Treasures Scope and Sequence

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Treasures © 2011 Scope and Sequence 9/10/2009

RD11 National Treasures Scope and Sequence

Grade K-Grade 6

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Kindergarten Start Smart Three weeks devoted to beginning literacy skills.Literature Selection

Genre Phonemic Awareness

Letter Recognition

High-Frequency Words

Concept Words Comprehension Strategies and Skills

Fluency Writing

Animals in the Park: An ABC Book

Written and illustrated by Bob Barner

Big BookInformational Text/ ABC Book

Big Book of ExplorationsInformational Text/ Expository

Sequence of SoundsWord/Sentence Segmentation

Introduce Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee, Ff, Gg, Hh

I Names Listening ComprehensionRead Across Texts

Alphabet Recognition

Sentences

Hands Can

Written by Cheryl Willis Hudson Photographs by John-Francis Bourke

Big BookInformational Text/ Expository

Big Book of ExplorationsLiterary Text/Poetry

Recognize RhymeSyllable Blending

Introduce Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo, Pp, Qq, Rr

can Opposites Listening ComprehensionRead Across Texts


Sentences

Jazz Baby

Written by Carole Boston WeatherfordIllustrated by Laura Freeman

Trade BookLiterary Text/Fiction

Big Book of ExplorationsInformational Text/ Expository

Phoneme IsolationOnset/Rime Blending

Introduce Ss, Tt, Uu, Vv, Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz; Review Letters Aa to Zz

I, can Position Words Listening ComprehensionRead Across Texts


Sentences

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Kindergarten Unit 1 Theme: Families Essential Question: Who is a part of your family?Literature Selection

Genre Phonemic Awareness Phonics and Decoding

High-Frequency

Words


Fluency Grammar Writing

Whose Baby Am I?

Written and illustrated by John Butler

Big BookInformational Text/Expository

Big Book of ExplorationsLiterary Text/ Poetry

Phoneme IsolationPhoneme IdentityPhoneme Categorization

Introduce /m/m (Initial and Final)

Dictation

we Size Words StrategyRecognize Text Structure SkillMake PredictionsSpiral ReviewUse Illustrations

Build Fluency: Sound-SpellingsBuild Fluency: Word Automaticity

Naming Words (Nouns)

Labels

The Picnic at Apple Park

Written by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel CampoyIllustrated by Ann Iosa

Big BookLiterary Text/ Fiction

Big Book of ExplorationsInformational Text/Expository

Phoneme IsolationPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Identity

Introduce /a/a (Initial)Review /a/a, /m/m

Dictation

the Same and Different StrategyRecognize Story Structure SkillIdentify SettingSpiral ReviewMake Predictions



Picture List

Peter’s Chair

Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats

Trade BookLiterary Text/ Fiction


Phoneme Isolation Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Categorization

Review Initial /m/m, /a/aFinal /m/m

Dictation

we, the Same and Different StrategyRecognize Story Structure SkillMake Predictions Spiral ReviewIdentify Setting



Picture List

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Kindergarten Unit 2 Theme: Friends Essential Question: What do you like to do with your friends?Literature Selection


High-Frequency

Words



What Do You Like?

Written and illustrated by Michael Grejniec




Introduce /s/s (Initial and Final)

Dictation

like Color Words StrategyAsk QuestionsSkillIdentify CharacterSpiral ReviewMake Predictions

Build Fluency: Sound-SpellingsRead for FluencyBuild Fluency: Word Automaticity


Sentences

Friends All Around

Written by Miela Ford



Phoneme Isolation Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Identity

Introduce /p/p (Initial and Final)Review /p/p, /m/m, /a/a

Dictation

a Number Words StrategyAsk QuestionsSkillCompare and Contrast: DetailsSpiral ReviewIdentify Setting



Picture Web

Simon and Molly Plus Hester

Written and illustrated by Lisa Jahn-Clough



Phoneme IsolationPhoneme CategorizationPhoneme Blending

Review /s/s, /p/p,/m/m, /a/a

Dictation

like, a Color Words StrategyAsk QuestionsSkillIdentify CharacterSpiral ReviewMake Predictions



Sentences

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Kindergarten Unit 3 Theme: Transportation Essential Question: How did you travel to school today?Literature Selection


High-Frequency

Words



The Bus For Us

Written and illustrated by Suzanne Bloom




Introduce /t/t (Initial and Final)Review/p/p, /s/s

Dictation

see Shape Words StrategyRecognize Story StructureSkillMake and Confirm PredictionsSpiral ReviewIdentify Character


Action Words (Verbs)

Sentences

On the Go

Written by Ann MorrisPhotographs by Ken Heyman



Phoneme IsolationPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Categorization

Introduce /i/iReview /i/i, /t/t

Dictation

go Sound Words StrategyRecognize Text StructureSkillClassify and CategorizeSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast



Posters

Duck on a Bike

Written and illustrated by David Shannon

Trade BookLiterary Text/ Fantasy


Phoneme Identity Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Categorization

Review /t/t, /p/p, /s/s, /i/i

Dictation

see, go Shape Words StrategyRecognize Story StructureSkillIdentify Character and PlotSpiral ReviewAsk Questions



Book Title

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Kindergarten Unit 4 Theme: Food Essential Question: What kind of food do you like?Literature Selection





Apple Farmer Annie

Written and illustrated by Monica Wellington




Introduce /n/nReview /t/t

Dictation

to Fruits and Vegetables

StrategySummarizeSkillIdentify Sequence of Events: PlotSpiral ReviewIdentify Character and Plot



Sentences

Our Special Sweet Potato Pie

Written by Andrea Davis PinkneyIllustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson

