1 Copyright © 2018, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited. Chapter 1 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2706-0.ch001 ABSTRACT English is considered as a universal and global language. It serves as a bridge between diferent cultures and countries. Owing to its great importance research studies are being carried out across the world in order to fnd out the best ways of teaching English Language at earlier stages of schooling. One such identifed way is balanced literacy. This is a systematic approach towards teaching English not as a subject but as a language. This study was conducted to see the efect of technology infused balanced literacy approach on the learning skills and engagement level of English learners in context of Pakistani schools where English is taught as a second Language. An intervention of six weeks was carried out. During the study the conventional teaching methodology of English was also observed. The results of the study suggest the use of balanced literacy for improvement of reading skills. INTRODUCTION Reading is a fundamental and significant aspect of education. Various educational surveys undertaken by organizations reveal that students in Pakistan are lagging behind in reading scores in English language. Students in Pakistan are struggling with reading. The ASER (2014) report shows that only 57% of the 5th grade students were able to read sentences which they are supposed to be able to read in grade 2 Technology-Infused Balanced Literacy for Enhancing the Reading Skills of Early Grade Children Amar Ali Khan National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan Manzile Maqsood National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan Sajid Umair National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan