The LMC Program Fosters Guided Reading

Balanced literacy instruction respects and addresses the needs of all learners, views teachers as informed decision-makers, is flexible, and is research-based. A balanced literacy approach to instruction provides students with daily opportunities to engage in various reading and writing activities to help them communicate more effectively. In a balanced literacy framework, students participate in read alouds, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading and systematic word study. In addition, they engage in modeled writing, shared writing, interactive writing, guided writing, writers' workshop, and independent writing.

What is Balanced Literacy in District #204?

The Indian Prairie School District #204 Literacy Leadership Council is in the process of developing a literacy framework for the purpose of defining the District's approach to a balanced literacy program. In draft form, they have decided that the following components are necessary: a literacy rich environment, reading aloud, shared reading, independent reading, guided reading, literature study, comprehension strategy instruction, and systematic word study. District #204 believes that as educators, we strive to meet the reading needs of all of our students through a comprehensive balanced literacy approach.

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