Literacy
This graphic details the essential elements in a comprehensive literacy program. The graphic was created by an Indigenous Artist from our community - Raine Ravnborg.
Oral language is the foundation upon which Literacy knowledge and skills grow and develop. Students require systematic, explicit instruction as well as meaningful practice opportunities to solidify their knowledge of and skills in phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics to effectively read and write texts. Developing vocabulary, building fluency, and learning to apply comprehension strategies support creating meaning from and with text.
Literacy Instruction
For more detailed information about each element, resources available (school or district level), and assessment tools, click on the links below:
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Oral Language - under construction
Writing - under construction
Literacy Assessment
For assessment protocol, benchmarks, and suggested assessment tools, please see the following document:
Literacy Assessment Protocol K-7 2024
Literacy Program Planning Tool
Visit the SD28 Literacy Padlet to find resources, activities, and new ideas relating to the individual elements of a Comprehensive Literacy Program.