Scope & Sequence
Skills taught and reviewed in Pathways 2.0, grades 1–8, are featured in the following scope and sequence. Choose an instructional block and a grade to see the skills for each unit and week.
Grade
- PA:
- Phonemic Awareness
- P:
- Phonics
- CR:
- Cognitive Rigor
- DOK:
- Depth of Knowledge
Word Study Grade 1
| Unit:Week | Vocabulary | Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Context Clues | PA Beginning PhonemesP Short a, Consonants, Rimes |
| 1:3 | Classify/Categorize | PA Individual PhonemesP Short i, Consonants, Rimes |
| 1:4 | Multiple-meaning Words | PA PhonemesP Short o, Consonants, Rimes |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Alphabetical Order | PA Segmenting PhonemesP Short e, Consonants, Rimes |
| 2:2 | Meaning of Words & Phrases | PA Beginning PhonemesP Short u, Consonants, Rimes |
| 2:3 | Shades of Meaning | PA Beginning PhonemesP Consonant Digraphs |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Meaning of Words & Phrases | PA Adding Phonemes to WordsP Consonant Digraphs |
| 3:2 | Synonyms | PA Ending PhonemesP Consonant Clusters |
| 3:3 | Antonyms | PA Ending PhonemesP Consonant Clusters |
| 3:4 | Real-life Connections | PA Ending PhonemesP Consonant Clusters |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Classify/Categorize | PA Hearing PhonemesP Consonant Clusters |
| 4:2 | Homonyms | PA Phonemes in a SequenceP Consonant Clusters |
| 4:3 | Plural Endings | PA Rhyming WordsP Double Consonants |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Shades of Meaning | PA Blending PhonemesP VCe Patterns, Rimes |
| 5:2 | Plural Endings | PA Blending PhonemesP Long Vowel Patterns, Rimes |
| 5:3 | Words & Phrases: Suggest Feelings | PA Onsets & RimesP Long Vowel Patterns |
| 5:4 | Context Clues | PA Onsets & RimesP Double Vowel Phonograms |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Endings | PA Hearing, Saying Middle PhonemesP Long & Short Vowel Sounds |
| 6:2 | SynonymsAntonymsAnalogies | PA Similar Middle PhonemesP Plurals |
| 6:3 | Compound Words | PA Manipulating PhonemesP Contractions |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Prefixes | PA Deleting PhonemesP Letter y as a Vowel Sound |
| 7:2 | Conjunctions | PA Add PhonemesP Endings |
| 7:3 | Context Clues | PA SyllablesP Tense (past) |
| 7:4 | Context Clues | PA SyllablesP Tense (present participle) |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Define by Category, Attributes | PA SyllablesP Vowel Sound Letter Combinations |
| 8:2 | Shades of Meaning | PA SyllablesP Endings |
| 8:3 | Define by Category, Attributes | PA SyllablesP Double Consonants |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Homonyms | PA Open SyllablesP r-controlled Vowel Sounds |
| 9:2 | Prefixes | PA Closed SyllablesP Contractions |
| 9:3 | Suffixes | PA Open & Closed SyllablesP Vowel Sound Letter Combinations |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Word Study Grade 2
| Unit:Week | Vocabulary | Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Context Clues | CVC, VC |
| 1:3 | Classify/Categorize | CVC, VC |
| 1:4 | Multiple-meaning Words | Consonant Clusters |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Alphabetical Order | Consonant Clusters |
| 2:2 | Meaning of Words & Phrases | Plurals |
| 2:3 | Shades of Meaning | Plurals |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Meaning of Words & Phrases | Consonant Digraphs |
| 3:2 | Synonyms | Contractions |
| 3:3 | Antonyms | Hard & Soft Consonants |
| 3:4 | Real-life Connections | Verb Tense (past) |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Classify/Categorize | VCe Exceptions |
| 4:2 | Homonyms | Contractions |
| 4:3 | Plural Endings | Double Consonants |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Shades of Meaning | VVC Patterns |
| 5:2 | Endings | VVCe, VVCCC Patterns |
| 5:3 | Words & Phrases: Rhythm & Meaning | Endings |
| 5:4 | Context Clues | Endings |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Endings | Endings |
| 6:2 | SynonymsAntonymsAnalogies | Plurals |
| 6:3 | Compound Words | Plurals |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Prefixes | Letter y as a Vowel Sound |
| 7:2 | Adjectives, Adverbs | Silent Consonants |
| 7:3 | Concept Words | Tense (past) |
| 7:4 | Context Clues | Tense (present participle) |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Root Words | Endings |
| 8:2 | Shades of Meaning | Multisyllabic Words |
| 8:3 | Endings | Double Consonants |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Homonyms | r-controlled Vowel Sounds |
| 9:2 | Prefixes | Open & Closed Syllables |
| 9:3 | Root Words/Word Meaning | Vowel Sound Letter Combinations |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Word Study Grade 3
| Unit:Week | Vocabulary | Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Context Clues | CVC, VC |
| 1:3 | Classify/Categorize | VVC |
| 1:4 | Prefixes | Consonant Clusters |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Dictionary, Glossary | Consonant Clusters, VCC |
| 2:2 | Content-specific Words & Phrases | Plurals |
| 2:3 | Shades of Meaning | Plurals |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Content-specific Words & Phrases | Consonant Digraphs |
| 3:2 | Synonyms | Contractions |
| 3:3 | Antonyms | Syllables, VCC |
| 3:4 | Real-life Connections | Verb Tense (past) |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Suffixes | VCe Patterns |
| 4:2 | Homonyms | Contractions |
| 4:3 | Nouns Formed from Verbs | Double Consonants |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Shades of Meaning | VVC, VVCC Patterns |
| 5:2 | Endings | VVCe, VCCC, VVCCC Patterns |
| 5:3 | Literal/Nonliteral Language | Suffixes with Final e Words |
| 5:4 | Context Clues | Changing Adjectives to Adverbs |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Suffixes | Endings |
| 6:2 | SynonymsAntonymsAnalogies | Plurals |
| 6:3 | Compound Words | Phonogram Patterns |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Prefixes | Letter y as a Vowel Sound |
| 7:2 | Spatial, Temporal Relationships | Silent Consonants |
| 7:3 | Concept Words | Nouns Formed From Verbs |
| 7:4 | Prefixes | Tense (present participle) |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Root Words | Phonogram Patterns |
| 8:2 | Shades of Meaning | Multisyllabic Words |
| 8:3 | Endings | Suffixes with Final e Words |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Homonyms | r-controlled Vowel Sounds |
| 9:2 | Prefixes | Open & Closed Syllables |
| 9:3 | Root Words/Word Meaning | Phonogram Patterns |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Word Study Grade 4
| Unit:Week | Vocabulary | Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Context Clues | Vowel Sounds Letter Combinations |
| 1:3 | Classify/Categorize | Long-vowel Patterns in Multisyllabic Words |
| 1:4 | Prefixes | Consonant Clusters |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Reference Materials | Consonant Sounds |
| 2:2 | Content-specific Words & Phrases | Plurals |
| 2:3 | Nuances | Plurals |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Content-specific Words & Phrases | Consonant Sounds or Digraphs |
| 3:2 | Synonyms | Contractions |
| 3:3 | Antonyms | Multisyllabic Words |
| 3:4 | Adjective Endings | Verb Tense (past) |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Suffixes | VCe Patterns |
| 4:2 | Homonyms | Contractions |
| 4:3 | Nouns Formed from Verbs | Double Consonants |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Idioms | VV Patterns |
| 5:2 | Endings | VVCC, VVCe, VCCe, VCCC, VVCCC Patterns |
| 5:3 | Literal/Nonliteral Language | Suffixes with Final e Words |
| 5:4 | Using Context | Changing Adjectives to Adverbs |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Suffixes | Endings |
| 6:2 | SynonymsAntonymsAnalogies | Endings |
| 6:3 | Compound Words | Phonogram Patterns |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Prefixes | Short Vowel Patterns |
| 7:2 | Precise Actions, Emotions, Being | Silent Consonants |
| 7:3 | Adages, Proverbs | Suffixes |
| 7:4 | Prefixes | Tense (present participle) |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Greek/Latin Word Parts | Phonogram Patterns |
| 8:2 | Similes, Metaphors | Syllables |
| 8:3 | Greek/Latin Word Parts | Suffixes with Final e Words |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Prefixes | r-controlled Vowel Sounds |
| 9:2 | Prefixes | Open & Closed Syllables |
| 9:3 | Greek/Latin Root Words | Phonogram Patterns |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Word Study Grade 5
| Unit:Week | Vocabulary | Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Using Context | Phonogram Patterns |
| 1:3 | Greek & Latin Roots | Fricatives |
| 1:4 | Using Context | Plurals |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Suffixes | Phonogram Patterns |
| 2:2 | Suffixes | Consonant Digraphs |
| 2:3 | SynonymsAntonyms | Verb Tense (past) |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Adages, Proverbs | Phonogram Patterns |
| 3:2 | Prefixes | Phonogram Patterns |
| 3:3 | Greek/Latin Roots | Suffixes |
| 3:4 | Shades of Meaning: Strategies | Suffixes |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Reference Materials | Double Consonant Patterns |
| 4:2 | Similes, Metaphors | Vowel Patterns in Multi- syllable Words |
| 4:3 | Using Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri | Possessives |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Greek/Latin Roots | Hyphenated Compound Words |
| 5:2 | Prefixes | Schwa Sound |
| 5:3 | Greek/Latin Prefixes | Suffixes |
| 5:4 | Greek/Latin Suffixes | VCC, VVCe, VCCe, VCCC, VVCCC Patterns |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | PortmanteauOnomatopoeia | Syllable Patterns |
| 6:2 | Greek/Latin Suffixes | Consonant Sounds, Letters |
| 6:3 | Determine Meaning | Plurals |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Content-specific Words/Phrases | Vowel Patterns |
| 7:2 | Print/Digital Reference Materials | Vowel Patterns |
| 7:3 | English Words from Other Languages | Latin Roots |
| 7:4 | Using Context Clues | Suffixes |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Content Words/ Phrases Meaning | Suffixes |
| 8:2 | Unknown/Multiple-meaning Words | Suffixes |
| 8:3 | Prefixes | Greek Roots |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Idioms | Palindromes |
| 9:2 | Greek/Latin Roots | Suffixes |
| 9:3 | Prefixes | Vowel Patterns |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Word Study Grade 6
| Unit:Week | Vocabulary | Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Using Context | Adding Suffixes Words Ending in r |
| 1:3 | Greek & Latin Roots | Fricatives |
| 1:4 | Using Context | Plurals |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Suffixes | Prefixes |
| 2:2 | Suffixes | Endings |
| 2:3 | Cause/Effect, Part/Whole, Item/Category | Endings |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Personification | Suffixes |
| 3:2 | Prefixes | Prefixes |
| 3:3 | Greek/Latin Roots | Silent Letters |
| 3:4 | ConnotationsDenotations | Suffixes |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Reference materials | Prefixes |
| 4:2 | Connotations | Vowel Patterns in Multi- syllable Words |
| 4:3 | Using Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri | Possessives |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Greek/Latin Roots | Prefixes |
| 5:2 | Prefixes | Schwa Sound |
| 5:3 | Greek/Latin Prefixes | Suffixes |
| 5:4 | Greek/Latin Suffixes | VCC, VVCCe, VCCe, VCCC, VVCCC Patterns |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | PortmanteauOnomatopoeia | Prefixes |
| 6:2 | Greek/Latin Suffixes | Consonant Sounds, Letters |
| 6:3 | Determine Meaning | Greek Roots |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Content-specific Words/Phrases | Prefixes |
| 7:2 | Print/Digital Reference Materials | Vowel Patterns |
| 7:3 | English Words from Other Languages | Latin Roots |
| 7:4 | Using Context Clues | Suffixes |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Content Words/ Phrases Meaning | Suffixes |
| 8:2 | Unknown/Multiple-meaning Words | Suffixes |
| 8:3 | Prefixes | Greek Roots |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Idioms | Palindromes |
| 9:2 | Greek/Latin Roots | Suffixes |
| 9:3 | Prefixes | Vowel Patterns |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Word Study Grade 7
| Unit:Week | Vocabulary | Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Context Clues | Adding Suffixes to Words Ending in r |
| 1:3 | Greek & Latin Roots | Clipped Words |
| 1:4 | Analyze Word Choice | Adding Suffixes to Words Ending in l |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Suffixes | Prefixes |
| 2:2 | Suffixes | Greek Roots |
| 2:3 | SynonymsAntonymsAnalogies | Latin Roots |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Verbal Irony, Puns | Greek Roots |
| 3:2 | Prefixes | Latin Roots |
| 3:3 | Latin Roots | Greek Roots |
| 3:4 | ConnotationsDenotations | Greek, Latin Roots |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | General, Specialized Reference materials | Greek, Latin Roots |
| 4:2 | Allusions | Latin Roots |
| 4:3 | Using Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri | Greek Roots |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Greek Roots | Portmanteau Words |
| 5:2 | Greek/Latin Prefixes | Latin Roots |
| 5:3 | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 5:4 | Prefixes | Latin Roots |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | PortmanteauOnomatopoeia | Greek Roots |
| 6:2 | Prefixes | Latin Roots |
| 6:3 | Determine Meaning | Greek Roots |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Content-specific Words/Phrases | Latin Roots |
| 7:2 | Dictionary | Greek Roots |
| 7:3 | English Words from Other Languages | Latin Roots |
| 7:4 | Using Context Clues | Latin Roots |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Analyze Impact of Word Choices | English Words Derived from Other Languages |
| 8:2 | Unknown/Multiple-meaning Words | Greek Roots |
| 8:3 | Suffixes | Latin Roots |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Connotations | Prefixes |
| 9:2 | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 9:3 | Greek/Latin Prefixes | Latin Roots |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Word Study Grade 8
| Unit:Week | Vocabulary | Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Context Clues | Adding Suffixes to Words Ending in r |
| 1:3 | Greek & Latin Roots | Clipped Words |
| 1:4 | Analyze Word Choice | Adding Suffixes to Words Ending in l |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Suffixes | Latin Roots |
