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Scope and Sequenceof Skill Instruction

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Scope and Sequenceof Skill Instruction

K–6

Scope and Sequence

Kindergarten .........................................................................2

Grade 1 ...................................................................................28

Grade 2 ..................................................................................52

Grade 3 ...................................................................................76

Grade 4 ...................................................................................102

Grade 5 ...................................................................................128

Grade 6 ...................................................................................154

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookWhat Makes a Family?Genre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookBuilding with DadGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selections“Frère Jacques” “Everybody Says” “Tortillas for Mommy” “My Little Sister”Genre: for “Frère Jacques” Poetry

and LullabyGenre: for Remaining Paired

Selections Poetry

Target SkillMain Ideas

Target StrategySummarize

Supporting SkillsGenre

Phonological AwarenessRhyming WordsSingle Sounds

Letter Names Letters Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo

Decodable ReadersSee What We Can DoWe Can Make It

Concepts of PrintDirectionality: Left to RightBook Parts

Words to Know (High-Frequency Words)I

FluencyRead with Expression

N/A Selection Vocabularycelebrate (v), family (n), memories (n),

include (v)

Oral Vocabularycranes, crew, gleaming, mechanic,

outlining, solid

Domain-Specific Vocabularyaren’t, sibling, ancestor, relation

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and Categorize Family Words

Enrich VocabularyTalk About Families

Grammar SkillNouns for People

Writing ModeNarrative Writing

Writing FormNames

Focus TraitConventions

Week Selections Concepts of Print Phonemic Awareness Letter Names

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Listen to Rhymes “Jack and Jill”“One, Two, Three, Four, Five”“Pease Porridge Hot”“Colors”“To Market, To Market”

Concepts of PrintRecognize NamesDistinguish Letters, NumbersBook HandlingEnvironmental Print

Phonemic AwarenessRhyming WordsBlend Syllables

Letter NamesLetters: Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee

2

Listen to Rhymes “I Went Upstairs”“Mix a Pancake”“Sing a Song of Sixpence”“Little Arabella Stiller”Listen to Songs“Quack! Quack! Quack!”

Concepts of PrintBook HandlingDistinguish Letters, NumbersEnvironmental PrintRecognize First and Last Names

Phonemic AwarenessRhyming WordsBlend and Segment Syllables

Letter NamesLetters: Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj

Grade K: Welcome to Kindergarten

Grade K: Unit 1

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

2

Big BookHow Do Dinosaurs Go to School?Genre: Fantasy

Read Aloud BookFriends at SchoolGenre: Informational Text

Paired Selection“My School Bus”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillUnderstanding Characters

Target StrategyInfer/Predict

Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Purpose

Phonological AwarenessBeginning Sounds

Letter NamesLetters Pp, Qq, Rr, Ss, Tt

Decodable ReadersWe Go to SchoolI Like

Concepts of PrintDirectionality: Follow Words

Left to Right, Top to Bottom Book Handling

Words to Know (HFW)like

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

N/A Selection Vocabularybullying (v), tidies (v), fidget (v),

interrupt (v)

Oral Vocabularybusy, company, container, job, scoop,

tortoises

Domain-Specific Vocabularybehave, member, respect, community

Vocabulary StrategyAntonyms

Enrich VocabularyTalk About School

Grammar SkillNouns for Places

Writing ModeNarrative Writing

Writing FormLabels

Focus TraitWord Choice

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Big BookPlease, Puppy, PleaseGenre: Realistic Fiction

Read Aloud BookI Have a Pet!Genre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection“Different Kinds of Dogs”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillStory Structure

Target StrategyMonitor/Clarify

Supporting SkillsConclusions

Phonological AwarenessBeginning SoundsWords in Oral Sentences

Letter NamesLetters Uu, Vv, Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz

Decodable ReadersBaby Bear’s Family The Party

Concepts of PrintLetters and Words: First, Last

Letters, Distinguish Letters from Words

Words to Know (HFW)the

Fluency Reading Rate

N/A Selection Vocabularyfetch (v), inside (n), outside (n),

please (v)

Oral Vocabularycooperate, curious, interesting, slimy,

smooth, vet

Domain-Specific Vocabularyresponsibility, groom, train, nurture

Vocabulary StrategySynonyms

Enrich VocabularyTalk About Pets

Grammar SkillNouns for Animals and Things

Writing ModeNarrative Writing

Writing FormCaptions

Focus TraitIdeas

Grade K: Unit 1

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookEverybody WorksGenre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookPizza at Sally’sGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection“The Elves and the Shoemaker”“The Lion and the Mouse”Genre: for Elves Fairy Tale Genre: for Lion Fable

