Integrated Literacy

As an elementary teacher, it will be important for you to design reading units that also integrate other subject areas that students are learning about. Books and technology will naturally become key resources and provide you with opportunities to integrate reading with other subject areas (e.g., mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, physical education, health education). In this assessment, you design an integrated reading unit and apply literacy development strategies based on students’ needs. Essentially, you will design 3 lesson plans that concentrate on one core book and incorporate appropriate technology. 

Select an elementary grade level (K–6).

Design a reading unit for your selected elementary grade level that concentrates on a core book or an author, incorporates appropriate technology, and integrates one of the following major subject areas into at least one lesson: mathematics, science, social studies, the arts (visual and performing), physical education, or health education. Be sure to include a reading objective and standard for each of the 3 lessons. At least one lesson must also include an objective and standard from another subject area.