The program is taught through six teaching components. 

Read To

      The teacher reads to the children for enjoyment, discussion and

       learning subject material.

Shared Reading

      The teacher uses literature to teach skills and strategies of how

      to read.  This is done with the whole class.

Guided Reading

      Children are grouped and instructed based on ongoing diagnostic

      assessment and instructional needs. 

Independent Reading

      Children read on their own from literature they have selected. 

Guided Writing

     Basic writing skills are taught to the whole class.  Assignments

     often focus on what was taught in the shared reading setting.

Independent Writing

      Children are given the opportunity to write on their own on self-

      selected topics.  Skills taught in guided writing are reinforced

      in this setting.