Target SkillText and Graphic Features

Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate

Supporting SkillsGenre

Phonological AwarenessBeginning SoundsWords in Oral Sentences

PhonicsLetter Mm *

Decodable ReadersMmI Like Mm

Concepts of PrintSpaces Between WordsEnvironmental Print

Words to Know (HFW)and

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningTalk About Jobs

Selection Vocabularycreating (v), delivering (v), hobby (n),

protecting (v)

Oral Vocabularycustomers, dough, famous, perfect,

sprinkled, stretchy

Domain-Specific Vocabularyvolunteer, worker, job, goods, services

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and Categorize Words for Jobs

Enrich VocabularyWords with Endings -ed, -ing

Grammar SkillAction Verbs in Present Tense

Writing ModeNarrative Writing

Writing FormStory Sentences (Adding Details)

Focus TraitIdeas

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Big BookThe Handiest Things in the WorldGenre:: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookThe Little Red Hen Genre: Folk Tale and Fable

(Traditional Tale)

Paired SelectionStone SoupGenre: Informational Text

Target SkillDetails

Target StrategyQuestion

Supporting SkillsCause-and-Effect

Phonological AwarenessBeginning SoundsWords in Oral Sentences

PhonicsLetter Ss *Review m, s

Decodable ReadersSsI Like Ss

Concepts of PrintCapitalization: First Word in a

SentencePunctuation: Period, Question

Mark

Words to Know (HFW)Review: I, like, the, and Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningShare Ideas

Selection Vocabularyappears, future, handy, stray

Oral Vocabularyadmired, delicious, delight, doubt, fable,

sigh

Domain-Specific Vocabularyinvention, utensil, aid, purpose

Vocabulary StrategySynonyms

Enrich VocabularyAsking Questions

Grammar SkillAction Verbs in Present Tense

Writing ModeNarrative Writing

Writing FormClass Story (Telling Details)

Focus TraitIdeas

Research/Media Literacy SkillsResearch a Tool

Grade K: Unit 1

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookMy Five SensesGenre:: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookListen, ListenGenre: Concept Book

Paired Selections“Poems About Senses”“Picnic Day”“Here Are My Eyes” “The Storm” “Five Wonderful Senses”Genre: Poetry

Target SkillCompare and Contrast

Target StrategyMonitor/Clarify

Supporting SkillsSummarize

Phonological AwarenessBlend Onset and Rime

PhonicsLetter Aa* (Short a)

Decodable ReadersAaI See

Concepts of PrintBook PartsUsing a Chart

Words to Know (HFW)see

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningDiscuss Daily Activities

Selection Vocabularyaware (adj.), senses (n), sight (n),

touch (n)

Oral Vocabularydrift, ripen, scurry, sizzle, whisper,

whistle

Domain-Specific Vocabularyvision, sound, flavor, texture, scent

Vocabulary StrategyContext Clues

Enrich VocabularySentence Completion Activity (using opposites)

Grammar SkillSensory Words

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormDescriptive Sentences (Sensory Words)

Focus TraitWord Choice

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Big BookMice Squeak, We SpeakGenre:: Realistic Fiction

Read Aloud BookAmelia’s Show-and-Tell FiestaGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection“The Fort Worth Zoo”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillUnderstanding Characters

Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate

Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Word Choice

Phonological AwarenessBlend Onset and RimeSegment Onset and Rime

PhonicsLetter Tt *

Decodable ReadersTtWe Like Toys

Concepts of PrintPunctuation: Period, Question

Mark, Exclamation Point

Words to Know (HFW)we

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningHave a Conversation

Selection Vocabularychatter (v), coo (v), snore (v),

squawk (v)

Oral Vocabularyfoolish, frowns, ruffled, special,

treasures, tropical

Domain-Specific Vocabularycommunicate, respond, language,

conversation

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and Categorize Sensory Words

Enrich VocabularyWords for Sounds

Grammar SkillSensory Words

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormDescriptive Sentences (Sensory Words)

Focus TraitWord Choice

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Big BookMove!Genre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookJonathan and His MommyGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection“The Hare and the Tortoise”Genre: Folk Tale and Fable

Target SkillDetails

Target StrategyVisualize

Supporting SkillsCompare and Contrast

Phonological AwarenessBlend Onset and RimeSegment Onset and Rime

PhonicsLetter Cc * (/k/)

