In the Balanced Literacy program, the students spend 100 minutes every day on Literacy instruction. This includes the Daily 5 framework, which includes rich literacy activities such as Read to Self, Read to Someone, Listen to Reading, Work on Writing, and Word Work. These activities help students become better readers, writers, and spellers, as well as build stamina and independence. During this time, I will work with individual students or small groups of students on literacy skills. The remainder of the block is spent on whole class, Modelled and/or Shared Reading and Writing activities. Approved board resources used include Collections, Literacy in Action, Write Traits, and the school's book room.