Appropriate language arts instructional patterns include literature circles, literature focus units, reading and writing workshop, and thematic units. Effective teachers:
a) select one pattern and use it exclusively for consistency
b) vary the approach to fit the situation and the students' needs
c) ask students to vote for their preference at the start of the school term
d) work with other faculty members to select the one best approach for their school
Question 2
In Becky Strong's fifth-grade classroom, some students enjoy reading books by Lois Lowry, others like the work of Jerry Spinelli; and a third group prefers books written by Donna Jo Napoli. The best way for this teacher to provide choice and opportunities for discussion would be to implement:
a) literature circles
b) literature focus units
c) shared reading
d) interactive reading
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