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Strickland, Dorothy S. – Instructor, 1997
In a truly balanced literacy program, how teachers teach is as important as what they teach. This article focuses on issues related to teaching basic skills with literature, effective grouping and planning, covering content, and dealing with student assessment. Five rules of thumb for maintaining balance are listed. (SM)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Phonics
Spann, Mary Beth; And Others – Instructor, 1991
Several elementary teachers present school-tested ideas for student assessment and activities for teaching writing. The article describes how one school conducted student assessment using a new checklist system and portfolios. Information is presented on schools that integrated literature, art, life skills, math, and role playing to teach writing.…
Descriptors: Grade 1, Grade 2, Informal Assessment, Kindergarten