| 2:2 | Suffixes | Prefixes |
| 2:3 | Word Relationships | Greek Roots |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Verbal Irony, Puns | Greek Roots |
| 3:2 | Prefixes | Latin Roots |
| 3:3 | Latin Roots | Greek Roots |
| 3:4 | ConnotationsDenotations | Latin Roots |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | General, Specialized References | Greek Roots |
| 4:2 | Allusions | Latin Roots |
| 4:3 | Using Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri | Greek, Latin Roots |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Greek Roots | Portmanteau Words |
| 5:2 | Greek/Latin Prefixes | Latin Roots |
| 5:3 | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 5:4 | Prefixes | Latin Roots |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | PortmanteauOnomatopoeia | Greek Roots |
| 6:2 | Prefixes | Latin Roots |
| 6:3 | Determine Meaning | Greek Roots |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Content-specific Words/Phrases | Latin Roots |
| 7:2 | Dictionary | Greek Roots |
| 7:3 | English Words from Other Languages | Latin Roots |
| 7:4 | Using Context Clues | Greek Roots |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Analyze Impact of Word Choices | English Words Derived from Other Languages |
| 8:2 | Unknown/Multiple-meaning Words | Greek Roots |
| 8:3 | Suffixes | Latin Roots |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Connotations | Prefixes |
| 9:2 | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 9:3 | Greek/Latin Suffixes | Latin Roots |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Word Study All grades
Vocabulary
| Unit:Week | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Context Clues | Context Clues | Context Clues | Context Clues | Using Context | Using Context | Context Clues | Context Clues |
| 1:3 | Classify/Categorize | Classify/Categorize | Classify/Categorize | Classify/Categorize | Greek & Latin Roots | Greek & Latin Roots | Greek & Latin Roots | Greek & Latin Roots |
| 1:4 | Multiple-meaning Words | Multiple-meaning Words | Prefixes | Prefixes | Using Context | Using Context | Analyze Word Choice | Analyze Word Choice |
| 2:1 | Alphabetical Order | Alphabetical Order | Dictionary, Glossary | Reference Materials | Suffixes | Suffixes | Suffixes | Suffixes |
| 2:2 | Meaning of Words & Phrases | Meaning of Words & Phrases | Content-specific Words & Phrases | Content-specific Words & Phrases | Suffixes | Suffixes | Suffixes | Suffixes |
| 2:3 | Shades of Meaning | Shades of Meaning | Shades of Meaning | Nuances | SynonymsAntonyms | Cause/Effect, Part/Whole, Item/Category | SynonymsAntonymsAnalogies | Word Relationships |
| 2:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 3:1 | Meaning of Words & Phrases | Meaning of Words & Phrases | Content-specific Words & Phrases | Content-specific Words & Phrases | Adages, Proverbs | Personification | Verbal Irony, Puns | Verbal Irony, Puns |
| 3:2 | Synonyms | Synonyms | Synonyms | Synonyms | Prefixes | Prefixes | Prefixes | Prefixes |
| 3:3 | Antonyms | Antonyms | Antonyms | Antonyms | Greek/Latin Roots | Greek/Latin Roots | Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 3:4 | Real-life Connections | Real-life Connections | Real-life Connections | Adjective Endings | Shades of Meaning: Strategies | ConnotationsDenotations | ConnotationsDenotations | ConnotationsDenotations |
| 4:1 | Classify/Categorize | Classify/Categorize | Suffixes | Suffixes | Reference Materials | Reference materials | General, Specialized Reference materials | General, Specialized References |
| 4:2 | Homonyms | Homonyms | Homonyms | Homonyms | Similes, Metaphors | Connotations | Allusions | Allusions |
| 4:3 | Plural Endings | Plural Endings | Nouns Formed from Verbs | Nouns Formed from Verbs | Using Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri | Using Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri | Using Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri | Using Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri |
| 4:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 5:1 | Shades of Meaning | Shades of Meaning | Shades of Meaning | Idioms | Greek/Latin Roots | Greek/Latin Roots | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 5:2 | Plural Endings | Endings | Endings | Endings | Prefixes | Prefixes | Greek/Latin Prefixes | Greek/Latin Prefixes |
| 5:3 | Words & Phrases: Suggest Feelings | Words & Phrases: Rhythm & Meaning | Literal/Nonliteral Language | Literal/Nonliteral Language | Greek/Latin Prefixes | Greek/Latin Prefixes | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 5:4 | Context Clues | Context Clues | Context Clues | Using Context | Greek/Latin Suffixes | Greek/Latin Suffixes | Prefixes | Prefixes |
| 6:1 | Endings | Endings | Suffixes | Suffixes | PortmanteauOnomatopoeia | PortmanteauOnomatopoeia | PortmanteauOnomatopoeia | PortmanteauOnomatopoeia |
| 6:2 | SynonymsAntonymsAnalogies | SynonymsAntonymsAnalogies | SynonymsAntonymsAnalogies | SynonymsAntonymsAnalogies | Greek/Latin Suffixes | Greek/Latin Suffixes | Prefixes | Prefixes |
| 6:3 | Compound Words | Compound Words | Compound Words | Compound Words | Determine Meaning | Determine Meaning | Determine Meaning | Determine Meaning |
| 6:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 7:1 | Prefixes | Prefixes | Prefixes | Prefixes | Content-specific Words/Phrases | Content-specific Words/Phrases | Content-specific Words/Phrases | Content-specific Words/Phrases |
| 7:2 | Conjunctions | Adjectives, Adverbs | Spatial, Temporal Relationships | Precise Actions, Emotions, Being | Print/Digital Reference Materials | Print/Digital Reference Materials | Dictionary | Dictionary |
| 7:3 | Context Clues | Concept Words | Concept Words | Adages, Proverbs | English Words from Other Languages | English Words from Other Languages | English Words from Other Languages | English Words from Other Languages |
| 7:4 | Context Clues | Context Clues | Prefixes | Prefixes | Using Context Clues | Using Context Clues | Using Context Clues | Using Context Clues |
| 8:1 | Define by Category, Attributes | Root Words | Root Words | Greek/Latin Word Parts | Content Words/ Phrases Meaning | Content Words/ Phrases Meaning | Analyze Impact of Word Choices | Analyze Impact of Word Choices |
| 8:2 | Shades of Meaning | Shades of Meaning | Shades of Meaning | Similes, Metaphors | Unknown/Multiple-meaning Words | Unknown/Multiple-meaning Words | Unknown/Multiple-meaning Words | Unknown/Multiple-meaning Words |
| 8:3 | Define by Category, Attributes | Endings | Endings | Greek/Latin Word Parts | Prefixes | Prefixes | Suffixes | Suffixes |
| 8:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 9:1 | Homonyms | Homonyms | Homonyms | Prefixes | Idioms | Idioms | Connotations | Connotations |
| 9:2 | Prefixes | Prefixes | Prefixes | Prefixes | Greek/Latin Roots | Greek/Latin Roots | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 9:3 | Suffixes | Root Words/Word Meaning | Root Words/Word Meaning | Greek/Latin Root Words | Prefixes | Prefixes | Greek/Latin Prefixes | Greek/Latin Suffixes |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Spelling
| Unit:Week | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | PA Beginning PhonemesP Short a, Consonants, Rimes | CVC, VC | CVC, VC | Vowel Sounds Letter Combinations | Phonogram Patterns | Adding Suffixes Words Ending in r | Adding Suffixes to Words Ending in r | Adding Suffixes to Words Ending in r |
| 1:3 | PA Individual PhonemesP Short i, Consonants, Rimes | CVC, VC | VVC | Long-vowel Patterns in Multisyllabic Words | Fricatives | Fricatives | Clipped Words | Clipped Words |
| 1:4 | PA PhonemesP Short o, Consonants, Rimes | Consonant Clusters | Consonant Clusters | Consonant Clusters | Plurals | Plurals | Adding Suffixes to Words Ending in l | Adding Suffixes to Words Ending in l |
| 2:1 | PA Segmenting PhonemesP Short e, Consonants, Rimes | Consonant Clusters | Consonant Clusters, VCC | Consonant Sounds | Phonogram Patterns | Prefixes | Prefixes | Latin Roots |
| 2:2 | PA Beginning PhonemesP Short u, Consonants, Rimes | Plurals | Plurals | Plurals | Consonant Digraphs | Endings | Greek Roots | Prefixes |
| 2:3 | PA Beginning PhonemesP Consonant Digraphs | Plurals | Plurals | Plurals | Verb Tense (past) | Endings | Latin Roots | Greek Roots |
| 2:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 3:1 | PA Adding Phonemes to WordsP Consonant Digraphs | Consonant Digraphs | Consonant Digraphs | Consonant Sounds or Digraphs | Phonogram Patterns | Suffixes | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 3:2 | PA Ending PhonemesP Consonant Clusters | Contractions | Contractions | Contractions | Phonogram Patterns | Prefixes | Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 3:3 | PA Ending PhonemesP Consonant Clusters | Hard & Soft Consonants | Syllables, VCC | Multisyllabic Words | Suffixes | Silent Letters | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 3:4 | PA Ending PhonemesP Consonant Clusters | Verb Tense (past) | Verb Tense (past) | Verb Tense (past) | Suffixes | Suffixes | Greek, Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 4:1 | PA Hearing PhonemesP Consonant Clusters | VCe Exceptions | VCe Patterns | VCe Patterns | Double Consonant Patterns | Prefixes | Greek, Latin Roots | Greek Roots |
| 4:2 | PA Phonemes in a SequenceP Consonant Clusters | Contractions | Contractions | Contractions | Vowel Patterns in Multi- syllable Words | Vowel Patterns in Multi- syllable Words | Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 4:3 | PA Rhyming WordsP Double Consonants | Double Consonants | Double Consonants | Double Consonants | Possessives | Possessives | Greek Roots | Greek, Latin Roots |
| 4:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 5:1 | PA Blending PhonemesP VCe Patterns, Rimes | VVC Patterns | VVC, VVCC Patterns | VV Patterns | Hyphenated Compound Words | Prefixes | Portmanteau Words | Portmanteau Words |
| 5:2 | PA Blending PhonemesP Long Vowel Patterns, Rimes | VVCe, VVCCC Patterns | VVCe, VCCC, VVCCC Patterns | VVCC, VVCe, VCCe, VCCC, VVCCC Patterns | Schwa Sound | Schwa Sound | Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 5:3 | PA Onsets & RimesP Long Vowel Patterns | Endings | Suffixes with Final e Words | Suffixes with Final e Words | Suffixes | Suffixes | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 5:4 | PA Onsets & RimesP Double Vowel Phonograms | Endings | Changing Adjectives to Adverbs | Changing Adjectives to Adverbs | VCC, VVCe, VCCe, VCCC, VVCCC Patterns | VCC, VVCCe, VCCe, VCCC, VVCCC Patterns | Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 6:1 | PA Hearing, Saying Middle PhonemesP Long & Short Vowel Sounds | Endings | Endings | Endings | Syllable Patterns | Prefixes | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 6:2 | PA Similar Middle PhonemesP Plurals | Plurals | Plurals | Endings | Consonant Sounds, Letters | Consonant Sounds, Letters | Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 6:3 | PA Manipulating PhonemesP Contractions | Plurals | Phonogram Patterns | Phonogram Patterns | Plurals | Greek Roots | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 6:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 7:1 | PA Deleting PhonemesP Letter y as a Vowel Sound | Letter y as a Vowel Sound | Letter y as a Vowel Sound | Short Vowel Patterns | Vowel Patterns | Prefixes | Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 7:2 | PA Add PhonemesP Endings | Silent Consonants | Silent Consonants | Silent Consonants | Vowel Patterns | Vowel Patterns | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 7:3 | PA SyllablesP Tense (past) | Tense (past) | Nouns Formed From Verbs | Suffixes | Latin Roots | Latin Roots | Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 7:4 | PA SyllablesP Tense (present participle) | Tense (present participle) | Tense (present participle) | Tense (present participle) | Suffixes | Suffixes | Latin Roots | Greek Roots |
| 8:1 | PA SyllablesP Vowel Sound Letter Combinations | Endings | Phonogram Patterns | Phonogram Patterns | Suffixes | Suffixes | English Words Derived from Other Languages | English Words Derived from Other Languages |
| 8:2 | PA SyllablesP Endings | Multisyllabic Words | Multisyllabic Words | Syllables | Suffixes | Suffixes | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 8:3 | PA SyllablesP Double Consonants | Double Consonants | Suffixes with Final e Words | Suffixes with Final e Words | Greek Roots | Greek Roots | Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 8:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 9:1 | PA Open SyllablesP r-controlled Vowel Sounds | r-controlled Vowel Sounds | r-controlled Vowel Sounds | r-controlled Vowel Sounds | Palindromes | Palindromes | Prefixes | Prefixes |
| 9:2 | PA Closed SyllablesP Contractions | Open & Closed Syllables | Open & Closed Syllables | Open & Closed Syllables | Suffixes | Suffixes | Greek Roots | Greek Roots |
| 9:3 | PA Open & Closed SyllablesP Vowel Sound Letter Combinations | Vowel Sound Letter Combinations | Phonogram Patterns | Phonogram Patterns | Vowel Patterns | Vowel Patterns | Latin Roots | Latin Roots |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Reading Workshop Grade 1
| Unit:Week | Whole-Group InstructionSpeaking & Listening | Whole-Group InstructionMini-Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Collaborative Conversations | Ask & Answer Questions (Key Details) |
| 1:3 | Tell a Story | Ask & Answer Questions (Clarify Meaning) |
| 1:4 | Ask & Answer Questions | Use Illustrations & Details (Key Ideas) |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read with Purpose & Understanding | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read Text on Topics of Interest | |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Identify Main TopicRetell Key Details |
| 2:2 | Recount a Personal Experience | Know & Use Text Features |
| 2:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Identify Author’s Purpose |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read with Accuracy, Appropriate Rate & ExpressionRead Text of Appropriate Complexity | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read Text on Topics of Interest | |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Provide Descriptions | Describe Connections Between 2 Pieces of Information |
| 3:2 | Ask & Answer Questions | Distinguish Between Word & Picture Information |
| 3:3 | Use Visuals | Identify Similarities & Differences Between Texts |
