Resources

Resources for creating a Balanced Literacy Program

There is an abundance of resources available to inform and assist teachers on how to properly implement a successful balanced literacy program.

Here is a list of resources that will be most useful for classroom teachers:

•        Sample Balanced Literacy Framework: is an exemplar of a well-structured balanced literacy classroom. http://www.lauracandler.com/strategies/balancedlit.php

•        Balanced literacy checklist: that you can download and print off, use it as success criteria for your program. http://teacher-resources-john-jay.wikispaces.com/Balanced+Literacy

•       Primary Writing Continuum: is a resource that you can download and print to guide evaluating student writing. http://teacher-resources-john-jay.wikispaces.com/Balanced+Literacy

•        Guided Reading in Elementary Classrooms: a video with informative commentary and visuals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17mnwPrCTFQ&feature=player_embedded

•       Comprehension Toolkit: 1.) Monitor Comprehension 2.) Activate and Connect 3.) Ask Questions 4.) Infer Meaning 5.) Determine Importance 6.) Summarize & Synthesize: Strategies for all different grade levels. http://teacher-resources-john-jay.wikispaces.com/Balanced+Literacy

•       The Components of Balanced Literacy: an informative video with real classroom examples and commentary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nhZ7g0955Q

•        Teacher Resources for Literacy Centres: A website that is full of information on balanced literacy programs and literacy centres. http://www.balanced-literacy-easy-teaching.com/teacher-resources-for-literacy-centres.html

•        Balanced Literacy Diagram: A visual diagram of the components of a balanced literacy program, printable visual reference. http://etfo-ot.net/Site/?p=860

•        The Components of Balanced Literacy: Describes what balanced literacy means, provides useful resources for parents. http://www.education.com/reference/article/components-balanced-literacy/

•        Grade 7 and 8 Components of Balanced Literacy: A free eBook on Balanced Literacy in the grade 7 and 8 levels, pdf. http://ebookbrowse.com/grade-7-and-8-components-of-balanced-literacy-pdf-d284614373

• Assessment and Evaluation Resources 

  O'Day J. Good Instruction Is Good for Everyone--Or Is It? English Language Learners in a Balanced Literacy Approach. Journal Of Education For Students Placed At Risk [serial online]. January 1, 2009;14(1):97-119. Available from: ERIC, Ipswich, MA. Accessed June 12, 2012 
  
  French C, Morgan J, Vanayan M, White N. Balanced Literacy: Implementation and Evaluation. Education Canada [serial online]. December 1, 2001;40(4)Available from: ERIC, Ipswich, MA. Accessed June 12, 2012