Balanced Literacy Essentials shows teachers how to create a literacy program that balances the components of language arts with the power of meaningful interaction with students.

This practical book offers teachers a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction that puts students at the centre of the learning process. Based on the latest learning theories, it provides an overview of the nuts and bolts of reading instruction; techniques for supporting writers; poetry, storytelling, and drama activities that foster alternate ways of learning; and language experiences that guide students from traditional learning to our complex digital world.