Big BookLiterary Text/ Fantasy



Introduce /k/cReview /n/n, /i/i, /p/p, /a/a

Dictation

have Season Words StrategySummarizeSkillMake Inferences: CharactersSpiral ReviewSequence of Events



Recipe

Yoko

Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells




Review /n/n, /k/c, /t/t, /i/i, /s/s

Dictation

to, have Fruits and Vegetables

StrategySummarizeSkillMake Inferences: CharactersSpiral ReviewSequence of Events



Menu

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Kindergarten Unit 5 Theme: Animals Essential Question: Where do some animals live?Literature Selection





Mama Cat Has Three Kittens

Written and illustrated by Denise Fleming



Phoneme Isolation Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Introduce /o/o (Initial and Medial)

Dictation

is Position Words StrategyRecognize Story StructureSkillMake and Confirm PredictionsSpiral ReviewMake Inferences


Sentences Sentences

Animal Babies ABC

Written by Barbara Knox



Phoneme IsolationPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Introduce /f/f (Initial)Review /f/f, /o/o, /m/m/, /k/c, /t/t, /a/a

Dictation

play Position Words StrategyRecognize Text StructureSkillClassify and CategorizeSpiral ReviewMake and Confirm Predictions


Sentences ABC Page

Mole and the Baby Bird

Written by Marjorie NewmanIllustrated by Patrick Benson




Review Initial /o/o, /f/f Medial /o/o -at, -an Word Families

Dictation

is, play Position Words StrategyRecognize Story StructureSkillIdentify Plot and CharacterSpiral ReviewMake Predictions


Sentences Letters

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Kindergarten Unit 6 Theme: Neighborhood Essential Question: What is your neighborhood like?Literature Selection



Concept Words Comprehension Strategies and

Skills


Russ and the Firehouse

Written by Janet Elizabeth RickertPhotographs by Pete McGahan




Introduce /h/h (Initial)Review /h/h, /p/p, /o/o, /k/c, f/f, /t/t

Phoneme Substitution

Dictation

are Sequence Words StrategySummarizeSkillIdentify Main Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewClassify and Categorize


Sentences Dialogue

Bus Stops

Written and illustrated by Taro Gomi

Big BookLiterary Text/Fiction



Introduce /d/d (Initial and Final)/r/r (Initial)Review /d/d, /m/m, /t/t

Dictation

for, you Words That Compare StrategySummarizeSkillIdentify Main Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details


Sentences Procedural Text: Directions

Alicia’s Happy Days

Written by Meg StarrIllustrated by Ying-hwa Hu and Cornelius Van Wright



Phoneme Categorization Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Review Initial /h/h, /d/d, /r/rFinal /d/d/f/f-ad, -at, -an, -ap, -am Word Families

Dictation

are, for, you

Sequence Words StrategySummarizeSkillRetellSpiral ReviewIdentify Main Idea and Details


Sentences Sentences

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Kindergarten Unit 7 Theme: Weather Essential Question: What is the weather like today?Literature Selection





A Rainy Day

Written by Robin Nelson




Introduce /e/e (Initial and Medial)Review /e/e, /d/d, /r/r

Phoneme Addition

Dictation

this, do Sound Words StrategyVisualizeSkillIdentify Main Ideas and DetailsSpiral ReviewClassify and Categorize


Describing Words (Adjectives)

Weather Report

In the Yard

Written by Dana Meachen RauIllustrated by Elizabeth Wolf




Introduce /b/b (Initial and Final)/l/l (Initial)

Dictation

and, what Words That Compare

StrategyVisualizeSkillIdentify SettingSpiral ReviewIdentify Main Idea and Details



Sentences

Bear Snores On

Written by Karma Wilson Illustrated by Jane Chapman




Review Initial /b/b, /l/l, /e/eMedial /e/eFinal /b/b/d/d-ip, -id Word Families

Dictation

this, do, and, what

Sound Words StrategyVisualizeSkillDistinguish Between Fantasy and RealitySpiral ReviewIdentify Setting



Sentences

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Kindergarten Unit 8 Theme: Plants Essential Question: What do plants need to grow?Literature Selection


High-Frequency

Words

Concept Words

Comprehension Strategies and Skills


Oak Trees

Written by Melanie Mitchell




Introduce/k/k (Initial)/k/ck (Final)Review/l/l, /k/k, /b/b

Dictation

little, said Position Words StrategyRecognize Text Structure SkillIdentify Sequence of EventsSpiral ReviewIdentify Main Idea



Procedural Text: Steps in a Process

Seed Secrets

Written and illustrated by Tom Leonard



Phoneme Isolation Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Deletion

Introduce/u/u (Initial and Medial)Review /u/u, /k/k, /l/l

Phoneme Deletion

Dictation

here, was Position Words StrategyRecognize Text StructureSkillRetellSpiral ReviewIdentify Main Idea and Details



Similes

Sunflower House

Written by Eva BuntingIllustrated by Kathryn Hewitt



Phoneme IsolationPhoneme SegmentationPhoneme DeletionPhoneme Blending

Review Initial /k/k, /u/uMedial /u/uFinal /k/ck/l/l, /b/b-ot, -op, -ick, -uck Word Families

Dictation

little, said, here, was

Position Words StrategyRecognize Story StructureSkillDraw Conclusions: PlotSpiral ReviewIdentify Sequence of Events



Poems

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Kindergarten Unit 9 Theme: Amazing Creatures Essential Question: What are some unusual creatures you have seen?Literature Selection


High-Frequency

Words



Beetles

Written by Edana Eckart


Big Book of ExplorationsLiterary Text/ Fable


Introduce /g/g (Initial and Final)/w/w (Initial)Review /g/g, /k/k, /u/u

Dictation

she, he Opposites StrategyAsk QuestionsSkillClassify and CategorizeSpiral ReviewMake Inferences