| 3:4 | Readers’ Theatre | Sequence Information |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read with Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read Texts on Topics of Interest & Appropriate Complexity | |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Collaborative Conversations | Ask & Answer Questions |
| 4:2 | Tell a Story | Identify Words in Poems that Appeal to the Senses |
| 4:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Describe Story Elements |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Orally with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Choose Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Retell Stories |
| 5:2 | Recount a Personal Experience | Differentiate Between Story & Informational Text |
| 5:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Describe Story Elements: Characters |
| 5:4 | Provide Descriptions | Compare & Contrast Characters |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Silent Reading StrategiesRead Text of Appropriate Complexity | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for pleasure | |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions to Clarify Meaning |
| 6:2 | Use Visuals | Predict Using Pictures & Illustrations |
| 6:3 | Participate in Readers’ Theatre | Distinguish Between Fact & Opinion |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Stories & Poetry of Appropriate Complexity | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Silent Reading StrategiesRead Texts on Topics of Interest | |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Identify Storyteller |
| 7:2 | Tell a Story | Predict Using Picture Clues |
| 7:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Sequence Events |
| 7:4 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Identify Words & Phrases that Suggest Feelings |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Use Context to Confirm or Self-Correct Reading | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Choose Text that Reflects the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Recount a Personal Experience | Distinguish fantasy/reality, right/wrong |
| 8:2 | Ask & Answer Questions | Story Elements: Settings, Major Events |
| 8:3 | Provide Descriptions | Identify Word or Phrases in Poems (Feelings/Senses) |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Use Context to Confirm or Self-Correct ReadingSilent Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read Texts on Topics of Appropriate Complexity | |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Ask & Answer Questions | Make Connections with Text & Life Experiences |
| 9:2 | Use Visuals | Show Understanding of Main Idea |
| 9:3 | Participate in Readers’ Theatre | Sequence Story Events |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Orally with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Make Connections Between Text & Personal Life ExperiencesChoose Text that Reflects the Teachings in God’s Word | |
Reading Workshop Grade 2
| Unit:Week | Whole-Group InstructionSpeaking & Listening | Whole-Group InstructionMini-Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Collaborative Conversations | Ask & Answer Questions (Key Details) |
| 1:3 | Tell a Story | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| 1:4 | Recount Details | Explain How Illustrations Clarify Text |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Silent Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read Text on Topics of Interest | |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Identify Main Topic of Multi- paragraph Text |
| 2:2 | Recount a Personal Experience | Know & Use Text Features |
| 2:3 | Recount Details | Explain Author’s Purpose |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, & Appropriate RateRead Text of Appropriate Complexity | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read Text on Topics of Interest | |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Provide Description | Describe Connections in a Series of Scientific Concepts |
| 3:2 | Ask & Answer Questions | Identify Main Purpose |
| 3:3 | Create Digital Recording | Compare/Contrast 2 Texts on Same Topic |
| 3:4 | Readers’ Theatre | Identify Main Topic |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Orally with Expression | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read Text on Topics of Interest | |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Collaborative Conversations | Ask & Answer Questions |
| 4:2 | Tell a Story | Describe Rhythm & Meaning in a Poem |
| 4:3 | Recount, Describe Key Ideas | Show Understanding of Story Elements |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Make Connections Between Text & Personal Life Experiences | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Choose Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Retell Stories |
| 5:2 | Recount a Personal Experience | Explain Story Structure |
| 5:3 | Recount, Describe Key Ideas | Describe How Characters Respond to Challenges |
| 5:4 | Provide Descriptions | Compare/Contrast 2 Versions of the Same Story |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure | |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Ask & Answer Questions | Determine Meaning |
| 6:2 | Create Digital Recording | Predict Using Pictures, Illustrations, & Text |
| 6:3 | Participate in Readers’ Theatre | Distinguish Between Fact & Opinion |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Use Context to Confirm or Self-Correct ReadingSilent Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity | |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Differentiate Points of View |
| 7:2 | Tell a Story | Predict Using Picture Clues |
| 7:3 | Recount or Describe Key Details | Sequence Events |
| 7:4 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Describe Rhythm & Meaning |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Orally with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure | |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Recount a Personal Experience | Distinguish fantasy/reality, right/wrong |
| 8:2 | Ask & Answer Questions | Describe How Characters Respond to Challenges |
| 8:3 | Provide Descriptions | Describe Rhythm & Meaning in Song |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Use Context to Confirm or Self-Correct ReadingSilent Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read Texts on Topics of Appropriate ComplexityRead for Pleasure | |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Ask & Answer Questions | Make Connections with Text & Life Experiences |
| 9:2 | Create Digital Recording | Retell Stories from Diverse Cultures |
| 9:3 | Participate in Readers’ Theatre | Sequence Story Events |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Orally with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Make Connections Between Text & Personal Life ExperiencesChoose Text that Reflects the Teachings in God’s Word | |
Reading Workshop Grade 3
| Unit:Week | Whole-Group InstructionSpeaking & Listening | Whole-Group InstructionMini-Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Collaborative Discussions | Ask & Answer Questions (Understanding) |
| 1:3 | Tell a Story | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases (Context) |
| 1:4 | Ask & Answer Questions | Use Illustrations/Words to Show Understanding |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Silent Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Determine Main Idea & Key Details |
| 2:2 | Report on a Topic | Use Text Features & Search Tools |
| 2:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Distinguish Personal & Author Point of View |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Recount an Experience | Describe Relationships in a Series of Scientific Concepts |
| 3:2 | Determine Key Details | Explain How Key Details Support Main Idea |
| 3:3 | Create Digital Recording | Compare/Contrast 2 Texts on Same Topic |
| 3:4 | Determine Key Details | Explain How Key Details Support Main Idea |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, & Appropriate Rate Self-monitor Reading | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Ask & Answer Questions |
| 4:2 | Tell a Story | Refer to Part of a Poem when Writing or Speaking |
| 4:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Compare & Contrast Story Elements |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read with Expression | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Retell Stories |
| 5:2 | Report on a Text | Describe How Parts of Text Build on Earlier Sections |
| 5:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Describe Characters & Their Roles |
| 5:4 | Recount an Experience | Make Connections Between Texts |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Determine Key Ideas | Determine Meaning |
| 6:2 | Create Digital Recording | Demonstrate Understanding of Text |
| 6:3 | Determine Key Details | Describe Connections Between Sentences & Paragraphs |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & ProficientlySelf-monitor Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Distinguish Points of View |
| 7:2 | Tell a Story | Explain How Illustrations Relate to Text |
| 7:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Refer to Part of Text When Writing or Speaking |
| 7:4 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Distinguish Literal from Nonliteral Language |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Report on a Text | Connections between text & Personal Life Experience |
| 8:2 | Ask & Answer Questions | Describe Characters Role in Sequence Events |
| 8:3 | Recount an Experience | Describe How Parts of Text Build on Earlier Sections |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & ProficientlySelf-Monitor Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Determine Key Ideas | Make Connections with Texts & Life Experiences |
| 9:2 | Create Digital Recording | Retell Stories from Diverse Cultures & Explain how Main Idea is Conveyed |
| 9:3 | Determine Key Ideas | Distinguish Personal Points of View in Text |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
Reading Workshop Grade 4
| Unit:Week | Whole-Group InstructionSpeaking & Listening | Whole-Group InstructionMini-Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Collaborative Discussions | Explain Text Explicitly (Details, Examples) |
| 1:3 | Tell a Story | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases (Context) |
| 1:4 | Ask & Answer Questions | Interpret Visual, Oral, Or Quantitative Information |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Silent Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Use Formal & Informal English | Determine Main Ideas & Key Details |
| 2:2 | Report on a Topic | Describe Overall Structure |
| 2:3 | Identify Reasons & Evidence | Compare Firsthand & Secondhand Accounts |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, & Appropriate RateRead & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Recount an Experience | Explain Events, Procedures, Ideas, or Concepts in Scientific Text |
| 3:2 | Paraphrase | Summarize Text |
| 3:3 | Make a Presentation with Digital Media | Integrate Information from 2 Texts on Same Topic |
| 3:4 | Paraphrase | Draw Inferences Using Details & Examples |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read with Expression Self-monitor Reading | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Explain Text Explicitly & Draw Inferences |
| 4:2 | Tell a Story | Explain Differences Among Poems & Stories |
| 4:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Identify Theme of Story, Drama, or Poem |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Self-monitor Reading | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Use Formal & Informal English | Summarize Text |
| 5:2 | Report on a Text | Explain Major Differences Among Dramas & Stories |
| 5:3 | Identify Reasons & Evidence | Describe a Character in Depth |
| 5:4 | Recount an Experience | Make Connections Between Texts |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Paraphrase | Determine Meaning |
| 6:2 | Make a Presentation with Digital Media | Explain How Information Adds to Understanding |
| 6:3 | Paraphrase Information | Explain How Authors Use Reasoning & Evidence to Supports Ideas |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & ProficientlySelf-monitor Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Compare & Contrast Points of View |
| 7:2 | Tell a Story | Make Connections: Text & Presentation of Text |
| 7:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Explain Major Differences in Poems & Dramas |
| 7:4 | Use Formal & Informal English | Determine Idioms |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Report on a Text | Connections between text & Personal Life Experience |
| 8:2 | Identify Reasons & Evidence | Describe Character, Story, or Event in Depth |
| 8:3 | Recount an Experience | Explain Major Differences Among Dramas & Stories |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & ProficientlySelf-Monitor Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Paraphrase | Make Connections with Text & Life Experiences |
| 9:2 | Make a Presentation with Digital Media | Compare/Contrast Literature from Diverse Cultures |
| 9:3 | Paraphrase | Compare/Contrast Personal Points of View |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
Reading Workshop Grade 5
| Unit:Week | Whole-Group InstructionSpeaking & Listening | Whole-Group InstructionMini-Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Collaborative Discussions | Explain Text Explicitly (Quote from Text) |
| 1:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| 1:4 | Summarize a Text | Skim for an Overview |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read with Purpose & UnderstandingSilent Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read Orally with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Report on a Topic | Determine Main Ideas & How Key Details Support |
| 2:2 | Summarize Information | Compare & Contrast Overall Structure |
| 2:3 | Use Digital Media | Analyze Multiple Accounts of the Same Event/Topic |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Summarize a Speaker’s Key Details | Explain Relationship Between 2 or More Ideas |
| 3:2 | Participate in a Debate | Summarize Text |
| 3:3 | Collaborative Discussions | Integrate Information from Several Sources on a Topic |
