Literacy Learning

Puckett's Mill Elementary

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Soaring above the rest!

2442 S. Pucketts Mill Rd.
Dacula, Georgia 30019
Phone: 678-765-5110
Fax: 678-765-5240

Office Hours:
7:30 - 3:30

Teaching Literacy at Puckett's Mill

Literacy Coach: Lisa Eickholdt Email

Puckett's Mill Elementary implements a balanced literacy approach to increase the literacy learning of all students.

A wealth of information regarding a balanced literacy approach can be found on our the GCPS Web site.

1. Key Information on the GCPS Web site about Balanced Literacy

a. Balanced Literacy Framework and Examples: GCPS Web site

b. Balanced Literature Approach for Reading: GCPS Web site

c. Balanced Literature Approach for Writing: GCPS Web site

2. Some Common Questions about Balanced Literacy

a. What does a balanced literacy classroom schedule look like? GCPS Web site

b. What could students be doing while the teacher is working with small groups? GCPS Web site

c. How can students' reading ability be assessed? GCPS Web site

d. How can students' writing performance be assessed? GCPS Web site

e. Isn't independent reading the same as sustained silent reading? Article

f. What are some ways to make independent reading time more effective? Article

g.    Where can I find more information and actual student examples about writing?

                 Kindergarten     First      Second     Third      Fourth     Fifth

h. What are running records? Resource

3. Other Resources

a. Links provided by GCPS

b. The Reading Workshop

c. Teaching that makes sense

d. Read - Write - Think

e. Timothy Ransinki http://www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free

f. Making Connections

g. Level Books