Pronouns Questions and Answers

Fish Faces

Written by Norbert Wu



Phoneme Isolation Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Addition

Introduce /ks/x (Final)/v/v (Initial)

Dictation

has, look Opposites StrategyAsk QuestionsSkillCompare and Contrast: DetailsSpiral ReviewClassify and Categorize


Pronouns Descriptive Sentences

If the Dinosaurs Came Back

Written and illustrated by Bernard Most



Phoneme Addition Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Review Initial /g/g, /v/v, /w/wFinal /g/g, /ks/x/e/e, /o/o, /i/i, /d/d, /n/n-et, -ot, -ox, -ix, -ed, -en Word Families

Dictation

she, he, has, look

Opposites StrategyAsk QuestionsSkillDistinguish Between Fantasy and RealitySpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast


Pronouns Stories

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Kindergarten Unit 10 Theme: I Know a Lot! Essential Question: What makes someone special?Literature Selection


High-Frequency

Words



What Do You Know!

Written and illustrated by Lorinda Bryan Cauley



Phoneme Isolation Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Substitution

Introduce/j/j, /kw/quReview/j/j, /v/v, /w/w

Dictation

with, my Color, Fruit, and Vegetable Words

StrategyMonitor Comprehension: RereadSkillUse IllustrationsSpiral ReviewDistinguish Between Fantasy and Reality


Pronouns Questions and Answers

Warthogs Paint

Written by Pamela Duncan Edwards Illustrated by Henry Cole



Phoneme Isolation Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Substitution

Introduce /y/y, /z/zReview /y/y, /kw/qu, /j/j

Dictation

me, where Sound Words and Opposites

StrategyMonitor Comprehension: RereadSkillIdentify Cause and Effect: CharacterSpiral ReviewUse Illustrations


Pronouns Sentences

Turtle Splash!

Written and illustrated by Cathryn Falwell



Phoneme IsolationPhoneme SegmentationPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Substitution

Review Cumulative ReviewInitial /j/j, /kw/qu, /y/y, /z/z-ug, -ut, -un Word Families

Dictation

with, my, me, where

Number Words StrategyMonitor Comprehension: RereadSkillIdentify SettingSpiral ReviewIdentify Cause and Effect


Pronouns Counting Books

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Grade 1 Start Smart Three weeks devoted to beginning literacy skills.Literature Selection Genre Phonological/

Phonemic AwarenessPhonics and Decoding High-Frequency Words Comprehension Strategies and

SkillsFluency Writing

Big BookAnimal Alphabet

Start Smart ReadersWe CanWe Like to Go


Phoneme IsolationBlend Onset/RimeSyllable SegmentationRhyme

/m/m, /s/s, /p/p, /t/t, Short a, /n/n, /k/c, /f/f, /h/h

can, I, like, we, see, the, go, to, a, have

Listening ComprehensionStrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillSequence of Events, Character

Build Fluency: Sound/Spellings

Sentences


Start Smart ReadersWe HaveWe Can


Blend Onset/RimePhoneme IsolationSyllable SegmentationPhoneme BlendingRhyme

Short i, /d/d, /r/r, /b/b, /l/l, Short o, /k/k, /k/ck

play, you, he, is, and, she, are, said, do, this

Listening ComprehensionStrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillPlot


Sentences


Start Smart ReadersHere We Are!Look and See


Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Rhyme

Short e, /g/g, /w/w, /j/j, /v/v, /ks/x, Short u, /kw/qu, /y/y,/z/z

for, what, here, little, my, was, has, look, where, with, me

Listening ComprehensionStrategySummarize, Analyze Text StructureSkillDetails, Retell


Sentences

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Grade 1 Unit 1 Theme: All About Us Essential Question: What makes you special?Literature Selection

Genre Phonological/ Phonemic Awareness

Phonics and

Decoding

Spelling High-Frequency

Words


Fluency Text Features/ Literary

Elements/ Study Skills

Grammar Writing

Pam and Sam

Written and illustrated by Nancy Tafuri

Main SelectionLiterary Text/ Fiction

Paired SelectionInformational Text/ Expository

Identify and Generate RhymePhoneme IsolationPhoneme Blending Phoneme Segmentation

Short a Words with Short a

jump, not, up StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillCharacter and Setting

Intonation Photographs Sentences TraitIdeas

Personal Narrative

I Can, Too!

Written by Cathy RoperIllustrated bySofia Balzola



AlliterationPhoneme CategorizationPhoneme Blending Phoneme Segmentation

Short a Words with Short a

it, over, too StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillSequence of EventsSpiral ReviewCharacter and Setting

Appropriate Phrasing

Labels Word Order TraitIdeas

Personal Narrative

How You Grew

Time For Kids Informational

Main SelectionInformational Text/ Expository

Test Practice

Contrast Vowel SoundsPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme Blending Phoneme Segmentation

Short i Words with Short i

be, ride, run StrategyAnalyze Text Structure SkillSequence of EventsSpiral ReviewWhat Is Informational Text?

Intonation Book Parts Statements TraitIdeas

Descriptive Sentences

Flip

Written by Ezra R. TanakaIllustrated byMichael Garland



Identify and Generate RhymePhoneme Deletion Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

l Blends Words with l Blends

come, down, good, pull

StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillPlotSpiral ReviewCompare Fiction and Expository

Intonation List Questions and Exclamations

TraitVoice


Soccer Main Selection Phoneme Final Words help, now, use, Strategy Appropriate Rhyme Writing Trait

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Written by Patrick LeePhotographs by Ken Cavanagh

Informational Text/ Expository

Paired SelectionLiterary Text/ Poetry

CategorizationPhoneme DeletionPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Blends with Final Blends

very Analyze Text Structure SkillAuthor’s PurposeSpiral ReviewWhat Is Expository Text?