| 3:4 | Ask & Answer Questions | Explain Text Explicitly & Draw Inferences |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Self-monitor Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Affirms the Principles in God’s Word | |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Summarize a Text | Explain Text Explicitly & Draw Inferences |
| 4:2 | Report on a Text | Analyze Story, Drama, or Poem Structure |
| 4:3 | Summarize Information | Determine Theme from Details in Text |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Orally with Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Use Digital Media | Summarize Text |
| 5:2 | Summarize a Speaker’s Key Ideas | Compare/Contrast Stories in Same Genre |
| 5:3 | Participate in a Drama | Story Elements: Compare/Contrast 2+ |
| 5:4 | Collaborative Discussions | Make Connections Between Texts |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Ask & Answer Questions | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| 6:2 | Summarize a Text | Use Multiple Print/Digital Sources |
| 6:3 | Present an Opinion | Tell How Author’s Reasons & Evidence Supports Ideas |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read with Purpose & UnderstandingSilent Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Summarize Information | Explain How Point of View Influences Descriptions |
| 7:2 | Use Digital Media | Analyze Visual/Multimedia Elements Effect on Text |
| 7:3 | Summarize Speaker’s Key Details | Explain Story, Drama, or Poem Structure |
| 7:4 | Participate in an Interview | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Scan for Specific Information |
| 8:2 | Ask & Answer Questions | Explain How Authors Use Reasoning & Evidence to Supports Ideas |
| 8:3 | Summarize a Text | Skim for Overview, Scan for Specific Information |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Self-monitor Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Affirms the Teaching in God’s WordRead for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Report on a Topic or Present an Opinion | Make Connections with Texts & Life Experiences |
| 9:2 | Summarize Information | Skim for Overview, Scan for Specific Information |
| 9:3 | Use Digital Media | Explain How Point of View Influences Descriptions |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Self-monitor Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
Reading Workshop Grade 6
| Unit:Week | Whole-Group InstructionSpeaking & Listening | Whole-Group InstructionMini-Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Collaborative Discussions | Support Text Analysis (Using Evidence from Text) |
| 1:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| 1:4 | Paraphrase a Text | Skim for an Overview |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Reflects the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Present Claims & Findings on a Topic | Determine Main Idea & How Key Details Convey |
| 2:2 | Interpret Information | Analyze Structure & Development of Ideas |
| 2:3 | Use a Variety of Media | Determine Author’s Point of View/Purpose |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Adapt Pace & TechniquesRead & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Summarize a Speaker’s Argument | Analyze Introduction, Illustration, Development of Key Characters/Concept |
| 3:2 | Participate in a Debate | Summarize Text |
| 3:3 | Collaborative Discussions | Compare & Contrast 2 Presentations of Events |
| 3:4 | Ask & Answer Questions | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Self-monitor Reading StrategiesUse variety of Reference & Research Materials | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Paraphrase a Text | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text |
| 4:2 | Present Claims & Findings | Analyze Story, Drama, or Poem Structure |
| 4:3 | Interpret Information | Determine Theme & How It’s Conveyed |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Orally, Demonstrating Understanding & Awareness | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Use a Variety of Media | Provide Objective Text Summary |
| 5:2 | Summarize a Speaker’s Argument | Compare/Contrast Texts in Different Genres |
| 5:3 | Participate in a Drama | Story Elements: Plot Development |
| 5:4 | Collaborative Discussions | Make Connections: Texts & Personal Life Experiences |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Ask & Answer Questions | Determine Figurative, Connotative, Technical Meanings |
| 6:2 | Paraphrase a Text | Synthesize Information from Different Media |
| 6:3 | Present Claims & Findings | Evaluate Argument/Claims in Text |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Interpret Information | Explain How Narrator Point of View is Developed |
| 7:2 | Use a Variety of Media | Compare/Contrast Print vs. Multimedia Versions |
| 7:3 | Summarize Speaker’s Argument | Analyze Story Structure Impact on Story Elements |
| 7:4 | Participate in an Interview | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Scan for Specific Information |
| 8:2 | Ask & Answer Questions | Evaluate Argument & Specific Claims in a Text |
| 8:3 | Paraphrase a Text | Skim for Overview, Scan for Specific Information |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Affirms the Teaching in God’s WordRead for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Present Claims & Findings | Make Connections with Texts & Life Experiences |
| 9:2 | Interpret Information | Analyze Impact of Word Choice on Meaning & Tone |
| 9:3 | Use a Variety of Media | Explain Development of Narrator Point of View |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Self-monitor Reading Strategies | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
Reading Workshop Grade 7
| Unit:Week | Whole-Group InstructionSpeaking & Listening | Whole-Group InstructionMini-Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Collaborative Discussions | Support Text Analysis (Using Multiple Evidences) |
| 1:3 | Ask Questions that Elicit Elaboration | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| 1:4 | Analyze a Text | Skim for an Overview & Scan for Specific Info |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Present Claims & Findings on a Topic | Determine Main Ideas & Analyze Development |
| 2:2 | Analyze Main Ideas | Analyze Structure & Development of Ideas |
| 2:3 | Use a Variety of Media | Determine Author’s Point of View/Purpose |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Adapt Pace & TechniquesRead & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Delineate a Speaker’s Argument | Analyze Interactions |
| 3:2 | Use Formal English | Summarize Text |
| 3:3 | Collaborative Discussions | Analyze 2 Author’s Writings on the Same Topic |
| 3:4 | Ask Question that Elicit Elaboration | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Self-monitor Reading StrategiesUse variety of Reference & Research Materials | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Analyze a Text | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text |
| 4:2 | Present Claims & Findings | Analyze How Text Structure Contributes to Meaning |
| 4:3 | Analyze Key Details | Analyze Theme Development |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Orally, Demonstrating Understanding & Awareness | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Use a Variety of Media | Provide Objective Text Summary |
| 5:2 | Evaluate a Speaker’s Argument | Compare/Contrast Fictional & Historical Texts |
| 5:3 | Use Formal English | Story Elements Interactions |
| 5:4 | Collaborative Discussions | Make Connections: Texts & Personal Life Experiences |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Ask Questions that Elicit Elaboration | Analyze Impact of Word Choice on Meaning & Tone |
| 6:2 | Analyze a Text | Compare/Contrast Print & Multimedia Versions |
| 6:3 | Present Claims & Findings | Analyze Argument to Validate Reasoning/Data |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Analyze Key Details | Analyze Development of Various Points of View |
| 7:2 | Use a Variety of Media | Compare/Contrast Print/ Media Use of Technique |
| 7:3 | Delineate & Evaluate Speaker’s Argument | Analyze Text Structure’s Contribution to Meaning |
| 7:4 | Use Formal English | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Skim for Overview, Scan for Specific Information |
| 8:2 | Ask Questions that Elicit Elaboration | Analyze Argument to Validate Reasoning & Evidence |
| 8:3 | Analyze a Text | Analyze 2+ Authors Writings on Same Topic |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Present Claims & Findings | Make Connections with Texts & Life Experiences |
| 9:2 | Analyze Key Details | Analyze Impact of Rhymes & Other Sound Repetitions |
| 9:3 | Use a Variety of Media | Explain Development of Various Points of View |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
Reading Workshop Grade 8
| Unit:Week | Whole-Group InstructionSpeaking & Listening | Whole-Group InstructionMini-Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Collaborative Discussions | Support Text Analysis (Using Strongest Evidence) |
| 1:3 | Ask Questions that Connect Ideas | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| 1:4 | Critique a Text | Skim for an Overview & Scan for Specific Info |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Present Claims & Findings on a Topic | Analyze Main Idea Development |
| 2:2 | Analyze Information | Analyze Paragraph Structure |
| 2:3 | Generate a Variety of Media | Determine Author’s Point of View/Purpose |
| 2:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Adapt Pace & TechniquesRead & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Evaluate a Speaker’s Logic | Evaluate How Text Make Connections & Distinctions |
| 3:2 | Use Formal English | Connect Text to Personal Worldview |
| 3:3 | Collaborative Discussions | Analyze 2 Texts with Conflicting Info on a Topic |
| 3:4 | Ask Questions that Connect Ideas | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Self-monitor Reading StrategiesUse variety of Reference & Research Materials | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Critique a Text | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text |
| 4:2 | Present Claims & Findings | Analyze How 2+ Text Structures Contributes to Meaning & Style |
| 4:3 | Analyze the Purpose | Analyze Theme Development |
| 4:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read Orally, Demonstrating Understanding & Awareness | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Generate a Variety of Media | Connect Text to Personal World View |
| 5:2 | Evaluate a Speaker’s Logic | Analyze Fiction Draws on Elements of Literature |
| 5:3 | Use Formal English | Story Elements: Dialogue or Incidents Propel Action |
| 5:4 | Collaborative Discussions | Make Connections: Texts & Personal Life Experiences |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Ask Question that Connect Ideas | Analyze Impact of Word Choice, Analogy, Allusion |
| 6:2 | Critique a Text | Evaluate Pros/Cons of Using Different Mediums |
| 6:3 | Present Claims & Findings | Evaluate Argument, Recognize Irrelevant Data |
| 6:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Select Text that Affirms the Principles in God’s Word Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Analyze Purpose | Analyze How Points of View Create Effects |
| 7:2 | Generate a Variety of Media | Analyze Print, Multimedia, or Live Portrayal Accuracy |
| 7:3 | Evaluate Speaker’s Logic | Compare/Contrast 2+ Texts Structure |
| 7:4 | Use Formal English | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Adapt Pace & Reading Techniques | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Skim for Overview, Scan for Specific Information |
| 8:2 | Ask Questions that Connect Ideas | Evaluate Argument Validity, Recognizing Irrelevant Evidence |
| 8:3 | Critique a Text | Analyze 2+ Texts the Provide Conflicting Info |
| 8:4 | Review | Review |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Present Claims & Findings | Make Connections with Text & Life Experiences |
| 9:2 | Analyze Purpose | Analyze Impact of Word Choice, Analogy, Allusion |
| 9:3 | Generate a Variety of Media | Analyze How Different Points of View Creates Various Effects |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
| Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | |
| Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | |
Reading Workshop All grades
Whole-Group InstructionSpeaking & Listening
| Unit:Week | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Collaborative Conversations | Collaborative Conversations | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions |
| 1:3 | Tell a Story | Tell a Story | Tell a Story | Tell a Story | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask Questions that Elicit Elaboration | Ask Questions that Connect Ideas |
| 1:4 | Ask & Answer Questions | Recount Details | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Summarize a Text | Paraphrase a Text | Analyze a Text | Critique a Text |
| 2:1 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Speak in Complete Sentences | Speak in Complete Sentences | Use Formal & Informal English | Report on a Topic | Present Claims & Findings on a Topic | Present Claims & Findings on a Topic | Present Claims & Findings on a Topic |
| 2:2 | Recount a Personal Experience | Recount a Personal Experience | Report on a Topic | Report on a Topic | Summarize Information | Interpret Information | Analyze Main Ideas | Analyze Information |
| 2:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Recount Details | Ask & Answer Questions | Identify Reasons & Evidence | Use Digital Media | Use a Variety of Media | Use a Variety of Media | Generate a Variety of Media |
| 2:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 3:1 | Provide Descriptions | Provide Description | Recount an Experience | Recount an Experience | Summarize a Speaker’s Key Details | Summarize a Speaker’s Argument | Delineate a Speaker’s Argument | Evaluate a Speaker’s Logic |
| 3:2 | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Determine Key Details | Paraphrase | Participate in a Debate | Participate in a Debate | Use Formal English | Use Formal English |
| 3:3 | Use Visuals | Create Digital Recording | Create Digital Recording | Make a Presentation with Digital Media | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions |
| 3:4 | Readers’ Theatre | Readers’ Theatre | Determine Key Details | Paraphrase | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask Question that Elicit Elaboration | Ask Questions that Connect Ideas |