Decodable ReadersCcI Can See

Concepts of PrintSpaces Between WordsDirectionality

Words to Know (HFW)a

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningShare Information and Ideas

Selection Vocabularycolony (n), rustling (v), slithers (v),

startled (v)

Oral Vocabularybackward, beat, leap, strange, wiggle,

zigzag

Domain-Specific Vocabularydive, swim, climb, fly

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and Categorize Action Words

Enrich VocabularyMovement Words

Grammar SkillAdjectives for Colors

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormCaptions (Descriptive Sentences;

Colors, Sensory Words)

Focus TraitWord Choice

Research/Media LiteracyResearch an Animal

Grade K: Unit 2

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookWhat Do Wheels Do All Day?Genre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookGood Morning, DiggerGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection“Wheels Long Ago and Today”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillText and Graphic Features

Target StrategyQuestion

Supporting SkillsConclusions

Phonological AwarenessBlend Phonemes

PhonicsLetter Pp *

Decodable ReadersPpI Like Animals

Concepts of PrintLetters in Words

Words to Know (HFW)to

Fluency Reading Rate

Speaking and ListeningShare Information and Ideas

Selection Vocabularysputter (v), travelers (n), twirl (v),

patrol (v)

Oral Vocabularyearly, weeds, community, cement,

vacant, welding

Domain-Specific Vocabularypush, pull, roll, spin

Vocabulary StrategySynonyms

Enrich VocabularyTalk About Vehicles

Grammar SkillAdjectives for Numbers

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormDescription (Descriptive Words,

Numbers)

Focus TraitWord Choice

Research/Media Literacy SkillsAnswer Questions About Vehicles

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Big BookMouse ShapesGenre: Concept Book

Read Aloud BookDavid’s DrawingsGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection“Signs and Shapes”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillStory Structure

Target StrategySummarize

Supporting SkillsCharacters

Phonological AwarenessBlend Phonemes

PhonicsReview Letters Aa* (Short a),Tt*, Cc* (/k/), Pp*

Decodable ReadersMmmm, Good!The Playground

Concepts of PrintCapitalization: First Letter of a

Sentence Space Between Words

Words to Know (HFW)Review: see, we, a, to

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningTalk About Characters

Selection Vocabularyhurry (v), pounced (v), sneaky (adj.),

tricky (adj.)

Oral Vocabularyadd, fluffy, fresh, grinned, moment,

shyly

Domain-Specific Vocabularyrectangle, triangle, diamond, circle, oval,

square

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and Categorize Shape Words

Enrich VocabularyWords with Suffixes -ly, -ful

Grammar SkillAdjectives for Size and Shape

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormDescription (Descriptive Words, Size

and Shape)

Focus TraitWord Choice

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookJump into JanuaryGenre: Concept Book

Read Aloud BookEvery SeasonGenre: Informational Text

Paired Selection“Holidays All Year Long”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillCompare and Contrast

Target StrategyQuestion

Supporting SkillsText and Graphic Features

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesFinal Sound

PhonicsReview Letter Aa* (Short a)Words with a (Short a)Blending Words

Decodable ReadersCome and See MePam and Me

Concepts of PrintLetters in WordsSpaces Between Words

Words to Know (HFW)come, me

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningShare Information

Selection Vocabularyglistens (v), jive (v), local (adj.),

orchard (n)

Oral Vocabularybloom, peck, scatter, speckled, store,

tracks

Domain-Specific Vocabularywind, weather, season, evaporate, air

Vocabulary StrategyFigurative Language

Enrich VocabularyMultiple-Meaning Words

Grammar SkillSentence Parts: Subject

Writing Mode Narrative Writing

Writing FormStory Sentences (Exact Nouns)

Focus TraitWord Choice

Research/Media Literacy SkillsChart the Weather

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Big BookSnowGenre: Fantasy

Read Aloud BookStorm Is Coming!Genre: Fantasy

Paired Selection“How Water Changes”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillConclusions

Target StrategyMonitor/Clarify

Supporting SkillsUnderstanding Characters

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesFinal Sound

PhonicsLetter Nn *Words with nBlending Words

Decodable ReadersI Can NapTap with Me

Concepts of PrintLetters and WordsSpaces Between Words

Words to Know (HFW)with, my

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningCompare Texts

Selection Vocabularydrifted (v), gathering (v), swirled (v),

wisely (adv.)