Phrasing Sentences Voice

Personal Narrative

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Grade 1 Unit 2 Theme: Our Families, Our Neighbors Essential Question: How do family and neighbors help one another?Literature Selection


Phonics and

Decoding


Words




Grammar Writing

Animal Moms and Dads

Written by Jose Ramos


Paired SelectionLiterary Text/Poetry

Phoneme IsolationPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Short o Words with Short o

her, our, they, two

StrategySummarizeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose


Rhyme and Rhythm

Nouns TraitOrganization

Report

Little Red Hen

Retold by Cynthia RothmanIllustrated byDavid Diaz

Main SelectionLiterary Text/ Folktale


Identify and Generate RhymePhoneme IdentityPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Short e Words with Short e

eat, no, of, some, who

StrategySummarizeSkillRetellSpiral ReviewPlot: Beginning, Middle, End

Expression: Intonation

Diagram Plural Nouns

TraitOrganization

How-To Sentences

On the Map



Test Practice

Phoneme CategorizationPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation Phoneme Substitution

s Blends/r Blends

Words with s Blends/r Blends

live, many, out, place

StrategySummarizeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewRetell

Expression Use a Dictionary Irregular Plural Nouns

TraitOrganization

Report

The Pigs, the Wolf, and the Mud

Written by Ellen TarlowIllustrated by Pablo Bernasconi

Main SelectionLiterary Text/Fiction


Phoneme IsolationPhoneme Categorization (medial vowel sounds)Phoneme DeletionPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Short u Words with Short u

again, could, make, one, then, three

StrategyVisualizeSkillPlotSpiral ReviewCharacter and Setting


Photographs Proper Nouns

TraitWord Choice Story

Beth and the Band

Written by Anne MirandaIllustrated by Lynne Cravath



Phoneme Segmentation and CountingPhoneme AdditionPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

ConsonantDigraphs th, sh, -ng

Words with Digraphs th, sh, -ng

all, put, show, together, under, want

StrategyVisualizeSkillRetellSpiral ReviewSequence of Events

Expression Directions Days, Months, and Holidays

TraitWord Choice

Story

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Grade 1 Unit 3 Theme: Have Fun! Essential Question: How can we have fun?Literature Selection


Phonics and

Decoding


Words


Fluency Text Features/ Literary Elements/

Study Skills

Grammar Writing

On My Way to School

Written by Wong Herbert Yee



Phoneme Identity (vowel sound)Phoneme Addition Phoneme Substitution (initial sound)Phoneme Blending Phoneme Segmentation

Long a (a_e)

Words with Long a (a_e)

away, school, today, way, why

StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillRetellSpiral ReviewPlot

Intonation Signs and Symbols

Verbs TraitSentence Fluency

Story

Smile, Mike!

Written by Aida MarcuseIllustrated byG. Brian Karas

Main SelectionLiterary Text/Drama


AlliterationPhoneme DeletionPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Long i (i_e)

Words with Long i (i_e)

call, funny, how, more, so, there

StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillMake and Confirm PredictionsSpiral ReviewRetell

Expression Charts Present-Tense Verbs

TraitSentence Fluency

Persuasive Writing

Masks! Masks! Masks!



Test Practice

Identify and Generate RhymePhoneme Blending Phoneme Segmentation

ConsonantDigraphs ch, tch, wh, ph

Words with ConsonantDigraphs ch, tch, wh

every, from, into, people, soon, your,

StrategyMonitor Comprehension/ RereadSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Intonation Using Periodicals/ Newspapers

Past- and Future-Tense Verbs


Persuasive Writing

Rose Robot Cleans Up

Written by Mary AndersonIllustrated by Michael Garland



Phoneme IsolationPhoneme Blending Phoneme Segmentation

Long o (o_e), Long u (u_e), Long e (e_e)

Words with Long o, Long u

after, done, find, new, old, work

StrategyMonitor Comprehension/ RereadSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewMake and Confirm Predictions

Intonation Floor Plan Is and Are TraitPresentation


Kids Have Fun!

Written by Minda Novek



Phoneme SegmentationPhoneme Blending Phoneme Deletion

Three-Letter Blends

Words with Three-Letter Blends

any, boy, by, does, friends, girl, water

StrategyMonitor Comprehension/ RereadSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Intonation Sensory Language and Alliteration

Contractions with Not

TraitPresentation


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Grade 1 Unit 4 Theme: Let’s Team Up Essential Question: How do teams work together?Literature Selection


Phonics and

Decoding


Words

Comprehension Strategies and

Skills

Vocabulary Strategies



Grammar Writing

Drakes Tail

Retold by Ruby BellIllustrated by Richard Bernal



Identify and Generate RhymePhoneme Categorization (vowel sound) Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Long a (ai, ay)

Words with Long a (ai, ay)

across, carry, eight, once, saw, upon, walked

StrategyAsk QuestionsSkillMake and Confirm PredictionsSpiral ReviewCompare/Contrast

Use a Dictionary: Multiple-Meaning Words

Intonation Captions Was and Were

TraitOrganization

Personal Narrative

Gram and Me

Written by Miriam CohenIllustrated by Floyd Cooper



Phoneme IdentityPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation Identify and Generate Rhyme

Long e (e, ee, ea, ie)

