1. The document discusses different approaches to organizing literacy instruction in the classroom, including literature focus units, literature circles, basal reading programs, and reading and writing workshops. 2. It notes both benefits and drawbacks to each approach, such as literature circles allowing student choice but some students choosing books at inappropriate levels. 3. Effective organization is key to literacy instruction, and teachers should consider combining different approaches while building on students' personal literacy and providing support through explicit instruction.

1. Principle #6: Effective teachers organize for literacy instruction Catherine Martell, Shannon Hood & Kamila Al Marhubi

8. The Very Messy Classroom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW_Kyrc9ztU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW_Kyrc9ztU

10. Thanks! And remember, organization is an ongoing process that presents a challenge for all teachers