Balanced Literacy, with content that appeals to young students, provides a balanced approach to early literacy instruction for beginning readers. Balanced Literacy is a full year's k-2 curriculum in a box that integrates guided reading, supported writing, and word study or phonics activities.

Presentations

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• Balanced Literacy Overview - (27:09 min)

Tutorials

• Balanced Literacy: An Overview of Features and Options - (488 Kb PDF)

Demonstration Files

• Balanced Literacy: Installing the Program and Locating Support Materials - (3:29 min)
• Balanced Literacy: Launching the Program and Creating a New Student User - (3:26 min)
• Balanced Literacy: Navigating the Activities - (6:31 min)
• Balanced Literacy: Teacher Options - (5:41 min)

Related Resources

• Intellitools website
• Flash demonstration of Balanced Literacy
• Components of Literacy Web and Software Resources
• VCLD Newsletter Overview
• Balanced Literacy Shortcut Keys
• Balanced Literacy Student Success Story
• When Do Computer Graphics Contribute to Early Literacy Learning?