Words with Long e (e, ee, ea)

about, give, pretty, says, were, write

StrategyAsk QuestionsSkillCharacter and SettingSpiral ReviewRetell

Compound Words

Expression Numerical Lists

Has and Have

TraitOrganization

Personal Narrative

César Chávez



Test Practice

Phoneme Categorization (vowel sound)Phoneme Blending Phoneme SubstitutionContrast Sounds

Long o (o, oa, ow, oe)

Words with Long o (o, oa, ow)

better, buy, change, move

StrategyAsk QuestionsSkillRetellSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Use a Dictionary: Context Clues


Telephone Directory

Go and Do TraitOrganization

Report

The Kite

From Days With Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel



Phoneme CategorizationPhoneme Identity Phoneme SegmentationPhoneme Substitution

Long i (i, y, igh, ie)

Words with Long i (i, y, igh)

ball, head, never, should, shout

StrategyVisualizeSkillPlotSpiral ReviewRetell

Word Parts: Inflectional Endings -ing and -ed

Expression Chart See and Saw

TraitWord Choice

Story

Animal Teams

Written by Rachel Mann



Phoneme Categorization (final sound)Phoneme Deletion Phoneme Addition Phoneme Blending

Long e (y, ey)

Words with Long e (y)

also, because, blue, or, other, until

StrategyVisualizeSkillRetellSpiral ReviewMain Idea and

Use Context Clues: Syntax and Semantic Clues

Intonation Repetition and Rhythm

Adverbs That Tell When

TraitWord Choice

Report

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Details

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Grade 1 Unit 5 Theme: Nature Watch Essential Question: What can we learn about the world of nature?Literature Selection


Phonics and

Decoding


Words

Comprehension Strategies and

Skills




Grammar Writing

Kitten’s First Full Moon

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes


Paired SelectionLiterary Nonfiction/ Biography

Contrast SoundsPhoneme Categorization (vowel sound)Phoneme Blending Phoneme Segmentation

r-Controlled Vowels er, ir, ur

Words with r-Controlled Vowels er, ir, ur

another, climbed, full, poor, through

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewRetell

Use a Dictionary: Unfamiliar Words

Expression Captions Adjectives TraitVoice

Poem

Meet Ben Franklin

Written by Philip DrayIllustrated by John Kanzler

Main SelectionLiterary Nonfiction/ Biography


Identify and Generate RhymePhoneme BlendingPhoneme Substitution Phoneme Deletion

r-Controlled Vowel ar

Words with r-Controlled Vowel ar

grew, house, knew, would

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Word Parts: Inflectional Endings -ed and -ing

Intonation Bold Print Adjectives That Compare

TraitVoice

Report

Stormy Weather



Test Practice

Phoneme Categorization (final sound)Phoneme SubstitutionPhoneme AdditionPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

r-Controlled Vowel or

Words with r-Controlled Vowel or

great, know, sound, their, warm

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewMake Inferences

Use a Dictionary


Parts of a Book

Synonyms and Antonyms

TraitVoice

Report

Happy Fall!

From Pinwheel Days by Ellen TarlowIllustrated by Gretel Parker



Phoneme Substitution (medial)Phoneme Isolation Phoneme Blending Phoneme Substitution

Diphthongs ou, ow

Words with Diphthongs ou, ow

against, below, fall, orange, sure, yellow

StrategySummarizeSkillSequence of EventsSpiral ReviewCause and Effect


Intonation Diagrams Color Words/ Number Words

TraitIdeas

Poem

A Tiger Cub Grows Up


Phoneme SegmentationPhoneme Blending Phoneme

Diphthongs oi, oy

Words with Diphthongs oi, oy

air, enough, eye, learn, open

StrategySummarizeSkillSequence

Use Context Clues: Syntax and Semantic Clues

Intonation, Appropriate Phrasing

Alliteration and Sensory Language

Prepositions/ Prepositional Phrases

TraitPresentation

PersuasivePage 20 of 57


Written by Joan HewettPhotographs by Richard Hewett


Categorization Spiral ReviewCompare and Contrast

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Grade 1 Unit 6 Theme: Adventures Essential Question: What kinds of adventures can we have on any day?Literature Selection


Phonics and

Decoding


Words





Grammar Writing

Olivia

Written and Illustrated by Ian Falconer



Phoneme IdentityPhoneme SegmentationPhoneme SubstitutionIdentify and Generate RhymeSyllable Deletion

Vowel Digraph / / and /ü/

Words with Vowel Digraph /

/

always, father, four, love, mother

StrategyVisualizeSkillFantasy/RealitySpiral ReviewCharacter and Setting

Use a Dictionary/ Other Sources


Maps Subjects and Predicates


Letter

Whistle for Willie

Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats



Phoneme Categorization Phoneme Reversal Phoneme BlendingPhoneme SegmentationPhoneme Substitution

Vowel Digraphs /ô/

Words with Vowel Digraphs /ô/, au, aw

along, early, instead, nothing, thought

StrategyVisualizeSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewPlot

Context Clues Appropriate Phrasing

Numerical Lists

Pronouns TraitSentence Fluency

How-To Article

Cool Jobs



Test Practice

Phoneme CategorizationPhoneme SegmentationPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme Substitution(vowel sound)

Words with Prefixes re-, un-

Words with Prefixes re-, un-

build, goes, laugh, only

StrategyMonitor Comprehension/ RereadSkillClassify and CategorizeSpiral ReviewRetell

Use a Dictionary: Antonyms

Intonation Media Center and Internet

Pronouns TraitSentence Fluency

Report

Dot and Jabber and the Big Bug Mystery

Written and illustrated by Ellen Stoll Walsh



Syllable AdditionPhoneme Segmentation Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Substitution

