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The purpose of this study is to investigate how much elementary school students developed their English proficiency, especially reading and writing ability, by specially planned literature-based literacy activities in an English program. Five elementary students participated in this program. Data such as their videotaped classes, writing artifacts and test results were collected for analysis. Their English proficiency in listening and speaking was assessed by the VERSANT test, and their reading and writing proficiency was assessed by video data and writing artifacts, respectively. The results of the study are as follows. First, the students’ English reading ability can be increased as they were involved in reading literature books chosen for their ability level. As for their writing change in ability, it is not easy to indicate that they have changed dramatically since they were involved in this program. Enhancing writing ability takes time and efforts. Therefore, this kind of literature-based English program can be a useful instructional method for teachers or researchers, as it provides a model of a concrete literature-based activity. Based on this study, it is necessary to further develop literature-based teaching and learning materials.