This document discusses whole language teaching methods. It lists various whole language teaching strategies like reading aloud, journal writing, and sustained silent reading. It also discusses different types of language skills like semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic skills. The document notes that whole language classrooms are print-rich environments where students learn from models and work at their own pace. Whole language is contrasted with more skills-based phonics instruction and requires teachers to understand its components before implementing it in the classroom.