Open and Closed Syllables

Words with Open and Closed Syllables

been, before, gone, searching

StrategyMonitor Comprehension/ RereadSkillMake PredictionsSpiral ReviewFantasy/Reality



Heads Using I and Me

TraitPresentation

How-To Article

Super Oscar

Written by Oscar De La Hoya with Mark ShulmanIllustrated by Lisa Kopelke



Phoneme ReversalPhoneme BlendingPhoneme DeletionPhoneme AdditionSyllable DeletionSyllable Addition

Final Stable Syllable Words

Final Stable Syllable Words

around, begin, brought, certain, minutes, straight

StrategyMonitor Comprehension/ RereadSkillCharacter and SettingSpiral ReviewMake Inferences

Context Clues Appropriate Phrasing

Rhyming Patterns

Adverbs That Tell How

TraitPresentation

Letter

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Grade 2 Unit 1 Theme: Friends and Family Essential Question: Think about what makes a good friend.Literature Selection Genre Phonemic

AwarenessPhonics and

DecodingSpelling Comprehension Strategies

and Skills Vocabulary Strategies

Fluency Text Features/Literary


Grammar Writing

David’s New Friends

Written by Pat Mora Illustrated by Ed Martinez



Phoneme BlendingPhoneme CategorizationPhoneme Segmentation

Short a, iConsonant Blends

Words with Short a, i

StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillCharacter and SettingSpiral ReviewSelf-Selected Strategy Use

Use a Dictionary: Alphabetical Order

Expression Photos and Captions

Statements and Questions

TraitIdeas

Personal Narrative

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

Written by Cynthia RylantIllustrated by Arthur Howard



Identify and Generate RhymesPhoneme IsolationPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Segmentation

Short e, o, uConsonant Digraphs

Words with Short e, o, u

StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillPlotSpiral ReviewCharacter and Setting

Word Parts: -ed

Intonation Rhyme, Rhythmic Patterns

Commands and Exclamations

TraitOrganization

Personal Narrative: Description

Family Farm: Then and Now



Test Practice

Phoneme CategorizationPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme Blending

Short a and Long a (a_e)Consonant Blends

Words with Short a and Long a(/ā/, a_e)

StrategySummarizeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewText Structure: Nonfiction vs. Fiction

Use Word Parts: Prefixes

Phrasing Using Parts of a Book

Subjects TraitVoice

Expository: Report

Meet Rosina

Written by George Ancona



Phoneme SegmentationPhoneme CategorizationPhoneme Blending

Short i and Long i (i_e)Soft c and g

Words with Short i and Long i(/ī/, i_e)

StrategySummarizeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewNonfiction vs. Fiction

Use Dictionaries: New Meanings for Known Words

Phrasing Rhyme Predicates TraitIdeas

Personal Narrative: Friendly Letter

My Name Is Yoon

Written by Helen RecorvitsIllustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska




Short o, u andLong o (o_e), u (u_e)Consonant Digraphs

Words with Short o, u and Long o, u(/ō/, o_e, /ū/, u_e)

StrategySummarizeSkillMake and Confirm PredictionsSpiral ReviewPlot

Use Word Parts: Inflected Verbs

Expression Bar Graphs Sentence Combining


Personal Narrative: Journal Entry

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Grade 2 Unit 2 Theme: Community Heroes Essential Question: What heroes live in your community?Literature Selection Genre Phonemic

AwarenessPhonics

and Decoding

Spelling Comprehension Strategies and Skills




Grammar Writing

Babu’s Song

Written by Stephanie Stuve-BodeenIllustrated by Aaron Boyd



Phoneme AdditionPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme Blending

Long a, Consonant Blends

Words with Long a

StrategyMonitor Comprehension: RereadSkillCharacter, Setting, PlotSpiral ReviewMake and Confirm Predictions

Context Clues: Syntactic and Semantic Cues

Expression Maps Nouns TraitSentence Fluency

Narrative: Story

Doña Flor

Written by Pat MoraIllustrated by Raul Colón


Paired SelectionLiterary Nonfiction/ Biography

Phoneme DeletionPhoneme SegmentationPhoneme Blending

Long e, Prefixes

Words with Long e

StrategyMonitor Comprehension: RereadSkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewCharacter, Setting, Plot

Context Clues: Multiple-Meaning Words

Intonation Photographs and Captions

Plural Nouns TraitIdeas

Procedural: Directions

A Tall Tale



Test Practice

Phoneme SegmentationPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme Blending

Long i, Compound Words

Words with Long i

StrategyMonitor Comprehension: Read AheadSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Word Parts: Word Families

Intonation Using Parts of a Book

Proper Nouns

TraitVoice

Expository: Research Report

One Grain of Rice

Written and illustrated by Demi



Identify and Generate RhymesPhoneme SegmentationPhoneme Blending

Long o, Inflectional Endings -s, -es

Words with Long o

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillMake Inferences Spiral ReviewCharacter, Setting, Plot

Word Parts: Suffixes

Phrasing Headings Possessive Nouns

TraitWord Choice


African-American Inventors

Written by Jim HaskinsIllustrated by Eric Velasquez



Identify and Generate RhymesPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme Blending

Long u, Inflectional Endings -ing

Words with Long u

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

Word Parts: Suffixes (-ful)

Pronunciation Time Line Plurals and Possessives

TraitIdeas

Expository: Biography

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Grade 2 Unit 3 Theme: Let’s Create Essential Question: How do people express their ideas and emotions in creative ways?Literature Selection


