Instructional Approaches to Literacy

The reading material is presented in an ordered sequence of text-level of difficulty.

• Basal Reader Approach

• Literature-Based Approach

• Whole Language Approach

• Phonics Method

• Balanced Literacy Model

This involves teaching the alphabetic system by explicit and systematic instruction in letter-sound correspondences and spelling patterns.

• Basal Reader Approach

• Literature- Based Approach

• Whole Language Approach

• Phonics Method

• Balanced Literacy Model

The teacher considers student background knowledge, cognitive and social development, age, and interest to help construct meaning and comprehension by engaging experience.

• Basal Reader Approach

• Literature-Based Approach

• Whole Language Approach

• Phonics Method

• Balanced Literacy Model

Reading is supplemented and enriched in other subject areas, such as in Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.

• Basal Reader Approach

• Literature-Based Approach

• Whole Language Approach

• Phonics Method

• Balanced Literacy Model

This literacy approach allows students to choose between individual, guided, or group reading activities.

• Basal Reading Approach

• Literature-Based Approach

• Whole Language Approach

• Phonics Method

• Balanced Literacy Model

Think back to when you were younger.

Which of the Instructional Approaches do you think was typically used in your classroom?

• Basal Reader Approach

• Literature-Based Approach

• Whole Language Approach

• Phonics Method

• Balanced Literacy Model

As you prepare to become Primary and Secondary Teachers, which of the Instructional Approaches discussed do you think would suit your students best?

• Basal Reader Approach

• Literature-Based Approach

• Whole Language Approach

• Phonics Method

• Balanced Literacy Model