| 4:1 | Collaborative Conversations | Collaborative Conversations | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Summarize a Text | Paraphrase a Text | Analyze a Text | Critique a Text |
| 4:2 | Tell a Story | Tell a Story | Tell a Story | Tell a Story | Report on a Text | Present Claims & Findings | Present Claims & Findings | Present Claims & Findings |
| 4:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Recount, Describe Key Ideas | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Summarize Information | Interpret Information | Analyze Key Details | Analyze the Purpose |
| 4:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 5:1 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Speak in Complete Sentences | Speak in Complete Sentences | Use Formal & Informal English | Use Digital Media | Use a Variety of Media | Use a Variety of Media | Generate a Variety of Media |
| 5:2 | Recount a Personal Experience | Recount a Personal Experience | Report on a Text | Report on a Text | Summarize a Speaker’s Key Ideas | Summarize a Speaker’s Argument | Evaluate a Speaker’s Argument | Evaluate a Speaker’s Logic |
| 5:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Recount, Describe Key Ideas | Ask & Answer Questions | Identify Reasons & Evidence | Participate in a Drama | Participate in a Drama | Use Formal English | Use Formal English |
| 5:4 | Provide Descriptions | Provide Descriptions | Recount an Experience | Recount an Experience | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions |
| 6:1 | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Determine Key Ideas | Paraphrase | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask Questions that Elicit Elaboration | Ask Question that Connect Ideas |
| 6:2 | Use Visuals | Create Digital Recording | Create Digital Recording | Make a Presentation with Digital Media | Summarize a Text | Paraphrase a Text | Analyze a Text | Critique a Text |
| 6:3 | Participate in Readers’ Theatre | Participate in Readers’ Theatre | Determine Key Details | Paraphrase Information | Present an Opinion | Present Claims & Findings | Present Claims & Findings | Present Claims & Findings |
| 6:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 7:1 | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Summarize Information | Interpret Information | Analyze Key Details | Analyze Purpose |
| 7:2 | Tell a Story | Tell a Story | Tell a Story | Tell a Story | Use Digital Media | Use a Variety of Media | Use a Variety of Media | Generate a Variety of Media |
| 7:3 | Ask & Answer Questions | Recount or Describe Key Details | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Summarize Speaker’s Key Details | Summarize Speaker’s Argument | Delineate & Evaluate Speaker’s Argument | Evaluate Speaker’s Logic |
| 7:4 | Speak in Complete Sentences | Speak in Complete Sentences | Speak in Complete Sentences | Use Formal & Informal English | Participate in an Interview | Participate in an Interview | Use Formal English | Use Formal English |
| 8:1 | Recount a Personal Experience | Recount a Personal Experience | Report on a Text | Report on a Text | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions | Collaborative Discussions |
| 8:2 | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Identify Reasons & Evidence | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask Questions that Elicit Elaboration | Ask Questions that Connect Ideas |
| 8:3 | Provide Descriptions | Provide Descriptions | Recount an Experience | Recount an Experience | Summarize a Text | Paraphrase a Text | Analyze a Text | Critique a Text |
| 8:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 9:1 | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Determine Key Ideas | Paraphrase | Report on a Topic or Present an Opinion | Present Claims & Findings | Present Claims & Findings | Present Claims & Findings |
| 9:2 | Use Visuals | Create Digital Recording | Create Digital Recording | Make a Presentation with Digital Media | Summarize Information | Interpret Information | Analyze Key Details | Analyze Purpose |
| 9:3 | Participate in Readers’ Theatre | Participate in Readers’ Theatre | Determine Key Ideas | Paraphrase | Use Digital Media | Use a Variety of Media | Use a Variety of Media | Generate a Variety of Media |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Whole-Group InstructionMini-Lessons
| Unit:Week | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Ask & Answer Questions (Key Details) | Ask & Answer Questions (Key Details) | Ask & Answer Questions (Understanding) | Explain Text Explicitly (Details, Examples) | Explain Text Explicitly (Quote from Text) | Support Text Analysis (Using Evidence from Text) | Support Text Analysis (Using Multiple Evidences) | Support Text Analysis (Using Strongest Evidence) |
| 1:3 | Ask & Answer Questions (Clarify Meaning) | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases (Context) | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases (Context) | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| 1:4 | Use Illustrations & Details (Key Ideas) | Explain How Illustrations Clarify Text | Use Illustrations/Words to Show Understanding | Interpret Visual, Oral, Or Quantitative Information | Skim for an Overview | Skim for an Overview | Skim for an Overview & Scan for Specific Info | Skim for an Overview & Scan for Specific Info |
| 2:1 | Identify Main TopicRetell Key Details | Identify Main Topic of Multi- paragraph Text | Determine Main Idea & Key Details | Determine Main Ideas & Key Details | Determine Main Ideas & How Key Details Support | Determine Main Idea & How Key Details Convey | Determine Main Ideas & Analyze Development | Analyze Main Idea Development |
| 2:2 | Know & Use Text Features | Know & Use Text Features | Use Text Features & Search Tools | Describe Overall Structure | Compare & Contrast Overall Structure | Analyze Structure & Development of Ideas | Analyze Structure & Development of Ideas | Analyze Paragraph Structure |
| 2:3 | Identify Author’s Purpose | Explain Author’s Purpose | Distinguish Personal & Author Point of View | Compare Firsthand & Secondhand Accounts | Analyze Multiple Accounts of the Same Event/Topic | Determine Author’s Point of View/Purpose | Determine Author’s Point of View/Purpose | Determine Author’s Point of View/Purpose |
| 2:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 3:1 | Describe Connections Between 2 Pieces of Information | Describe Connections in a Series of Scientific Concepts | Describe Relationships in a Series of Scientific Concepts | Explain Events, Procedures, Ideas, or Concepts in Scientific Text | Explain Relationship Between 2 or More Ideas | Analyze Introduction, Illustration, Development of Key Characters/Concept | Analyze Interactions | Evaluate How Text Make Connections & Distinctions |
| 3:2 | Distinguish Between Word & Picture Information | Identify Main Purpose | Explain How Key Details Support Main Idea | Summarize Text | Summarize Text | Summarize Text | Summarize Text | Connect Text to Personal Worldview |
| 3:3 | Identify Similarities & Differences Between Texts | Compare/Contrast 2 Texts on Same Topic | Compare/Contrast 2 Texts on Same Topic | Integrate Information from 2 Texts on Same Topic | Integrate Information from Several Sources on a Topic | Compare & Contrast 2 Presentations of Events | Analyze 2 Author’s Writings on the Same Topic | Analyze 2 Texts with Conflicting Info on a Topic |
| 3:4 | Sequence Information | Identify Main Topic | Explain How Key Details Support Main Idea | Draw Inferences Using Details & Examples | Explain Text Explicitly & Draw Inferences | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text |
| 4:1 | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Ask & Answer Questions | Explain Text Explicitly & Draw Inferences | Explain Text Explicitly & Draw Inferences | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text | Cite Evidence to Support Analysis of Text |
| 4:2 | Identify Words in Poems that Appeal to the Senses | Describe Rhythm & Meaning in a Poem | Refer to Part of a Poem when Writing or Speaking | Explain Differences Among Poems & Stories | Analyze Story, Drama, or Poem Structure | Analyze Story, Drama, or Poem Structure | Analyze How Text Structure Contributes to Meaning | Analyze How 2+ Text Structures Contributes to Meaning & Style |
| 4:3 | Describe Story Elements | Show Understanding of Story Elements | Compare & Contrast Story Elements | Identify Theme of Story, Drama, or Poem | Determine Theme from Details in Text | Determine Theme & How It’s Conveyed | Analyze Theme Development | Analyze Theme Development |
| 4:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 5:1 | Retell Stories | Retell Stories | Retell Stories | Summarize Text | Summarize Text | Provide Objective Text Summary | Provide Objective Text Summary | Connect Text to Personal World View |
| 5:2 | Differentiate Between Story & Informational Text | Explain Story Structure | Describe How Parts of Text Build on Earlier Sections | Explain Major Differences Among Dramas & Stories | Compare/Contrast Stories in Same Genre | Compare/Contrast Texts in Different Genres | Compare/Contrast Fictional & Historical Texts | Analyze Fiction Draws on Elements of Literature |
| 5:3 | Describe Story Elements: Characters | Describe How Characters Respond to Challenges | Describe Characters & Their Roles | Describe a Character in Depth | Story Elements: Compare/Contrast 2+ | Story Elements: Plot Development | Story Elements Interactions | Story Elements: Dialogue or Incidents Propel Action |
| 5:4 | Compare & Contrast Characters | Compare/Contrast 2 Versions of the Same Story | Make Connections Between Texts | Make Connections Between Texts | Make Connections Between Texts | Make Connections: Texts & Personal Life Experiences | Make Connections: Texts & Personal Life Experiences | Make Connections: Texts & Personal Life Experiences |
| 6:1 | Ask & Answer Questions to Clarify Meaning | Determine Meaning | Determine Meaning | Determine Meaning | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases | Determine Figurative, Connotative, Technical Meanings | Analyze Impact of Word Choice on Meaning & Tone | Analyze Impact of Word Choice, Analogy, Allusion |
| 6:2 | Predict Using Pictures & Illustrations | Predict Using Pictures, Illustrations, & Text | Demonstrate Understanding of Text | Explain How Information Adds to Understanding | Use Multiple Print/Digital Sources | Synthesize Information from Different Media | Compare/Contrast Print & Multimedia Versions | Evaluate Pros/Cons of Using Different Mediums |
| 6:3 | Distinguish Between Fact & Opinion | Distinguish Between Fact & Opinion | Describe Connections Between Sentences & Paragraphs | Explain How Authors Use Reasoning & Evidence to Supports Ideas | Tell How Author’s Reasons & Evidence Supports Ideas | Evaluate Argument/Claims in Text | Analyze Argument to Validate Reasoning/Data | Evaluate Argument, Recognize Irrelevant Data |
| 6:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 7:1 | Identify Storyteller | Differentiate Points of View | Distinguish Points of View | Compare & Contrast Points of View | Explain How Point of View Influences Descriptions | Explain How Narrator Point of View is Developed | Analyze Development of Various Points of View | Analyze How Points of View Create Effects |
| 7:2 | Predict Using Picture Clues | Predict Using Picture Clues | Explain How Illustrations Relate to Text | Make Connections: Text & Presentation of Text | Analyze Visual/Multimedia Elements Effect on Text | Compare/Contrast Print vs. Multimedia Versions | Compare/Contrast Print/ Media Use of Technique | Analyze Print, Multimedia, or Live Portrayal Accuracy |
| 7:3 | Sequence Events | Sequence Events | Refer to Part of Text When Writing or Speaking | Explain Major Differences in Poems & Dramas | Explain Story, Drama, or Poem Structure | Analyze Story Structure Impact on Story Elements | Analyze Text Structure’s Contribution to Meaning | Compare/Contrast 2+ Texts Structure |
| 7:4 | Identify Words & Phrases that Suggest Feelings | Describe Rhythm & Meaning | Distinguish Literal from Nonliteral Language | Determine Idioms | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases | Determine Meaning of Words & Phrases |
| 8:1 | Distinguish fantasy/reality, right/wrong | Distinguish fantasy/reality, right/wrong | Connections between text & Personal Life Experience | Connections between text & Personal Life Experience | Scan for Specific Information | Scan for Specific Information | Skim for Overview, Scan for Specific Information | Skim for Overview, Scan for Specific Information |
| 8:2 | Story Elements: Settings, Major Events | Describe How Characters Respond to Challenges | Describe Characters Role in Sequence Events | Describe Character, Story, or Event in Depth | Explain How Authors Use Reasoning & Evidence to Supports Ideas | Evaluate Argument & Specific Claims in a Text | Analyze Argument to Validate Reasoning & Evidence | Evaluate Argument Validity, Recognizing Irrelevant Evidence |
| 8:3 | Identify Word or Phrases in Poems (Feelings/Senses) | Describe Rhythm & Meaning in Song | Describe How Parts of Text Build on Earlier Sections | Explain Major Differences Among Dramas & Stories | Skim for Overview, Scan for Specific Information | Skim for Overview, Scan for Specific Information | Analyze 2+ Authors Writings on Same Topic | Analyze 2+ Texts the Provide Conflicting Info |
| 8:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 9:1 | Make Connections with Text & Life Experiences | Make Connections with Text & Life Experiences | Make Connections with Texts & Life Experiences | Make Connections with Text & Life Experiences | Make Connections with Texts & Life Experiences | Make Connections with Texts & Life Experiences | Make Connections with Texts & Life Experiences | Make Connections with Text & Life Experiences |
| 9:2 | Show Understanding of Main Idea | Retell Stories from Diverse Cultures | Retell Stories from Diverse Cultures & Explain how Main Idea is Conveyed | Compare/Contrast Literature from Diverse Cultures | Skim for Overview, Scan for Specific Information | Analyze Impact of Word Choice on Meaning & Tone | Analyze Impact of Rhymes & Other Sound Repetitions | Analyze Impact of Word Choice, Analogy, Allusion |
| 9:3 | Sequence Story Events | Sequence Story Events | Distinguish Personal Points of View in Text | Compare/Contrast Personal Points of View | Explain How Point of View Influences Descriptions | Explain Development of Narrator Point of View | Explain Development of Various Points of View | Analyze How Different Points of View Creates Various Effects |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |
Small-Group InstructionGuided Reading
| Unit | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Read with Purpose & Understanding | Silent Reading Strategies | Silent Reading Strategies | Silent Reading Strategies | Read with Purpose & UnderstandingSilent Reading Strategies | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently |
| 2 | Read with Accuracy, Appropriate Rate & ExpressionRead Text of Appropriate Complexity | Read with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, & Appropriate RateRead Text of Appropriate Complexity | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, & Appropriate RateRead & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Adapt Pace & TechniquesRead & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Adapt Pace & TechniquesRead & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Adapt Pace & TechniquesRead & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently |
| 3 | Read with Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | Read Orally with Expression | Read with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, & Appropriate Rate Self-monitor Reading | Read with Expression Self-monitor Reading | Self-monitor Reading Strategies | Self-monitor Reading StrategiesUse variety of Reference & Research Materials | Self-monitor Reading StrategiesUse variety of Reference & Research Materials | Self-monitor Reading StrategiesUse variety of Reference & Research Materials |
| 4 | Read Orally with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | Make Connections Between Text & Personal Life Experiences | Read with Expression | Self-monitor Reading | Read Orally with Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | Read Orally, Demonstrating Understanding & Awareness | Read Orally, Demonstrating Understanding & Awareness | Read Orally, Demonstrating Understanding & Awareness |
| 5 | Silent Reading StrategiesRead Text of Appropriate Complexity | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently |
| 6 | Read Stories & Poetry of Appropriate Complexity | Use Context to Confirm or Self-Correct ReadingSilent Reading Strategies | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & ProficientlySelf-monitor Reading Strategies | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & ProficientlySelf-monitor Reading Strategies | Read with Purpose & UnderstandingSilent Reading Strategies | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently |
| 7 | Use Context to Confirm or Self-Correct Reading | Read Orally with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Adapt Pace & Reading Techniques |
| 8 | Use Context to Confirm or Self-Correct ReadingSilent Reading Strategies | Use Context to Confirm or Self-Correct ReadingSilent Reading Strategies | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & ProficientlySelf-Monitor Reading Strategies | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & ProficientlySelf-Monitor Reading Strategies | Self-monitor Reading Strategies | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently |
| 9 | Read Orally with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | Read Orally with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Self-monitor Reading Strategies | Self-monitor Reading Strategies | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently |
Small-Group InstructionIndependent Reading
| Unit | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Read Text on Topics of Interest | Read Text on Topics of Interest | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read Orally with Purpose, Understanding, Accuracy, Appropriate Rate, & Expression | Select Text that Reflects the Teachings in God’s Word | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development |
| 2 | Read Text on Topics of Interest | Read Text on Topics of Interest | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development |
| 3 | Read Texts on Topics of Interest & Appropriate Complexity | Read Text on Topics of Interest | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | Select Text that Affirms the Principles in God’s Word | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development |
| 4 | Choose Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | Choose Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | Select Text that Reflects & Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word |
| 5 | Read for pleasure | Read for Pleasure | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development |
| 6 | Silent Reading StrategiesRead Texts on Topics of Interest | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity | Select Text that Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | Select Text that Affirms the Teachings in God’s Word | Read for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Select Text that Affirms the Principles in God’s Word Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development |
| 7 | Choose Text that Reflects the Teachings in God’s Word | Read for Pleasure | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development |
| 8 | Read Texts on Topics of Appropriate Complexity | Read Texts on Topics of Appropriate ComplexityRead for Pleasure | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Select Text that Affirms the Teaching in God’s WordRead for Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Select Text that Affirms the Teaching in God’s WordRead for Pleasure, Personal Growth & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development |
| 9 | Make Connections Between Text & Personal Life ExperiencesChoose Text that Reflects the Teachings in God’s Word | Make Connections Between Text & Personal Life ExperiencesChoose Text that Reflects the Teachings in God’s Word | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read & Comprehend Text of Appropriate Complexity, Independently & Proficiently | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development | Read for Pleasure, Personal Growth, & Spiritual Development |
Writing Workshop Grade 1
| Unit:Week | Writing & Handwriting | Grammar |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessmentsLabels | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Captions | Nouns: Common |
| 1:3 | Sentences | Nouns: Possessive |
| 1:4 | Class Story | Verbs: Action, Present Tense |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Class Story | Adjectives: Size, Shape |
| 2:2 | Using the Computer | Adjectives: Color, Number |
| 2:3 | Sentences that Describe | Capitalization: Sentence Beginnings |
| 2:4 | Poetry | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Thank-you Note | Nouns: Months, Days, HolidaysCommas: Dates |
| 3:2 | Description: Prewriting | Sentences: Declarative |
| 3:3 | Description: Drafting/Revising | Nouns: Singular, Plural |
| 3:4 | Description: Editing/Publishing | Articles |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Sentences that Inform | Nouns: Proper |
| 4:2 | Instructions | Sentences: Imperative |
| 4:3 | Sentences that Inform | Subject-Verb Agreement |
| 4:4 | Report: Prewriting | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Report: Drafting/Revising | Verbs: Present, Past Tense |
| 5:2 | Report: Editing/Publishing | Verbs: be |
| 5:3 | Sentences about Yourself | Sentences: Imperative |
| 5:4 | Sentences about Yourself | Sentences: Compound |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Friendly Letter | Commas: Series |
| 6:2 | Personal Narrative: Prewriting | Tense: Future |
| 6:3 | Personal Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Prepositional Phrases |
| 6:4 | Personal Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Story Sentences | Pronouns: Subject |
| 7:2 | Story Sentences | Pronouns: Personal |
| 7:3 | Story Summary | Pronouns: Possessive |
| 7:4 | Story: Prewriting | Pronouns: Indefinite |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Story: Drafting/Revising | Conjunctions |
| 8:2 | Story: Editing/Publishing | Sentences: Exclamatory |
| 8:3 | Opinion Sentences | Capitalization: Titles |
| 8:4 | Opinion Sentences | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Opinion Sentences | Adjectives: Taste, Smell, Sound, Texture |
| 9:2 | Opinion Paragraph: Prewriting | Contractions, Pronouns |
| 9:3 | Opinion Paragraph: Drafting/Revising | Sentences |
| 9:4 | Opinion Paragraph: Editing/Publishing | Final Assessments |
Writing Workshop Grade 2
| Unit:Week | Writing & Handwriting | Grammar |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessmentsSentences that Tell a Story | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Friendly Letter | Nouns: Collective |
| 1:3 | Sentences that Describe | Nouns: Possessive Punctuation |
| 1:4 | True Story: Prewriting | Verbs: Action, Present Tense |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | True Story: Drafting/Revising | Adjectives |
| 2:2 | True Story: Editing/Publishing | Adjectives: Modifiers |
| 2:3 | Informational Paragraph | Capitalization: Titles, Heading, Emphasis |
| 2:4 | Informational Paragraph | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Informational Paragraph | Commas: Letter Greeting, Closing |
| 3:2 | Instructions: Prewriting | Sentences |
| 3:3 | Instructions: Drafting/Revising | Nouns: Irregular Plural |
| 3:4 | Instructions: Editing/Publishing | Adverbs |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Persuasive Letter | Nouns: Proper |
| 4:2 | Opinion Paragraph | Sentences: Simple |
| 4:3 | Persuasive Paragraph | Subject-Verb Agreement |
| 4:4 | Persuasive Essay: Prewriting | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Persuasive Essay: Drafting/Revising | Verbs: Irregular, Past Tense |
| 5:2 | Persuasive Essay: Editing/Publishing | Verbs: be |
| 5:3 | Fictional Narrative Paragraph | Sentences: Interrogative |
| 5:4 | Fictional Narrative Paragraph | Sentences: Compound |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Descriptive Paragraph | Commas: Dates, Places, Series, Letters |
| 6:2 | Fictional Story: Prewriting | Nouns: Proper |
| 6:3 | Fictional Story: Drafting/Revising | Prepositional Phrases |
| 6:4 | Fictional Story: Editing/Publishing | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Problem-Solution Paragraph | Pronouns: Reflexive |
| 7:2 | Compare-Contrast Paragraph | Noun-Pronoun Agreement |
| 7:3 | Informational Paragraph | Pronouns: Possessive |
| 7:4 | Research Report: Prewriting | Verbs: Irregular, Past Tense |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Adverbs: Modifiers |
| 8:2 | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Abbreviations: Titles, Days, Months |
| 8:3 | Response Poem | Formal, Informal English |
| 8:4 | Opinion Paragraph | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Story Response Paragraph | Nouns: Possessive |
| 9:2 | Response Essay: Prewriting | Contractions |
| 9:3 | Response Essay: Drafting/Revising | Sentences: Compound |
| 9:4 | Response Essay: Editing/Publishing | Final Assessments |
Writing Workshop Grade 3
| Unit:Week | Writing & Handwriting | Grammar |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessmentsDescriptive Paragraph | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Dialogue | Nouns, Verbs |
| 1:3 | Personal Narrative | Adjectives, Adverbs |
| 1:4 | Personal Narrative: Prewriting | Sentences: Simple, Compound, Complex |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Personal Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Adjectives: Comparative, Superlative |
| 2:2 | Personal Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Nouns: Plural |
| 2:3 | Cause-Effect Paragraphs | Capitalization: Titles |
| 2:4 | Compare-Contrast Paragraphs | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Informational Paragraph | Commas: AddressesNouns: Possessives |
| 3:2 | Explanatory Essay: Prewriting | Sentences: Complex |
| 3:3 | Explanatory Essay: Drafting/Revising | Verbs: Irregular |
| 3:4 | Explanatory Essay: Editing/Publishing | Verb Tense: Simple |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Response Paragraph | Nouns: Abstract |
| 4:2 | Opinion Paragraph | Dialogue: Punctuation |
| 4:3 | Response Paragraph | Subject-Verb Agreement |
| 4:4 | Response to Literature: Prewriting | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Response to Literature: Drafting/Revising | Verbs: be & Helping |
| 5:2 | Response to Literature: Editing/Publishing | Verbs: Irregular |
| 5:3 | Fictional Narrative Paragraph | Conjunctions: Coordinating, Subordinating |
| 5:4 | Descriptive Paragraph | Sentences: Complex |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Dialogue | Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement |
| 6:2 | Fictional Narrative: Prewriting | Nouns: Proper |
| 6:3 | Fictional Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Prepositional Phrases |
| 6:4 | Fictional Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Compare-Contrast Paragraph | Paragraph Structure |
| 7:2 | Problem-Solution Paragraph | Transitional Words |
| 7:3 | Instructions | Dialogue |
| 7:4 | Research Report: Prewriting | Dialogue |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Adverbs: Comparative, Superlative |
| 8:2 | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Abbreviations: States, Regions, Locations |
| 8:3 | Persuasive Letter | Spoken, Written English |
| 8:4 | Opinion Paragraph | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Problem-Solution Paragraph | Capitalization: Specialized |
| 9:2 | Persuasive Essay: Prewriting | Commas |
| 9:3 | Persuasive Essay: Drafting/Revising | Sentences: Complex |
| 9:4 | Persuasive Essay: Editing/Publishing | Final Assessments |
Writing Workshop Grade 4
| Unit:Week | Writing & Handwriting | Grammar |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessmentsDescriptive Paragraph | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Dialogue | Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs |
| 1:3 | Story | Adjective Order |
| 1:4 | Fictional Narrative: Prewriting | Sentence Types |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Fictional Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Adjectives: Comparative, Superlative |
| 2:2 | Fictional Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Pronouns: Relative |
| 2:3 | News Report | Capitalization |
| 2:4 | Book Report | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Informational Paragraph | Commas: Compound Sentence |
| 3:2 | Explanatory Essay: Prewriting | Sentences: Fragments, Run- on |
