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The foundational elements of content area instruction rest upon research-based instructional approaches, literary theories, and reading/writing strategies. As lifelong learners, reading specialists/literacy specialists apply these elemental concepts while also being informed about ongoing research that may offer additional insight for educators.
Create a 750-1,000 word essay describing literacy theories, instructional approaches, and reading and writing strategies to support teachers in literacy and content area.
Include the following in your essay:
- Description of reader-response theory, new criticism theory, and critical literary theory, and how they can be applied to the current literacy curriculum.
- Description of basal/anthology, literature-based, individualized reading and writing workshops, and integrated instructional approaches. Provide a brief analysis of how each relates to the literary theories above when creating a balanced literacy program.
- Discuss at least two evidence-based reading strategies that support the literary theories described. Include an explanation of how to support culturally responsive learning in the classroom.
- Discuss at least two evidence-based writing strategies that support the literary theories described. Include how each informs writing instruction and supports reading across content areas.
Cross Curricular Instructional Theories, Approaches, and Strategies Essay
Angel L. Fiame
Grand Canyon University
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REA 540: Advanced studies for methods in elementary content reading and writing
Dr. Vicki Douikas
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July 28, 2021
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As achievement gaps continue to grow across America educators are turning to educational based
research for assistance on how to finally bridge the gap.
One theory is the reader response theory, which is the ability of the reader to examine a text,
provide feedback and evaluate the reader’s thoughts. This theory is applied to literacy curriculum through
having students analyze what they read and share their thoughts through activities such as book club.
When students share their opinions regarding text with peers, they are simultaneously analyzing both their
own thoughts and opinions but also that of their peers as well and they can use that to compare their
thinking with one another to deepen understanding. Ultimately, student will be able to think critically and
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use high order thinking skills which will inevitably lead to an increased literacy performance.
The critical literacy theory solicits readers to question and assess the connection between the
author and audience (Crawford, 2014). It also holds the belief that all forms of communication are social
and political acts that can be used to influence people and can lead to social change (Comber & Simpson,
2001). This theory can be applied to literacy curriculum by encouraging classroom teachers to strive to
find texts in which prior knowledge is triggered once students make connections from the text to
experiences from their own lives. When students make text to self-connections, they are likely be more
engaged and develop a deeper understanding of the text.
The criticism theory focuses on “close reading” text to analyze, form ideas, and make meaning. In
a literacy classroom it requires students to read a text that he or she is not familiar with several times in
smaller chunks at a time to develop an understanding of the text from specific details from within.
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The Basal Reading Approach was designed with the intent of increasing students reading skills.
This program emphasizes academic standards and provides teachers with an educational pacing plan that
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is pre-developed. Teachers can evaluate student learning and use it as a guide when deciding how to
extend lessons. Differentiating activities to meet student’s capacities and individual needs is a key
element in the basal reading system. The foundation of the basal reading program utilizes a variety of
artistic text to facilitate identifying significant reading abilities that need to be addressed (Braunshausen,
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2017). The basal learning approach is closely related to the theories mentioned above in the regard that
each program was conceived to increase students overall reading proficiency.
Reader’s workshop is an instructional model which inspires students to participate in authentic
reading encounters. The duration of Workshops varies permitting more time for instructing, choosing and
understanding books, examining books, and offering personal opinions regarding books during discussion
opportunities.
The reader’s response theory is very similar to readers workshops because it requests that readers
to thoroughly examine texts and digest what they read as they participate in classroom discussions.
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Literature-based instruction utilizes author’s narrative to support the development of student
literacy growth (Eduplace,2020). Some examples of activities that support literature-based instruction
include reflecting on what is read as opposed to answering a list of questions. Close reading activities and
reader’s workshops are instructional approaches that can be utilized to promote literacy throughout all
content areas. When students engage in close reading, they are working towards conceptualizing the text,
especially so when sharing their thoughts with the class as whole during classroom discussions or with
individual peer. Students also develop a deeper understanding of the text through writing prompts that
aske students to cite textual evidence (Edutopia,2020).
Readers workshops are evidence-based activities that are proven to strengthen the student reading
comprehension and writing abilities. Reader’s workshops encourage students to share their reflections on
texts both verbally as well as through written print. Once students have been allotted with time to meet
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with nearby neighbors regarding thoughts and reflections of the text, they proceed to writing short
summaries independently. Another evidence-based writing strategy giving students the opportunity to
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participate in an activity called free writing. Free writing occurs when students write about a personal
experience that are related to the text that he or she is currently reading. Free writes grant students a
chance to build a deeper understanding of the text through stimulating prior knowledge (Eduplace,2020).
