Shifting the Balance Illinois 3-5

Introduction: This self-guided book study links the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan’s (ICLP) 7 Components of Literacy and shifts highlighted in the book The Six Shifts 3-5 by Jan Burkins, Kari Yates and Katie Cunningham to your classroom literacy instruction. As Illinois puts in place its Comprehensive Literacy Plan, prepared teachers can have more influence on what implementation might look like in your district.