Phonics and Decoding



Fluency Text Features/Literary Elements/

Study Skills

Grammar Writing

The Alvin Ailey Kids: Dancing As a Team

Written by Sharon Dennis Wyeth



Identify and Generate RhymePhoneme Categorization (medial, final vowel sound)Phoneme Blending

r-Controlled VowelsInflectional Endings -er, -est

Words with r-Controlled Vowel er, ir, ur

StrategyVisualizeSkillSummarizeSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast

Thesaurus: Antonyms

Expression Alliteration and Rhythmic Patterns

Action Verbs TraitVoice

Persuasive: Advertisement

Abuelo and The Three Bears

Written by Jerry TelloIllustrated by Ana Lopéz Escrivá



Phoneme IsolationPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Categorization

r-Controlled VowelsSilent Letters

r-Controlled Vowel ear, eer, ere

StrategyVisualizeSkillSummarizeSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast

Context Clues: Idioms

Intonation Rhyme Present-Tense Verbs

TraitOrganization

Narrative: Story

Music of the Stone Age



Test Practice

Phoneme DeletionPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme AdditionPhoneme Blending

r-Controlled VowelsInflectional Endings -ed

r-Controlled Vowel ar

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillAuthor’s PurposeSpiral ReviewSummarize


Pronunciation Choosing Research Materials

Past-Tense Verbs

TraitIdeas

Expository: Nonfiction Article

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

Written by Doreen CroninIllustrated by Betsy Lewin



Identify SyllablesPhoneme CategorizationPhoneme Blending

r-Controlled VowelsSuffixes -er, -est

r-Controlled Vowel or, oar, ore

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewSummarize

Thesaurus: Synonyms

Intonation Bar Graphs The Verb Have

TraitWord Choice

Persuasive: Friendly Letter

Stirring Up Memories

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Main SelectionLiterary Nonfiction/ Autobiography


Phoneme Addition and DeletionIdentify and Generate AlliterationPhoneme Blending

r-Controlled VowelsPrefixes re-, un-, dis-

r-Controlled Vowel air, are, ear, ere

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Word Parts: Roots

Phrasing Alliteration and Onomatopoeia

Sentence Combining

TraitWord Choice

Descriptive Poem

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Grade 2 Unit 4 Theme: Better Together Essential Question: How is working together better than working alone?Literature Selection


Phonics and

Decoding




Study Skills

Grammar Writing

Head, Body, Legs

Retold by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. LippertIllustrated by Julie Paschkis



Phoneme IdentityPhoneme Categorization (medial sound)Phoneme Blending

Diphthong ou, ow Inflectional Endings -s, -es

Words with Diphthong ou, ow

StrategyMonitor Comprehension: RereadSkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Context Clues

Expression Drop-Down Menu Linking Verbs

TraitOrganization

Personal Narrative

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Written and illustrated by Peggy Rathmann



Phoneme SegmentationPhoneme BlendingPhoneme Substitution

Diphthong oi, oyPrefixes re-, un-, dis-

Words with Diphthong oi, oy

StrategyMonitor Comprehension: Read AheadSkillUse IllustrationsSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Context Clues: Synonyms

Intonation Diagram: Floor Plans Helping Verbs

TraitIdeas

Persuasive Essay

A Trip to the Emergency Room



Test Practice

Generate RhymeInitial Sound SubstitutionPhoneme Blending

Vowel Digraphs oo, ui, ew, ue, u, ou, oeSuffixes -ful, -less

Words with Vowel Digraphs oo, ui, ew, ue, u, ou, oe

StrategyAnalyze Text StructureSkillSequence of EventsSpiral ReviewText Structure: Nonfiction vs. Fiction

Dictionary: Homophones

Pronunciation Using the Internet Irregular Verbs

TraitOrganization

Expository: Nonfiction Article

A Harbor Seal Pup Grows Up

Written by Joann HewettPhotographs by Richard Hewett



Phoneme Segmentation Phoneme BlendingIdentify Syllables

Vowel Digraphs oo, ouInflectional Endings -ing

Words with Vowel Digraphs oo, ou

StrategyAnalyze Text StructureSkillSequence of EventsSpiral ReviewUse Illustrations/Photos

Context Clues: Antonyms

Phrasing Similes Irregular Verbs

TraitIdeas

Expository: Friendly Letter

Mice and Beans

Written by Pam Muñoz RyanIllustrated by JoeCepeda



Identify SyllablesPhoneme Categorization (medial sound)Phoneme Blending

Vowel Digraphs a, au, aw Inflectional Endings -ed

Words with Vowel Digraphs a, au, aw

StrategyAnalyze Story StructureSkillDistinguish Between Fantasy and RealitySpiral ReviewSequence of Events

Word Parts: Inflected Verbs

Expression Written Directions Contractions TraitWord Choice

Expository: Descriptive Flyer

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Grade 2 Unit 5 Theme: Growing and Changing Essential Question: How do animals and plants change as they grow?Literature Selection


Phonics and

Decoding





Grammar Writing

The Tiny Seed

Written and illustrated by Eric Carle



Phoneme Reversal Initial and Final Sound SubstitutionPhoneme Blending

Closed Syllables

Words with Closed Syllables

StrategySummarizeSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewSequence of Events

Context Clues

Intonation Diagrams and Labels

Pronouns TraitIdeas

Procedural: How-To Poster

The Ugly Vegetables

Written and illustrated by Grace Lin



Phoneme Blending Phoneme SubstitutionPhoneme SegmentationPhoneme Deletion

Closed Syllables

Words with Closed Syllables

StrategySummarizeSkillSequence of EventsSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Context Clues: Homophones

