In my classroom, I teach reading, writing, and social studies using the balanced literacy approach. I use mentor texts, picture books, and novels during my interactive reading, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading times. I integrate writing and social studies as much as possible.
Books can be used to learn new vocabulary words, to improve fluency, listening and reading comprehension skills, and to encourage a love of reading.
Many of my students participate in the Bilingual Program. Next school year, it will become a Dual Language class. Most of the instruction will be in Spanish.
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In my classroom, I teach reading, writing, and social studies using the balanced literacy approach. I use mentor texts, picture books, and novels during my interactive reading, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading times. I integrate writing and social studies as much as possible.
Books can be used to learn new vocabulary words, to improve fluency, listening and reading comprehension skills, and to encourage a love of reading.
Many of my students participate in the Bilingual Program. Next school year, it will become a Dual Language class. Most of the instruction will be in Spanish.
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