element contributes to an overall success of the implementation process for the balanced literacy approach to literacy instruction.