Justify the importance of using a variety of instructional strategies to create a balanced literacy curriculum and meet the diverse needs of all students

Effective teachers use multiple approaches to integrate and create a balanced literacy curriculum for all students, especially in secondary education. Using a variety of literacy strategies can help ensure the teacher is meeting the needs of all students and creating an engaging learning experience for all students.

Part 1: Matrix

Complete the “Instructional Strategies for Literacy Integration Matrix” by examining different instructional strategies that can be implemented to promote balanced literacy curriculum for all students.

Part 2: Summary

In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on the following:

• Justify the importance of using a variety of instructional strategies to create a balanced literacy curriculum and meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Identify three major components of a proper literacy learning environment.
• Discuss three routines that create a proper literacy environment that enhances reading and writing instruction using traditional and contemporary resources.

Support your assignment with at least three scholarly resources.

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