Oral Vocabularyguard, huddle, nodded, pasture, silent,

stampede

Domain-Specific Vocabularyhibernate, adapt, temperature, melt

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and Categorize

Sensory Words

Enrich VocabularyWords with Endings -ed, -ing

Grammar SkillSentence Parts: Verb

Writing ModeNarrative Writing

Writing FormStory Sentences (Exact Verbs)

Focus TraitWord Choice

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Big BookWhat Do You Do With a Tail Like

This?Genre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookA Zebra’s WorldGenre: Informational Text

Paired SelectionsWings Dragonfly TailsOn Our Way Genre: Poetry

Target SkillAuthor’s Purpose

Target StrategyVisualize

Supporting SkillsText and Graphic Features

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesFinal Sound

PhonicsLetter Ff *Words with fBlending Words

Decodable ReadersWhat Can You See?Fat Cat

Concepts of PrintDirectionalityHigh-Frequency Word Hunt

Words to Know (HFW)you, what

Fluency Reading Rate

Speaking and ListeningShare Information and Ideas

Selection Vocabularybelongs, capture, nasty, sensitive

Oral Vocabularydaily, herd, muscles, pattern, several,

usually

Domain-Specific Vocabularyinsect, mammal, fish, reptile, bird

Vocabulary StrategyContext Clues

Enrich VocabularyWords with Prefixes un-, re-

Grammar SkillComplete Sentences:

Capitalization and Punctuation

Writing ModeNarrative Writing

Writing FormStory Sentences (Details)

Focus TraitIdeas

Research/Media Literacy SkillsAnimal Fun Facts

Grade K: Unit 3

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookTurtle Splash!Genre: Concept Book

Read Aloud BookHome for a Tiger, Home for a BearGenre: Informational Text

Paired Selection“Where Animals Live”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillCause-and-Effect

Target StrategyInfer/Predict

Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Purpose

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesIsolate Middle Sound

PhonicsLetter Bb *Words with bBlending Words

Decodable ReadersWhat Now?At Bat

Concepts of PrintHigh-Frequency Word Hunt

Words to Know (HFW)are, now

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningShare Ideas

Selection Vocabularyidle (adj.), lounging (v), scampers (v),

timid (adv.)

Oral Vocabularyburrow, desert, (beaver’s) lodge,

patient, shade, soaring

Domain-Specific Vocabularyhabitat, environment, woodland,

grassland, wetland

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and CategorizeNumber Words

Enrich VocabularyNumber Words and Ordinals

Grammar SkillVerbs in Past Tense

Writing ModeNarrative Writing

Writing FormStory (Sequence: Beginning, Middle,

Ending)

Focus TraitOrganization

Research/Media Literacy SkillsUse References Sources to Gather

Information About a Particular Habitat

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Big BookWhat a Beautiful Sky!Genre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookHow Many Stars in the Sky?Genre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection“What Will the Weather Be Like?”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillSequence of Events

Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate

Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Word Choice

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesIsolate Middle Sound

PhonicsReview Letters Aa* (Short a),

Nn*, Ff*, Bb*Words with a (Short a), n, f, bBlending Review

Decodable ReadersPam CatCome with Me

Concepts of PrintLetters, Words, and Sentences

Words to Know (HFW)Review: come, me, with, my,

you, what, are, now

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningTalk About the Night Sky

Selection Vocabularyfireball (n), thinner (adj.), beautiful

(adj.), misty (adj.)

Oral Vocabularydazzling, distance, gazing, leaned,

planet, tunnel

Domain-Specific Vocabularystar, sun, moon, galaxy

Vocabulary StrategyFigurative Language: Simile

Enrich VocabularyWords with Endings -ed, -ing

Grammar SkillStatements (Capitalization and

Punctuation)

Writing ModeNarrative Writing

Writing FormStory (Sequence: Beginning, Middle,

Ending)

Focus TraitOrganization

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookWhat Is Science?Genre: Poetry

Read Aloud BookDear Mr. BlueberryGenre: Fantasy

Paired Selection“Benjamin Franklin, Inventor”Genre: Biography

Target SkillDetails

Target StrategySummarize

Supporting SkillsMain Ideas

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesIsolate Middle Sound

PhonicsLetter Ii *Words with (Short i)Blending Words

Decodable ReadersWhat Is It?It Is My Cab

Concepts of PrintHigh-Frequency Word Hunt

Words to Know (HFW)is, how, of, so many, where

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningShare Ideas About Science

Selection Vocabularyfossils (n), geodes (n), geysers (n),

glaciers (n)

