Preparation and Evaluation of Instructional Materials

2. What is Literacy?

8. Print-related materials—calendars,
menus, job charts, daily schedules,
alphabet toys, labels, signs, etc.
Reading materials—books, magazines,
photo albums, flyers, mail, recipes,
coupons, etc.
Writing materials—pencils, markers,
crayons, sponge shapes, letter stamps,
paper, easels, etc.
There also might be electronic materials
such as books on tape, DVDs, electronic
readers, computers, etc.

9. Literacy and Educational
Materials

10. » Pre-primers. Usually primer content is
preceded by instruction with materials and
activities designed to teach certain reading
readiness skills.
» Basic primers are designed to teach basic
reading and writing skills to beginning
readers.
» Thematic primers weave a theme
throughout the content.
» Transition primers
» Post primer materials