| 3:3 | Explanatory Essay: Drafting/Revising | Auxiliaries: Modal |
| 3:4 | Explanatory Essay: Editing/Publishing | Verb Tense: Progressive |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Persuasive Paragraph | Nouns: Abstract |
| 4:2 | Problem-Solution Composition | Dialogue: Punctuation |
| 4:3 | Persuasive Letter | Subject-Verb Agreement |
| 4:4 | Persuasive Essay: Prewriting | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Persuasive Essay: Drafting/Revising | Double Negatives |
| 5:2 | Persuasive Essay: Editing/Publishing | Verbs: Misused Objects |
| 5:3 | Friendly Letter | Conjunctions: Coordinating, Subordinating |
| 5:4 | Descriptive Paragraph | Sentences: Complex |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Story | Pronouns, Adverbs: Relative |
| 6:2 | Personal Narrative: Prewriting | Precise Words, Phrases |
| 6:3 | Personal Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Prepositional Phrases |
| 6:4 | Personal Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Summary | Paragraph Structure |
| 7:2 | Explanation | Transitional Words |
| 7:3 | Procedural Composition | Dialogue |
| 7:4 | Research Report: Prewriting | Dialogue |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Adjectives, Adverbs: Comparative, Superlative |
| 8:2 | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Abbreviations: Initials, Acronyms |
| 8:3 | Response to Fiction | Formal, Informal English |
| 8:4 | Journal Entry | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Public Service Announcement | Capitalization: Specialized |
| 9:2 | Opinion Essay: Prewriting | Commas |
| 9:3 | Opinion Essay: Drafting/Revising | Sentences: Fragments, Run- on |
| 9:4 | Opinion Essay: Editing/Publishing | Final Assessments |
Writing Workshop Grade 5
| Unit:Week | Writing & Handwriting | Grammar |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessmentsShort Story | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Description | Sentences: Expand, Combine, Reduce |
| 1:3 | Dialogue | Sentences: Expand, Combine, Reduce, Vary |
| 1:4 | Fictional Narrative: Prewriting | Sentences: Expand, Combine, Reduce |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Fictional Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Nouns: Common, Proper, Singular, Plural |
| 2:2 | Fictional Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Verbs: Correct Tense Usage, Misuse |
| 2:3 | Procedural Composition | Verbs: Perfect Tense |
| 2:4 | Compare-Contrast Essay | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Cause-Effect Essay | Direct, Indirect Objects |
| 3:2 | Research Report: Prewriting | Conjunctions: Correlative |
| 3:3 | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Sentences: Compound, Complex |
| 3:4 | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Direct Quotations, InterjectionsPunctuations: Titles |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Opinion Essay | Pronouns: Subject, Object |
| 4:2 | Problem-Solution Composition | Pronouns: Objective, Subjective Case |
| 4:3 | Persuasive Letter | Verbs: Regular, Irregular |
| 4:4 | Persuasive Essay: Prewriting | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Persuasive Essay: Drafting/Revising | Comma Use |
| 5:2 | Persuasive Essay: Editing/Publishing | Dialogue: Interrupted, Uninterrupted |
| 5:3 | Friendly Letter | Adjectives: Usage |
| 5:4 | Character Description | Adverbs: Time, Place |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Autobiography | Prepositional Phrases |
| 6:2 | Personal Narrative: Prewriting | Interjections |
| 6:3 | Personal Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Capitalization: Headings, Titles, Emphasis |
| 6:4 | Personal Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Definition Paragraph | Verbs: Auxiliary, Helping |
| 7:2 | Journal Entry | Verbs, Objects: Misused |
| 7:3 | Summary | Punctuation: Hyphens, Dashes, Ellipses, Brackets |
| 7:4 | Informational Essay: Prewriting | Punctuation: Parenthetical Information |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Informational Essay: Drafting/Revising | Punctuation: Apostrophes |
| 8:2 | Informational Essay: Editing/Publishing | Punctuation: Apostrophes |
| 8:3 | Editorial | Capitalization: Complex |
| 8:4 | Response to Literature | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Persuasive Argument | Abbreviations |
| 9:2 | Response Essay: Prewriting | Comma Usage |
| 9:3 | Response Essay: Drafting/Revising | Punctuation: Colons |
| 9:4 | Response Essay: Editing/Publishing | Final Assessments |
Writing Workshop Grade 6
| Unit:Week | Writing & Handwriting | Grammar |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessmentsPersonal Narrative Paragraph | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Personal Narrative | Sentences: Expand, Combine, Reduce |
| 1:3 | Story Scene | Sentences: Vary Patterns |
| 1:4 | Fictional Narrative: Prewriting | Sentences: Style, Tone |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Fictional Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Nouns: Abstract, Concrete |
| 2:2 | Fictional Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Verbs: Active, Passive |
| 2:3 | Procedural Essay | Verbs: Irregular |
| 2:4 | Classification Essay | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Definition Essay | Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement |
| 3:2 | Informational Essay: Prewriting | Conjunctions: Subordinating |
| 3:3 | Informational Essay: Drafting/Revising | Sentences: Compound, Complex |
| 3:4 | Informational Essay: Editing/Publishing | Direct Quotations, InterjectionsPunctuations: Titles |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Response Paragraph | Pronouns: Proper Case |
| 4:2 | Argument Paragraph | Pronouns: Intensive, Reflexive |
| 4:3 | Book Review | Verbs: Regular, Irregular |
| 4:4 | Argument: Prewriting | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Argument: Drafting/Revising | Comma Use |
| 5:2 | Argument: Editing/Publishing | Variations from Standard English: Improve Expression |
| 5:3 | Narrative Poem | Adjectives: Indefinite, Predicate |
| 5:4 | Field Notes | Adverbs: Manner, Degree |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Radio Script | Prepositional Phrases |
| 6:2 | Personal Narrative: Prewriting | Interjections |
| 6:3 | Personal Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Capitalization: Proper Adjectives, Names, Historical Events, Religions, Nationalities |
| 6:4 | Personal Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Compare-Contrast Essay | Subject-Verb Agreement |
| 7:2 | Problem-Solution Essay | Verbs: Action, Linking, Helping |
| 7:3 | Cause-Effect Essay | Punctuation: In Dialogue |
| 7:4 | Research Report: Prewriting | Punctuation: Parenthetical Information |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Punctuation: Apostrophes |
| 8:2 | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Pronoun Usage |
| 8:3 | Opinion Essay | Punctuation: Underlining, Italics |
| 8:4 | Problem-Solution Essay | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Persuasive Letter | Abbreviations |
| 9:2 | Argument: Prewriting | Comma Usage |
| 9:3 | Argument: Drafting/Revising | Punctuation: Colons |
| 9:4 | Argument: Editing/Publishing | Final Assessments |
Writing Workshop Grade 7
| Unit:Week | Writing & Handwriting | Grammar |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessmentsDescriptive Paragraph | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Descriptive Essay | Functions of Phrases & Clauses |
| 1:3 | Descriptive Essay | Sentences: Vary, Combine, Different Beginnings |
| 1:4 | Phase Autobiography: Prewriting | Sentences: Signal Differing Relationships |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Phase Autobiography: Drafting/Revising | Nouns: Appositives, Collective, Compound |
| 2:2 | Phase Autobiography: Editing/Publishing | Verbs: IrregularSubject-Verb Agreement |
| 2:3 | Expository Paragraph | Verbs: Voice, Mood |
| 2:4 | Expository Paragraph | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Expository Paragraph | Modifiers: Misplaced, Dangling |
| 3:2 | Cause-Effect Essay: Prewriting | Conjunctions: Coordinating, Correlative, Subordinating |
| 3:3 | Cause-Effect Essay: Drafting/Revising | Sentences, Compound, Complex |
| 3:4 | Cause-Effect Essay: Editing/Publishing | Punctuation: Question Mark, Underlining, Italics |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Proposing a Solution | Pronouns: Demonstrative, Interrogative, Antecedent |
| 4:2 | Proposing a Solution | Adjectives: Predicate |
| 4:3 | Proposing a Solution | Verbs: Transitive, Intransitive |
| 4:4 | Editorial: Prewriting | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Editorial: Drafting/Revising | Comma Use |
| 5:2 | Editorial: Editing/Publishing | Sentence Transitions |
| 5:3 | Response to Literature | Verbals |
| 5:4 | Response to Literature | Adverbs: Comparative, Superlative |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Response to Literature | Distinguish Between an Adverb & a Preposition |
| 6:2 | Story Writing | Ellipsis Use |
| 6:3 | Writing a Poem | Citation Format |
| 6:4 | Story or Poem: Use the Writing Process | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Summary Paragraph | Subject-Verb Agreement |
| 7:2 | Summary Paragraph | Verb Tenses |
| 7:3 | Research Report: Note Taking | Punctuation: In Dialogue |
| 7:4 | Research Report: Prewriting | Sentences: Run-on, Noun Phrases, Verb Phrases |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Number Words/Numerals Usage |
| 8:2 | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Punctuation: Headings, Sidebars, Titles |
| 8:3 | Persuasive Paragraph: Prewriting | Punctuation: Underlining, Italics |
| 8:4 | Persuasive Paragraph: Drafting/Revising | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Persuasive Paragraph: Editing/Publishing | Capitalization |
| 9:2 | Persuasive Speech: Preparing | Sentences: Mood |
| 9:3 | Persuasive Speech: Organize | Punctuation: Dashes, Brackets, Heading, Sidebars, Titles |
| 9:4 | Persuasive Speech: Delivering | Final Assessments |
Writing Workshop Grade 8
| Unit:Week | Writing & Handwriting | Grammar |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ||
| 1:1 | Pre-assessmentsDescriptive Paragraph | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Descriptive Essay | Functions of Phrases & Clauses |
| 1:3 | Descriptive Essay | Sentences: Vary, Lengths, Verb Voice |
| 1:4 | Phase Autobiography: Prewriting | Sentences: Signal Differing Relationships |
| Unit 2 | ||
| 2:1 | Phase Autobiography: Drafting/Revising | Nouns: Object, Predicate, Simple, Gender |
| 2:2 | Phase Autobiography: Editing/Publishing | Verbs: IrregularSubject-Verb Agreement |
| 2:3 | Expository Paragraph | Verbs: Voice, Mood |
| 2:4 | Classification Essay | Review |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3:1 | Classification Essay | Modifiers: Misplace, Dangling |
| 3:2 | Comparison-Contrast Essay: Prewriting | Conjunctions: Coordinating, Correlative, Subordinating |
| 3:3 | Comparison-Contrast Essay: Drafting/Revising | Sentences: Compound, Complex |
| 3:4 | Comparison-Contrast Essay: Editing/Publishing | Punctuation: Question Mark, Underlining, Italics |
| Unit 4 | ||
| 4:1 | Defending a Position | Pronouns: Demonstrative, Interrogative, Antecedent |
| 4:2 | Defending a Position | Adjectives: Predicate |
| 4:3 | Defending a Position | Verbs: Transitive, Intransitive |
| 4:4 | Personal Commentary: Prewriting | Review |
| Unit 5 | ||
| 5:1 | Personal Commentary: Drafting/Revising | Comma Use |
| 5:2 | Personal Commentary: Editing/Publishing | Sentence Transitions |
| 5:3 | Response to Literature | Verbals |
| 5:4 | Response to Literature | Adverbs: Conjunctive, Irregular |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 6:1 | Response to Literature | Prepositional Phrases Used as Adverbs |
| 6:2 | Story Writing | Ellipsis Use |
| 6:3 | Writing a Poem | Citation Format |
| 6:4 | Story or Poem: Use the Writing Process | Review |
| Unit 7 | ||
| 7:1 | Summary Paragraph | Subject-Verb Agreement |
| 7:2 | Summary Paragraph | Verb Tenses |
| 7:3 | Research Report: Note Taking | Punctuation: In Dialogue |
| 7:4 | Research Report: Prewriting | Sentences: Run-on, Noun Phrases, Verb Phrases |
| Unit 8 | ||
| 8:1 | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Number Words/Numerals Usage |
| 8:2 | Research Report: Prewriting | Punctuation: Headings, Sidebars, Titles |
| 8:3 | Persuasive Paragraph: Prewriting | Punctuation: Underlining, Italics |
| 8:4 | Persuasive Paragraph: Drafting/Revising | Review |
| Unit 9 | ||
| 9:1 | Persuasive Paragraph: Editing/Publishing | Capitalization |
| 9:2 | Persuasive Speech: Preparing | Sentences: Mood |
| 9:3 | Persuasive Speech: Organize | Punctuation: Dashes, Brackets, Heading, Sidebars, Titles |
| 9:4 | Persuasive Speech: Delivering | Final Assessments |
Writing Workshop All grades
Writing & Handwriting
| Unit:Week | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | Pre-assessmentsLabels | Pre-assessmentsSentences that Tell a Story | Pre-assessmentsDescriptive Paragraph | Pre-assessmentsDescriptive Paragraph | Pre-assessmentsShort Story | Pre-assessmentsPersonal Narrative Paragraph | Pre-assessmentsDescriptive Paragraph | Pre-assessmentsDescriptive Paragraph |
| 1:2 | Captions | Friendly Letter | Dialogue | Dialogue | Description | Personal Narrative | Descriptive Essay | Descriptive Essay |
| 1:3 | Sentences | Sentences that Describe | Personal Narrative | Story | Dialogue | Story Scene | Descriptive Essay | Descriptive Essay |
| 1:4 | Class Story | True Story: Prewriting | Personal Narrative: Prewriting | Fictional Narrative: Prewriting | Fictional Narrative: Prewriting | Fictional Narrative: Prewriting | Phase Autobiography: Prewriting | Phase Autobiography: Prewriting |
| 2:1 | Class Story | True Story: Drafting/Revising | Personal Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Fictional Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Fictional Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Fictional Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Phase Autobiography: Drafting/Revising | Phase Autobiography: Drafting/Revising |
| 2:2 | Using the Computer | True Story: Editing/Publishing | Personal Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Fictional Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Fictional Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Fictional Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Phase Autobiography: Editing/Publishing | Phase Autobiography: Editing/Publishing |
