The+Early+Years+Literacy+Block

=The Early Years Literacy Block =  It is recommended that the early years literacy block is a two hour session that occurs at the beginning of a school day. There are two components to the literacy block: the reading component and the writing component.

THE READING COMPONENT

~ The reading component begins with a whole class focus. This may involve modelled reading or sharred reading and should take approx. 10-15 minutes. ~ The next activity is a small group focus which should take approx. 40 mins. This involoves the use of various focus teaching groups where students are divided up according to their current needs. This involves learning centres where students work on their reading skills as well as small groups that work with the teacher through guided reading sessions to develop their reading skills. ~ The final activity in the reading component allows for a share time in which students can reflect and share on their learning and allows for praise to be awarded for the students achivement.

THE WRITING COMPONENT

~ The writing component of the literacy block begins with a whole class focus. This may involve a modelled writing session or a shared writing session. ~ The next activity should be small group work which can involve shared, interactive or guided writing sessions. This time can also be used for independent writing. ~ The final activty is a share time as is involved in the reading component of the literacy program.