Language Arts Curriculum
Reading/Writing/Word Work
We follow a balanced literacy approach in language arts. In a balanced literacy approach, teachers model, share, and guide developing readers and writers in a variety of ways. During our reading block students participate in shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading. During our writing block we incorporate shared writing, guided writing, and independent writing using a workshop approach. Word work is also integrated throughout our language arts block.
Reading is very important to first grade students. We practice every day!