Oral Vocabularyinformation, perhaps, pleased, pond,

spurt, travel

Domain-Specific Vocabularyexperiment, life science, earth science,

physical science

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and Categorize

Science Words

Enrich VocabularyScience and Scientists

Grammar SkillProper Nouns for People and

Pets

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormMessage (Different Parts)

Focus TraitOrganization

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

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Big BookFrom Caterpillar to Butterfly Genre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookIt Is the WindGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection“Anansi and Grasshopper”Genre: Folk Tale and Trickster Tale

Target SkillSequence of Events

Target StrategyInfer/Predict

Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Word Choice

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesSegment Phonemes

PhonicsLetter Gg *Words with gBlending Words

Decodable ReadersCan You Find It?Gig Pig

Concepts of PrintLetters in Words Spaces Between Words

Words to Know (HFW)find, this, from, came, but, on

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningShare Information and Ideas

Selection Vocabularyever, pumps (v), rush, tiny

Oral Vocabularycreaks, hare, hinge, howling (wind),

path, sways

Domain-Specific Vocabularymetamorphosis, molt, chrysalis, larva

Vocabulary StrategyMultiple-Meaning Words

Enrich VocabularyWords for Sounds

Grammar SkillProper Nouns for People and

Pets

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormThank-You Note

Focus TraitVoice

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

Research/Media Literacy SkillsMake a Poster

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Big BookAtlanticGenre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookOne-Dog CanoeGenre: Fiction

Paired SelectionsPoems About the Sea“If You Ever”“A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea”“Ten Little Fishes”“Undersea”Genre: Poetry

Target SkillAuthor’s Purpose

Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate

Supporting SkillsFigurative Language

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesSegment Phonemes

PhonicsLetter Rr *Words with rBlending Words

Decodable ReadersWhat Will It Be?Rac Is It

Concepts of PrintDirectionality: Follow Words

Left to Right, Top to Bottom, Page by Page

Words to Know (HFW)will, be, into, that, your, who

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningShare Information

Selection Vocabularyconquered, lapping, relatives, scraping

Oral Vocabularycanoe, dew, glided, paddle, peered,

crew

Domain-Specific Vocabularyinlet, iceberg, gulf, wave, tide

Vocabulary StrategyContext Clues

Enrich VocabularyAsk Questions About Words

Grammar SkillVerbs in Future Tense

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormFriendly Letter (Different Parts)

Focus TraitConventions

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

Research/Media Literacy SkillsCompare Bodies of Water

Grade K: Unit 4

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookSheep Take a HikeGenre: Fantasy

Read Aloud BookNicky and the Rainy DayGenre: Fantasy

Paired Selections“The Three Billy Goats Gruff”“The Builder and the Oni”Genre: Fairy Tale

Target SkillCause-and-Effect

Target StrategyQuestion

Supporting SkillsSequence of Events

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesSegment Phonemes

PhonicsLetter Dd *Words with dBlending Words

Decodable ReadersGo for It!D Is for Dad

Concepts of PrintPunctuation: Period, Question

Mark, Exclamation PointDirectionality Top to Bottom,

Left to Right

Words to Know (HFW)go, for, here, they, soon, up

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningTell a [Cumulative] Story

Selection Vocabularybicker (v), compass (n), hiking (adj.),

tramp (v)

Oral Vocabularyblizzards, boring, cliffs, impossible,

jungle, meadow

Domain-Specific Vocabularytrail, gear, supplies, pack

Vocabulary StrategyAntonyms

Enrich VocabularyWords for Walking and Hiking

Grammar SkillVerbs in Past Tense

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormOpinion Sentences

Focus TraitWord Choice

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

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Big BookCurious George’s Dinosaur DiscoveryGenre: Fantasy

Read Aloud BookDuck & GooseGenre: Fantasy

Paired Selection“Exploring Land and Water”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillSequence of Events

Target StrategyVisualize

Supporting SkillsConclusions

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesSegment Phonemes

PhonicsReview Letters Ii* (Short i), Gg*,

Dd*, Rr*Review words with i (Short i),

g, d, rBlending Review

Decodable ReadersThe Big DigWe Fit

Concepts of PrintHigh-Frequency Word Hunt

Words to Know (HFW)Review: is, how, of, so, many, where, this, find, from, came, but, on, will, be, into, that, your, who, go, for, here, they, soon, up

Fluency Reading Rate

Speaking and ListeningDiscuss Curiosity

Selection Vocabularyexpected (v), display (n), museum (n),

quarry (n)

