Definitions and Explanations * Literacy - refers to everything we do related to phonemic awareness, phonics, letters and sounds, blending words to read, reading by sight words, learning to read fluently and writing. * Whole Group Instruction - any instruction done with the whole class. This instruction is geared to what the majority of the children are capable of comprehending. * Small Group Instruction - this instruction is done in smaller groups, usually 3-5 children. This instruction is geared to meet the specific needs of the children - whether high, average or low. I will meet with small groups 3-4 times a week, based on the groups' specific needs. Small group instruction is used for literacy and sometimes math. * One-on-One Instruction - this instruction is used mostly for students who are performing below expected levels or at a very high level and need additional challenges. This usually takes place during a 'free' time in the classroom. * Intervention - this instruction is for some students who need material repeated or need much more additional practice to perform ay an acceptable level.