Achievement+Through+Literacy+and+Character+Development

Achievement Through Literacy and Character Development

Although the below are from a created program that can be found at the link [|Literacy Program] they are important components of teaching literacy.
 * Multicultural trade books**, used as Instructional Read-Alouds, are at the center of literacy and character development instruction.
 * Skills Practice Book** activities reinforce instruction in
 * Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
 * Vocabulary
 * Comprehension
 * Fluency
 * Writing
 * Spelling
 * Character Development
 * Instructional Support Masters** provide skills support in reading, writing, and character development, as well as school-to-home connections in English and Spanish.


 * Leveled Readers Grades K-3** Leveled Readers are available at below-, on-, and above-level. A Language Support version is also available


 * Theme Collections Grades 4-5** provide a variety of selections at a range of reading levels to help all students explore each theme's Central Question and Character Development Concept.


 * English-Language Learners Grades 1, 2, 3** A language support version of every on-level reader supports English Language Learners.
 * Theme Assessments** evaluate students' mastery of the content taught in each theme.
 * Assessment** that informs instruction is practical and timely. Assessment Handbook pages help teachers monitor student progress and measure growth.