Oral Vocabularyapologized, attention, confusion, notice,

snooze, webbed

Domain-Specific Vocabularydiscover, examine, experiment, verify

Vocabulary StrategySynonyms

Enrich VocabularyMultiple-Meaning Words

Grammar SkillVerbs Past, Present, Future

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormOpinion Sentences

Focus TraitWord Choice

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

Grade K: Unit 4

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookZin! Zin! Zin! a ViolinGenre: Poetry

Read Aloud BookSimon and Molly plus HesterGenre: Realistic Fiction

Paired SelectionsCelebrationThe Lobsters and the Fiddler Crab“The More We Get Together”“Make New FriendsGenre: Poetry/Song

Target SkillDetails

Target StrategyInfer/Predict

Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Word Choice

Phonological AwarenessBlend PhonemesSegment Phonemes

PhonicsLetter Oo* (Short o)Words with o (Short o)Adding -s (/s/, /z/) (no formal

lesson)Blending Words

Decodable ReadersMake It Pop!My Dog Tom

Concepts of PrintDirectionality: Top to Bottom,

Left to Right, Page by Page

Words to Know (HFW)make, play, them, give, say, new

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningShare Ideas

Selection Vocabularyespecially (adv.), market (n), messy

(adj.), sometimes (adv.)

Oral Vocabularyidea, just, plain, teach, together, until

Domain-Specific Vocabularypractice, rehearsal, perform, applause

Vocabulary StrategyMultiple-Meaning Words

Enrich VocabularyWords with Suffixes -ful, -ly

Grammar SkillPronouns he, she, we

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormLists (Structure of Numbered Lists)

Focus TraitOrganization

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

Research/Media Literacy SkillsResearch Musical Instruments

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Big BookLeo the Late BloomerGenre: Fantasy

Read Aloud BookA Tiger Grows UpGenre: Informational Text

Paired Selection“What Can a Baby Animal Do?”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillStory Structure

Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate

Supporting SkillsSequence of Events

Phonological AwarenessBlend and Segment PhonemesSubstitute Phonemes

PhonicsLetters Xx *, Jj *Words with x, jBlending Words

Decodable ReadersA Good JobFix It!

Concepts of PrintPunctuation: Quotation Marks

Words to Know(HFW)said, good, was, then, ate,

could

Fluency Reading Rate

Speaking and ListeningTalk About Fiction and Informational Text

Selection Vocabularybloomer (n), patience (n), signs (n),

sloppy (adj.)

Oral Vocabularyblend, (tiger) cub, den, pounces, prey,

scraps

Domain-Specific Vocabularymature, develop, height, ability

Vocabulary StrategyAntonyms

Enrich VocabularyWords with Suffix -less

Grammar SkillPronouns they, it, I

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormLists (Structure of Numbered Lists)

Focus TraitOrganization

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

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Big BookZinnia’s Flower GardenGenre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookOscar and the FrogGenre: Informational Text

Paired Selection“Growing Sunflowers”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillSequence of Events

Target StrategyVisualize

Supporting SkillsText and Graphic Features

Phonological AwarenessBlend and Segment PhonemesSubstitute Phonemes

PhonicsLetter Ee * (Short e)Words with e (Short e)Blending Words

Decodable ReadersMy Pet DogBen and Jen

Concepts of PrintUsing Graphics

Words to Know (HFW)she, all, over, her, when, some

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningShare Information and Ideas

Selection Vocabularyfragrant (adj.), inspects (v), pesky (adj.),

sprinkles (v)

Oral Vocabularytadpole, stared, gills, hatch, shrink,

(river) bank

Domain-Specific Vocabularynutrients, sprout, sunlight, soil, water

Vocabulary StrategyContext Clues

Enrich VocabularyWords for Growing

Grammar SkillProper Nouns for Days and

Months

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormInvitations (Lists, Sentence Fluency)

Focus TraitOrganization

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

Research/Media Literacy SkillsHow Living Things Grow

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookChameleon, ChameleonGenre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookRed Eyes or Blue FeathersGenre: Informational Text

Paired Selection“Amazing Animal Bodies”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillConclusions

Target StrategyMonitor/Clarify

Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Purpose

Phonological AwarenessBlend and Segment PhonemesSubstitute Phonemes

PhonicsLetters Hh*, Kk *Words with h, kBlending Words

Decodable ReadersHog in a HatKid Hid

Concepts of PrintParts of a Book: Front and

Back Covers, Title Page, Dedication Page

Words to Know (HFW)he, no, away, must, by, there

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningPlay a Guessing Game

Selection Vocabularydanger (n), juicy (adj.), peaceful (adj.),

poisonous (adj.)

