| Four Blocks
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Communication Skills: |
Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing are the foundations of
communication.
The first grade classes will use the Four Blocks this year.
The Four Blocks is a systematic multimethod, multilevel instruction
using four components of a balanced literacy program.
Guided Reading - children are exposed to a wide range of
literature experiences with a focus on building comprehension. A
variety of reading formats are used along with before and after
reading activities.
Self Selected Reading - encourages students to become lifelong
readers through teacher read-alouds and opportunities to read
self-selected writing in a writer's workshop format.
Writing - Develops children's writing skills through mini lessons
as well as focused and self-selected writing in a writer's workshop
format. Includes - writing
- conferences with students to help them
apply the skills set strategies
- students with various ways to to share
their writing with the class
Working With Words - builds phonemic awareness - read and
spell words through interactive activities. This activity helps
students to apply phonic skills. |
