At Hollywood Elementary School, Kindergarten - Fifth Grade Reading Instruction is based on the components of a Balanced Literacy Reading Program - Shared Reading , Guided Reading, Literacy Centers, Read Alouds, and Writing.  Shared Reading is whole group instruction based on grade level English Language Arts (ELA) standards.  Guided Reading is small group reading instruction where students are grouped according to their text level (instructional reading level) and are taught reading strategies and comprehension strategies using reading material that is appropriate for their specific reading needs.  Literacy Centers are designed to review specific ELA standards and reading skills that are taught in class during Shared Reading.  The Write From The Beginning program is the writing program that is implemented throughout our Balanced Literacy program across all grade levels that teaches the students the steps to the writing process.