Oral Vocabularycommunicate, mood, scent, sly, survive,

temperature

Domain-Specific Vocabularyadapt, disguise, predator, prey, blend

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and Categorize Describing

Words

Enrich VocabularyWords with Suffixes -ful, -ly

Grammar SkillQuestions (Capitalization and

Punctuation)

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormReport (Dictate Facts)

Focus TraitIdeas

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

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Big BookPie in the SkyGenre: Realistic Fiction

Read Aloud BookBread Comes to LifeGenre: Informational Text

Paired Selection“From Apple Tree to Store”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillText and Graphic Features

Target StrategySummarize

Supporting SkillsSequence of Events

Phonological AwarenessBlend and Segment PhonemesSubstitute Phonemes

PhonicsReview Letters Oo* (Short o),

Xx*, Jj*, Ee* (short e), Hh*, Kk*

Words with o (Short o), x, j, e (Short e), h, k

Blending Review

Decodable ReadersSix Pigs HopPlay Kid, Play

Concepts of PrintTypes, Functions of Print

Materials

Words to Know (HFW)Review: make, play, them, give,

say, new, said, good, was, then, ate, could, she, all, over, her, when, some, no, he, away, must, by, there

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningShare Ideas

Selection Vocabularybuds (n), damp (adj.), feast (n),

finally (adv.)

Oral Vocabularycrop, golden, patch, sprout, sturdy, grind

Domain-Specific Vocabularycrop, harvest, fruit, grains, vegetables

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and Categorize Seasons

Enrich VocabularyWords for Eating and Foods

Grammar SkillExclamations (Capitalization

and Punctuation)

Writing ModeInformative Writing

Writing FormReport (Dictate Facts)

Focus TraitIdeas

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

Research/Media Literacy SkillsFavorite Recipes

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookKitten’s First Full Moon Genre: Fiction

Read Aloud BookCurious George Makes PancakesGenre: Fantasy

Paired SelectionDrinking FountainThe Puppy Chased the SunbeamSilveryMoon BoatGenre: Poetry

Target SkillConclusions

Target StrategyVisualize

Supporting SkillsGenre: (Fantasy vs. Realistic Text)

Phonological AwarenessSubstitute Phonemes

PhonicsLetter Uu* (Short u)Words with u (Short u)Blending Words

Decodable ReadersAll InBug and Cat

Concepts of PrintHigh-Frequency Word Hunt

Words to Know (HFW)do, down, went, only, little, just

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningTalk About Trying Your Best

Selection Vocabularyseemed, sprang, stretched, tumbled

Oral Vocabularyassistant, enormous, generous, mayor,

shocked, volunteers

Domain-Specific Vocabularypersistence, effort, attempt,

accomplishment

Vocabulary StrategyAntonyms

Enrich VocabularyWords with Prefix re-

Grammar SkillNouns Singular and Plural

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormResponse to Literature (Sentence

Frames, Expressing an Opinion)

Focus TraitVoice

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

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Big BookOne of ThreeGenre: Realistic Fiction

Read Aloud BookSomeone BiggerGenre: Humorous Fiction

Paired Selection“Cross-Country Trip”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillCompare and Contrast

Target StrategyMonitor/Clarify

Supporting SkillsUnderstanding Characters

Phonological AwarenessSubstitute Phonemes

PhonicsLetters Ll *, Ww*Words with l, wBlending Words

Decodable ReadersWin a Cup!Wes Can Help

Concepts of PrintDirectionality

Words to Know (HFW)have, help, one, every, ask,

walk

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningTalk About a Trip

Selection Vocabularysince (adv.), invited (v), remember (v),

triplets (n)

Oral Vocabularycreatures, firmly, kite, launched (a kite),

light, replied

Domain-Specific Vocabularyluggage, tourist, journey, landmark

Vocabulary StrategyClassify and Categorize Places

Enrich VocabularyWords with Prefix un-

Grammar SkillSubject-Verb Agreement (Past,

Present, Future)

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormResponse to Literature(Sentence Frames, Giving Reasons)

Focus TraitIdeas

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

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Big BookYou Can Do It, Curious George!Genre: Fantasy

Read Aloud BookThe Little Engine That CouldGenre: Fantasy

Paired SelectionsPoems About Things You Can Do“Whistling”“Time to Play”“By Myself”Genre: Poetry