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References
Braunshausen, S. (2017, November 21). What Is the Basal Reading Approach? Retrieved May 27,
2020, from https://education.seattlepi.com/basal-reading-approach-1838.html
Crawford, S. (2014). CR Kuby, Critical Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom: Unpacking
Histories Unlearning Privilege. Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 14(3), 430-432.
doi:10.1177/1468798414542931
Early literacy approaches: EY Toolkit Strand. (n.d.). Retrieved May 26, 2020, from
https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/evidence-summaries/early-yearstoolkit/early-literacyapproaches/
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(n.d.). Retrieved May 27, 2020, from https://www.eduplace.com/rdg/res/literacy/lit_ins0.html
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Angel L. Fiame
Grand Canyon University
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REA 540: Advanced studies for methods in elementary content reading and writing
Dr. Vicki Douikas
sh
Th
July 28, 2021
This study source was downloaded by 100000774567807 from CourseHero.com on 09-05-2021 23:07:26 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/102529544/REA-540-Cross-Curricular-Instructional-Theories-Approaches-and-Strategies-Essay-docx/
As achievement gaps continue to grow across America educators are turning to educational based
research for assistance on how to finally bridge the gap.
One theory is the reader response theory, which is the ability of the reader to examine a text,
provide feedback and evaluate the reader’s thoughts. This theory is applied to literacy curriculum through
having students analyze what they read and share their thoughts through activities such as book club.
When students share their opinions regarding text with peers, they are simultaneously analyzing both their
own thoughts and opinions but also that of their peers as well and they can use that to compare their
thinking with one another to deepen understanding. Ultimately, student will be able to think critically and
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ar stu
ed d
vi y re
aC s
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ou urc
rs e
eH w
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use high order thinking skills which will inevitably lead to an increased literacy performance.
The critical literacy theory solicits readers to question and assess the connection between the
author and audience (Crawford, 2014). It also holds the belief that all forms of communication are social
and political acts that can be used to influence people and can lead to social change (Comber & Simpson,
2001). This theory can be applied to literacy curriculum by encouraging classroom teachers to strive to
find texts in which prior knowledge is triggered once students make connections from the text to
experiences from their own lives. When students make text to self-connections, they are likely be more
engaged and develop a deeper understanding of the text.
The criticism theory focuses on “close reading” text to analyze, form ideas, and make meaning. In
a literacy classroom it requires students to read a text that he or she is not familiar with several times in
smaller chunks at a time to develop an understanding of the text from specific details from within.
Th
The Basal Reading Approach was designed with the intent of increasing students reading skills.
This program emphasizes academic standards and provides teachers with an educational pacing plan that
sh
is pre-developed. Teachers can evaluate student learning and use it as a guide when deciding how to
extend lessons. Differentiating activities to meet student’s capacities and individual needs is a key
element in the basal reading system. The foundation of the basal reading program utilizes a variety of
artistic text to facilitate identifying significant reading abilities that need to be addressed (Braunshausen,
This study source was downloaded by 100000774567807 from CourseHero.com on 09-05-2021 23:07:26 GMT -05:00
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2017). The basal learning approach is closely related to the theories mentioned above in the regard that
each program was conceived to increase students overall reading proficiency.
Reader’s workshop is an instructional model which inspires students to participate in authentic
reading encounters. The duration of Workshops varies permitting more time for instructing, choosing and
understanding books, examining books, and offering personal opinions regarding books during discussion
opportunities.
The reader’s response theory is very similar to readers workshops because it requests that readers
to thoroughly examine texts and digest what they read as they participate in classroom discussions.
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ed d
vi y re
aC s
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ou urc
rs e
eH w
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Literature-based instruction utilizes author’s narrative to support the development of student
literacy growth (Eduplace,2020). Some examples of activities that support literature-based instruction
include reflecting on what is read as opposed to answering a list of questions. Close reading activities and
reader’s workshops are instructional approaches that can be utilized to promote literacy throughout all
content areas. When students engage in close reading, they are working towards conceptualizing the text,
especially so when sharing their thoughts with the class as whole during classroom discussions or with
individual peer. Students also develop a deeper understanding of the text through writing prompts that
aske students to cite textual evidence (Edutopia,2020).
Readers workshops are evidence-based activities that are proven to strengthen the student reading
comprehension and writing abilities. Reader’s workshops encourage students to share their reflections on
texts both verbally as well as through written print. Once students have been allotted with time to meet
Th
with nearby neighbors regarding thoughts and reflections of the text, they proceed to writing short
summaries independently. Another evidence-based writing strategy giving students the opportunity to
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participate in an activity called free writing. Free writing occurs when students write about a personal
experience that are related to the text that he or she is currently reading. Free writes grant students a
chance to build a deeper understanding of the text through stimulating prior knowledge (Eduplace,2020).
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References
Braunshausen, S. (2017, November 21). What Is the Basal Reading Approach? Retrieved May 27,
2020, from https://education.seattlepi.com/basal-reading-approach-1838.html
Crawford, S. (2014). CR Kuby, Critical Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom: Unpacking
Histories Unlearning Privilege. Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 14(3), 430-432.
doi:10.1177/1468798414542931
Early literacy approaches: EY Toolkit Strand. (n.d.). Retrieved May 26, 2020, from
https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/evidence-summaries/early-yearstoolkit/early-literacyapproaches/
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(n.d.). Retrieved May 27, 2020, from https://www.eduplace.com/rdg/res/literacy/lit_ins0.html
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