Literacy+Framework



The above link is my ideal literacy framework for two days each of 120 minutes.

As a teacher of elementary grade literacy I value every students knowledge and abilities. By having the opportunity to be in different field sites and conducting literacy assessments and case studies, I have learned that every student will be on a different level of reading and writing. I learned that as a teacher, I need to accommodate every student based on their needs. I also have learned the importance of sharing how important early literacy is with our students so they can learn to appreciate and love reading and writing.

I value **independent reading** and for students to be able to **choose books** they want to read. Giving students **choice** encourages them and engages them in reading. I believe students need to be exposed to **quality literature** every single day, not only in school but at home. The students also need opportunities to discuss what they read with their teacher and parents as well as their peers in the classroom through **literature circles. Literature circle****s** are a way to bring students together for an in-depth discussion of a fiction or non-fiction piece of literature. The **student led** discussion comes from the readers own thoughts and experiences from reading the novel. With literature circles also comes **choice**. Students have a choice on what to read even if it is out of a few different options.