Missouri State Comprehensive Literacy Plan

The Missouri State Comprehensive Literacy Plan was created using current research on literacy development and instruction. A study of best practices in literacy instruction and literacy support for optimal development has resulted in the development of an effective literacy framework comprised of six core components: 

*standards-based curriculum 

*leadership and sustainability 

*instruction and interventions 

*assessment 

*partnerships 

*professional development 

An overview of the components of reading instruction begins on page 30 of this document and covers phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. 

The components of writing instruction are discussed on pages 35-36. 

Reading and Writing Workshop are described beginning on page 36, listing details about dialogic reading (for preschool age children), interactive read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, literature-based discussion groups, and individual conferencing, and sharing. 

More information regarding classroom interventions and RtI can be read on pages 42-45. Appendix C offers "What to look for in the literacy classroom" from Kindergarten-12th grade. 

You can download the entire document HERE.