Target SkillStory Structure

Target StrategyInfer/Predict

Supporting SkillsGenre: Fantasy

Phonological AwarenessSubstitute Phonemes

PhonicsLetters Vv*, Zz*Words with v, zBlending Words

Decodable ReadersVet on a Job!Roz the Vet

Concepts of PrintEnvironmental Print

Words to Know (HFW)look, out, very, their, saw, put

Fluency Pause for Punctuation

Speaking and ListeningShare Ideas

Selection Vocabularyprize (n), different (adj.), chef (n),

slope (n)

Oral Vocabularybellowed, dingy, rumbled, valley,

waiters, weary

Domain-Specific Vocabularyconsiderate, kind, loyal, thoughtful

Vocabulary Strategy Context Clues

Enrich VocabularyMultiple-Meaning Words

Grammar SkillSubject-Verb Agreement (Past, Present, Future)

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormResponse to Literature(Sentence Frames, Giving Reasons)

Focus TraitIdeas

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

Research/Media Literacy SkillsWrite About Curious George

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Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension Phonological Awareness/Phonics

Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Writing

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Big BookLook at UsGenre: Informational Text

Read Aloud BookBaby BrainsGenre: Fiction

Paired Selection“The Three Little Pigs”Genre: Fairy Tale

Target SkillMain Idea and Details

Target StrategyQuestion

Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Purpose

Phonological AwarenessTrack Syllables

PhonicsLetters Yy*, Qq* (qu)Words with y, q (qu)Blending Words

Decodable ReadersNot YetCan Not Quit Yet

Concepts of PrintTypes, Functions of Print

Materials

Words to Know (HFW)off, take, our, day, too, show

Fluency Reading Rate

Speaking and ListeningShare Information and Ideas

Selection Vocabularyprojects (n), visitors (n), scared (adj.),

proud (n)

Oral Vocabularycertainly, embarrassed, languages,

mumbled, popular, study

Domain-Specific Vocabularydevelop, accomplish, knowledge

Vocabulary StrategyFigurative Language

Enrich VocabularyWords for Feelings

Grammar SkillPrepositions for, to, with

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormJournal

Focus TraitVoice

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

Research/Media Literacy SkillsSimon James Books

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Big BookMiss Bindergarten Celebrates the

Last Day of KindergartenGenre: Fantasy

Read Aloud BookPet Show!Genre: Realistic Fiction

Paired Selection“Schools Then and Now”Genre: Informational Text

Target SkillUnderstanding Characters

Target StrategySummarize

Supporting SkillsGenre: (Fantasy vs. Realistic Text)

Phonological AwarenessTrack Syllables

PhonicsReview Letters Aa* (short a), Ee* (Short e), Ii* (Short i), Oo* (Short o), Uu* (Short u)Blending ReviewWords with -s, -ing

Decodable ReadersMax Is DownA Fun Job

Concepts of PrintEnvironmental Print

Words to Know (HFW)Review: down, do, went, only,

little, just, have, help, one, every, ask, walk, look, out, very, their, saw, put, off, take, our, day, too, show

Fluency Read with Expression

Speaking and ListeningGood Neighbors and Good

Friends

Selection Vocabularyattendance (n), balance (v), perfume (n),

success (n)

Oral Vocabularyannounced, entrance, expect, favorite,

independent, judge

Domain-Specific Vocabularyconcern, kindness, neighborly, generous

Vocabulary StrategySynonyms

Enrich VocabularyPrepositions in Sentences

Grammar SkillPrepositions in, on, out, off, by

Writing ModeOpinion Writing

Writing FormJournal

Focus TraitVoice

Write About ReadingPerformance Task

Week Phonological Awareness/Phonics Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Writing

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Phonological AwarenessMedial SoundsLong and Short Vowel Sounds

PhonicsLong e CV WordsLong i CV WordsLong o CV Words

Decoable ReadersHow Can We Go?Can I Play?

Words to Know (HFW)Review: them, many, new, when, soon, then,

give, say, where, how

FluencyRate

WritingOpinion Writing

Writing FormRespond to a Story

Week Phonological Awareness/Phonics Concepts of Print, Fluency, High-Frequency Words Writing

2

Phonological AwarenessMedial SoundsLong and Short Vowels Sounds

PhonicsLong a CVCe WordsLong i CVCe WordsLong o CVCe WordsLong u CVCe Words

Decodable ReadersGet Set! DiveLuke, June and Rose

Words To Know (HFW)Review: her, little, for, put, said, away,

find, one, come, came

FluencyExpression

WritingOpinion Writing

Writing FormRespond to a Story

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