Print out a copy of the Literacy Development Chart (PDF) to record your observations, reactions, and questions throughout your viewing. Pay particular attention to the strengths and needs Thalia demonstrates and to the home/school experiences that influence her growth in reading and writing during the year.

Review Important Terms

Review the definitions of the Literacy Teaching Practices: Read-aloud Shared reading Guided reading Independent reading Interactive writing Independent writing		Review the definitions of the Essential Components of Literacy Development: Oral language Phonological awareness Word study Vocabulary/Concepts Word identification/Phonics Comprehension Composition Fluency/Automaticity

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