| 2:3 | Sentences that Describe | Informational Paragraph | Cause-Effect Paragraphs | News Report | Procedural Composition | Procedural Essay | Expository Paragraph | Expository Paragraph |
| 2:4 | Poetry | Informational Paragraph | Compare-Contrast Paragraphs | Book Report | Compare-Contrast Essay | Classification Essay | Expository Paragraph | Classification Essay |
| 3:1 | Thank-you Note | Informational Paragraph | Informational Paragraph | Informational Paragraph | Cause-Effect Essay | Definition Essay | Expository Paragraph | Classification Essay |
| 3:2 | Description: Prewriting | Instructions: Prewriting | Explanatory Essay: Prewriting | Explanatory Essay: Prewriting | Research Report: Prewriting | Informational Essay: Prewriting | Cause-Effect Essay: Prewriting | Comparison-Contrast Essay: Prewriting |
| 3:3 | Description: Drafting/Revising | Instructions: Drafting/Revising | Explanatory Essay: Drafting/Revising | Explanatory Essay: Drafting/Revising | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Informational Essay: Drafting/Revising | Cause-Effect Essay: Drafting/Revising | Comparison-Contrast Essay: Drafting/Revising |
| 3:4 | Description: Editing/Publishing | Instructions: Editing/Publishing | Explanatory Essay: Editing/Publishing | Explanatory Essay: Editing/Publishing | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Informational Essay: Editing/Publishing | Cause-Effect Essay: Editing/Publishing | Comparison-Contrast Essay: Editing/Publishing |
| 4:1 | Sentences that Inform | Persuasive Letter | Response Paragraph | Persuasive Paragraph | Opinion Essay | Response Paragraph | Proposing a Solution | Defending a Position |
| 4:2 | Instructions | Opinion Paragraph | Opinion Paragraph | Problem-Solution Composition | Problem-Solution Composition | Argument Paragraph | Proposing a Solution | Defending a Position |
| 4:3 | Sentences that Inform | Persuasive Paragraph | Response Paragraph | Persuasive Letter | Persuasive Letter | Book Review | Proposing a Solution | Defending a Position |
| 4:4 | Report: Prewriting | Persuasive Essay: Prewriting | Response to Literature: Prewriting | Persuasive Essay: Prewriting | Persuasive Essay: Prewriting | Argument: Prewriting | Editorial: Prewriting | Personal Commentary: Prewriting |
| 5:1 | Report: Drafting/Revising | Persuasive Essay: Drafting/Revising | Response to Literature: Drafting/Revising | Persuasive Essay: Drafting/Revising | Persuasive Essay: Drafting/Revising | Argument: Drafting/Revising | Editorial: Drafting/Revising | Personal Commentary: Drafting/Revising |
| 5:2 | Report: Editing/Publishing | Persuasive Essay: Editing/Publishing | Response to Literature: Editing/Publishing | Persuasive Essay: Editing/Publishing | Persuasive Essay: Editing/Publishing | Argument: Editing/Publishing | Editorial: Editing/Publishing | Personal Commentary: Editing/Publishing |
| 5:3 | Sentences about Yourself | Fictional Narrative Paragraph | Fictional Narrative Paragraph | Friendly Letter | Friendly Letter | Narrative Poem | Response to Literature | Response to Literature |
| 5:4 | Sentences about Yourself | Fictional Narrative Paragraph | Descriptive Paragraph | Descriptive Paragraph | Character Description | Field Notes | Response to Literature | Response to Literature |
| 6:1 | Friendly Letter | Descriptive Paragraph | Dialogue | Story | Autobiography | Radio Script | Response to Literature | Response to Literature |
| 6:2 | Personal Narrative: Prewriting | Fictional Story: Prewriting | Fictional Narrative: Prewriting | Personal Narrative: Prewriting | Personal Narrative: Prewriting | Personal Narrative: Prewriting | Story Writing | Story Writing |
| 6:3 | Personal Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Fictional Story: Drafting/Revising | Fictional Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Personal Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Personal Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Personal Narrative: Drafting/Revising | Writing a Poem | Writing a Poem |
| 6:4 | Personal Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Fictional Story: Editing/Publishing | Fictional Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Personal Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Personal Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Personal Narrative: Editing/Publishing | Story or Poem: Use the Writing Process | Story or Poem: Use the Writing Process |
| 7:1 | Story Sentences | Problem-Solution Paragraph | Compare-Contrast Paragraph | Summary | Definition Paragraph | Compare-Contrast Essay | Summary Paragraph | Summary Paragraph |
| 7:2 | Story Sentences | Compare-Contrast Paragraph | Problem-Solution Paragraph | Explanation | Journal Entry | Problem-Solution Essay | Summary Paragraph | Summary Paragraph |
| 7:3 | Story Summary | Informational Paragraph | Instructions | Procedural Composition | Summary | Cause-Effect Essay | Research Report: Note Taking | Research Report: Note Taking |
| 7:4 | Story: Prewriting | Research Report: Prewriting | Research Report: Prewriting | Research Report: Prewriting | Informational Essay: Prewriting | Research Report: Prewriting | Research Report: Prewriting | Research Report: Prewriting |
| 8:1 | Story: Drafting/Revising | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Informational Essay: Drafting/Revising | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Research Report: Drafting/Revising | Research Report: Drafting/Revising |
| 8:2 | Story: Editing/Publishing | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Informational Essay: Editing/Publishing | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Research Report: Editing/Publishing | Research Report: Prewriting |
| 8:3 | Opinion Sentences | Response Poem | Persuasive Letter | Response to Fiction | Editorial | Opinion Essay | Persuasive Paragraph: Prewriting | Persuasive Paragraph: Prewriting |
| 8:4 | Opinion Sentences | Opinion Paragraph | Opinion Paragraph | Journal Entry | Response to Literature | Problem-Solution Essay | Persuasive Paragraph: Drafting/Revising | Persuasive Paragraph: Drafting/Revising |
| 9:1 | Opinion Sentences | Story Response Paragraph | Problem-Solution Paragraph | Public Service Announcement | Persuasive Argument | Persuasive Letter | Persuasive Paragraph: Editing/Publishing | Persuasive Paragraph: Editing/Publishing |
| 9:2 | Opinion Paragraph: Prewriting | Response Essay: Prewriting | Persuasive Essay: Prewriting | Opinion Essay: Prewriting | Response Essay: Prewriting | Argument: Prewriting | Persuasive Speech: Preparing | Persuasive Speech: Preparing |
| 9:3 | Opinion Paragraph: Drafting/Revising | Response Essay: Drafting/Revising | Persuasive Essay: Drafting/Revising | Opinion Essay: Drafting/Revising | Response Essay: Drafting/Revising | Argument: Drafting/Revising | Persuasive Speech: Organize | Persuasive Speech: Organize |
| 9:4 | Opinion Paragraph: Editing/Publishing | Response Essay: Editing/Publishing | Persuasive Essay: Editing/Publishing | Opinion Essay: Editing/Publishing | Response Essay: Editing/Publishing | Argument: Editing/Publishing | Persuasive Speech: Delivering | Persuasive Speech: Delivering |
Grammar
| Unit:Week | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments | Pre-assessments |
| 1:2 | Nouns: Common | Nouns: Collective | Nouns, Verbs | Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs | Sentences: Expand, Combine, Reduce | Sentences: Expand, Combine, Reduce | Functions of Phrases & Clauses | Functions of Phrases & Clauses |
| 1:3 | Nouns: Possessive | Nouns: Possessive Punctuation | Adjectives, Adverbs | Adjective Order | Sentences: Expand, Combine, Reduce, Vary | Sentences: Vary Patterns | Sentences: Vary, Combine, Different Beginnings | Sentences: Vary, Lengths, Verb Voice |
| 1:4 | Verbs: Action, Present Tense | Verbs: Action, Present Tense | Sentences: Simple, Compound, Complex | Sentence Types | Sentences: Expand, Combine, Reduce | Sentences: Style, Tone | Sentences: Signal Differing Relationships | Sentences: Signal Differing Relationships |
| 2:1 | Adjectives: Size, Shape | Adjectives | Adjectives: Comparative, Superlative | Adjectives: Comparative, Superlative | Nouns: Common, Proper, Singular, Plural | Nouns: Abstract, Concrete | Nouns: Appositives, Collective, Compound | Nouns: Object, Predicate, Simple, Gender |
| 2:2 | Adjectives: Color, Number | Adjectives: Modifiers | Nouns: Plural | Pronouns: Relative | Verbs: Correct Tense Usage, Misuse | Verbs: Active, Passive | Verbs: IrregularSubject-Verb Agreement | Verbs: IrregularSubject-Verb Agreement |
| 2:3 | Capitalization: Sentence Beginnings | Capitalization: Titles, Heading, Emphasis | Capitalization: Titles | Capitalization | Verbs: Perfect Tense | Verbs: Irregular | Verbs: Voice, Mood | Verbs: Voice, Mood |
| 2:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 3:1 | Nouns: Months, Days, HolidaysCommas: Dates | Commas: Letter Greeting, Closing | Commas: AddressesNouns: Possessives | Commas: Compound Sentence | Direct, Indirect Objects | Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement | Modifiers: Misplaced, Dangling | Modifiers: Misplace, Dangling |
| 3:2 | Sentences: Declarative | Sentences | Sentences: Complex | Sentences: Fragments, Run- on | Conjunctions: Correlative | Conjunctions: Subordinating | Conjunctions: Coordinating, Correlative, Subordinating | Conjunctions: Coordinating, Correlative, Subordinating |
| 3:3 | Nouns: Singular, Plural | Nouns: Irregular Plural | Verbs: Irregular | Auxiliaries: Modal | Sentences: Compound, Complex | Sentences: Compound, Complex | Sentences, Compound, Complex | Sentences: Compound, Complex |
| 3:4 | Articles | Adverbs | Verb Tense: Simple | Verb Tense: Progressive | Direct Quotations, InterjectionsPunctuations: Titles | Direct Quotations, InterjectionsPunctuations: Titles | Punctuation: Question Mark, Underlining, Italics | Punctuation: Question Mark, Underlining, Italics |
| 4:1 | Nouns: Proper | Nouns: Proper | Nouns: Abstract | Nouns: Abstract | Pronouns: Subject, Object | Pronouns: Proper Case | Pronouns: Demonstrative, Interrogative, Antecedent | Pronouns: Demonstrative, Interrogative, Antecedent |
| 4:2 | Sentences: Imperative | Sentences: Simple | Dialogue: Punctuation | Dialogue: Punctuation | Pronouns: Objective, Subjective Case | Pronouns: Intensive, Reflexive | Adjectives: Predicate | Adjectives: Predicate |
| 4:3 | Subject-Verb Agreement | Subject-Verb Agreement | Subject-Verb Agreement | Subject-Verb Agreement | Verbs: Regular, Irregular | Verbs: Regular, Irregular | Verbs: Transitive, Intransitive | Verbs: Transitive, Intransitive |
| 4:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 5:1 | Verbs: Present, Past Tense | Verbs: Irregular, Past Tense | Verbs: be & Helping | Double Negatives | Comma Use | Comma Use | Comma Use | Comma Use |
| 5:2 | Verbs: be | Verbs: be | Verbs: Irregular | Verbs: Misused Objects | Dialogue: Interrupted, Uninterrupted | Variations from Standard English: Improve Expression | Sentence Transitions | Sentence Transitions |
| 5:3 | Sentences: Imperative | Sentences: Interrogative | Conjunctions: Coordinating, Subordinating | Conjunctions: Coordinating, Subordinating | Adjectives: Usage | Adjectives: Indefinite, Predicate | Verbals | Verbals |
| 5:4 | Sentences: Compound | Sentences: Compound | Sentences: Complex | Sentences: Complex | Adverbs: Time, Place | Adverbs: Manner, Degree | Adverbs: Comparative, Superlative | Adverbs: Conjunctive, Irregular |
| 6:1 | Commas: Series | Commas: Dates, Places, Series, Letters | Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement | Pronouns, Adverbs: Relative | Prepositional Phrases | Prepositional Phrases | Distinguish Between an Adverb & a Preposition | Prepositional Phrases Used as Adverbs |
| 6:2 | Tense: Future | Nouns: Proper | Nouns: Proper | Precise Words, Phrases | Interjections | Interjections | Ellipsis Use | Ellipsis Use |
| 6:3 | Prepositional Phrases | Prepositional Phrases | Prepositional Phrases | Prepositional Phrases | Capitalization: Headings, Titles, Emphasis | Capitalization: Proper Adjectives, Names, Historical Events, Religions, Nationalities | Citation Format | Citation Format |
| 6:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 7:1 | Pronouns: Subject | Pronouns: Reflexive | Paragraph Structure | Paragraph Structure | Verbs: Auxiliary, Helping | Subject-Verb Agreement | Subject-Verb Agreement | Subject-Verb Agreement |
| 7:2 | Pronouns: Personal | Noun-Pronoun Agreement | Transitional Words | Transitional Words | Verbs, Objects: Misused | Verbs: Action, Linking, Helping | Verb Tenses | Verb Tenses |
| 7:3 | Pronouns: Possessive | Pronouns: Possessive | Dialogue | Dialogue | Punctuation: Hyphens, Dashes, Ellipses, Brackets | Punctuation: In Dialogue | Punctuation: In Dialogue | Punctuation: In Dialogue |
| 7:4 | Pronouns: Indefinite | Verbs: Irregular, Past Tense | Dialogue | Dialogue | Punctuation: Parenthetical Information | Punctuation: Parenthetical Information | Sentences: Run-on, Noun Phrases, Verb Phrases | Sentences: Run-on, Noun Phrases, Verb Phrases |
| 8:1 | Conjunctions | Adverbs: Modifiers | Adverbs: Comparative, Superlative | Adjectives, Adverbs: Comparative, Superlative | Punctuation: Apostrophes | Punctuation: Apostrophes | Number Words/Numerals Usage | Number Words/Numerals Usage |
| 8:2 | Sentences: Exclamatory | Abbreviations: Titles, Days, Months | Abbreviations: States, Regions, Locations | Abbreviations: Initials, Acronyms | Punctuation: Apostrophes | Pronoun Usage | Punctuation: Headings, Sidebars, Titles | Punctuation: Headings, Sidebars, Titles |
| 8:3 | Capitalization: Titles | Formal, Informal English | Spoken, Written English | Formal, Informal English | Capitalization: Complex | Punctuation: Underlining, Italics | Punctuation: Underlining, Italics | Punctuation: Underlining, Italics |
| 8:4 | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| 9:1 | Adjectives: Taste, Smell, Sound, Texture | Nouns: Possessive | Capitalization: Specialized | Capitalization: Specialized | Abbreviations | Abbreviations | Capitalization | Capitalization |
| 9:2 | Contractions, Pronouns | Contractions | Commas | Commas | Comma Usage | Comma Usage | Sentences: Mood | Sentences: Mood |
| 9:3 | Sentences | Sentences: Compound | Sentences: Complex | Sentences: Fragments, Run- on | Punctuation: Colons | Punctuation: Colons | Punctuation: Dashes, Brackets, Heading, Sidebars, Titles | Punctuation: Dashes, Brackets, Heading, Sidebars, Titles |
| 9:4 | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments | Final Assessments |