Pronunciation Written Directions

PronounsI and me, we and us

TraitWord Choice

Narrative: Story

Meet the Super Croc



Test Practice

Identify SyllablesPhoneme CategorizationPhoneme Blending

Open Syllables

Words with Open Syllables

StrategyMonitor Comprehension: Adjust Reading RateSkillSummarizeSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Word Parts: Prefixes and Suffixes

Pronunciation Narrow a Topic for Research

Possessive Pronouns

TraitOrganization

Expository: Research Report

Farfallina and Marcel

Written and illustrated by Holly Keller



Identify SyllablesPhoneme Deletion (initial sound)Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Addition

Consonant + le Syllables

Words with Consonant + le Syllables

StrategyMonitor Comprehension: RereadSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewFantasy/Reality

Thesaurus: Synonyms

Intonation Illustrations and Captions

Contractions TraitWord Choice


Nutik, the Wolf Pup

Written by Jean Craighead GeorgeIllustrated by Ted Rand



Phoneme Deletion Phoneme SegmentationPhoneme ReversalPhoneme Blending

Open Syllables

Words with Open Syllables

StrategyMonitor Comprehension: Adjust Reading RateSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewSequence of Events

Word Parts: Inflected Verbs and Base Words

Expression Encyclopedia Headings

Pronoun-Verb Agreement

TraitIdeas

Expository: Book Report

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Grade 2 Unit 6 Theme: The World Around Us Essential Question: How do we learn about nature?Literature Selection


Phonics and Decoding





Grammar Writing

Dig, Wait, Listen: A Desert Toad’s Tale

Written by April Pulley SayreIllustrated by Barbara Bash



Identify and Make Oral Rhymes Phoneme Addition (initial sound)Phoneme BlendingPhoneme Deletion (initial sound)Syllable Addition and Blending

Consonant + le Syllables (el, al)

Words with Consonant + le Syllables

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillAuthor’s PurposeSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

Context Clues: Possessive Nouns

Intonation Charts Adjectives TraitVoice

Narrative: Friendly Letter

Splish! Splash! Animal Baths

Written by April Pulley Sayre


Paired SelectionLiterary Text/ Drama

Initial Phoneme AdditionPhoneme SegmentationPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme Blending

Vowel Team Syllables

Words with Vowel Team Syllables

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Word Parts: Inflected Nouns (endings -s, -es)

Phrasing Setting and Characters

Use Articles a, an and the

TraitIdeas

Expository: Summary

A Way to Help Planet Earth



Test Practice

Identify SyllablesPhoneme Segmentation and BlendingPhoneme Addition and Deletion

Final e Syllables

Words with Final e Syllables

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillProblem and SolutionSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast

Dictionary: Multiple-Meaning Words

Pronunciation Using Text Features

Synonyms and Antonyms

TraitOrganization

Expository: Composition Article

Super Storms

Written by Seymour Simon



Phoneme SegmentationPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme ReversalPhoneme Blending


Words with Vowel Team Syllables

StrategyVisualizeSkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewProblem and Solution

Word Parts: Compound Words

Phrasing Repetition and Word Choice

Adjectives That Compare


Expository: Compare/ Contrast

Pushing Up the Sky

Written by Joseph BruchacIllustrated by Stefano Vitale

Main SelectionLiterary Text/ Drama


Phoneme AdditionPhoneme SubstitutionPhoneme Segmentation

r-Controlled Syllables

Words with r-Controlled Syllables

StrategyVisualizeSkillProblem and Solution Spiral ReviewCause and Effect

Word Parts: Inflected Ending and Base Words -ed

Expression Interview Adverbs TraitOrganization

Narrative: Play

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Grade 3 Unit 1 Theme: Let’s Learn Why is learning important?Literature Selection

Genre Comprehension Strategies and Skills

Phonics/Word Study

Spelling Vocabulary Strategies



Grammar Writing

First Day Jitters

Written by Julie DannebergIllustrated by Judy Love


Paired SelectionInformational Text/ Persuasive

StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillCharacter, Setting, PlotSpiral ReviewSelf-Selected Strategy Use

Short Vowels Short Vowels Word Parts: Prefixes dis-, un-, non-, in-

Phrasing Bar Graphs Statements and Questions

TraitIdeas

Focus on a Single Moment

Amazing Grace

Written by Mary HoffmanIllustrated by Caroline Binch


Paired SelectionLiterary Text/ Legend

StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewCharacter, Setting, Plot

Final e Final e Dictionary: Unknown Words

Expression Personification Commands and Exclamations

TraitIdeas

Develop a Single Moment (of Action)

Earth Smart



Test Practice

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Long a Long a Thesaurus: Synonyms

Rate Using a Dictionary

Subjects Personal Narrative

Wolf!

Written by Becky BloomIllustrated by Pascal Biet

Main SelectionLiterary Text/ Fantasy


StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

Long o Long o Context Clues: Multiple-Meaning Words

Expression Headings, Pronunciations, Italics, Bold Type, Key Words, Captions

Predicates TraitIdeas

Describe a Single Object/ Character

My Very Own Room

Written by Amada Irma PérezIllustrated by Maya Christina


Paired SelectionLiterary Text/ Biography

StrategySummarizeSkillMake and Confirm PredictionsSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast

Long i Long i Word Parts: Suffixes -er, -est

Phrasing Encyclopedia Article: Text Features

Compound Sentences

TraitIdeas

Describe a Setting

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Gonzalez

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Grade 3 Unit 2 Theme: Neighborhoods and Communities How do community members work together?Literature Selection


Phonics/Word Study




Grammar Writing

Boom Town

Written by Sonia LevitinIllustrated by Cat Bowman Smith

Main SelectionLiterary Text/ Historical Fiction


StrategySummarizeSkillSequenceSpiral ReviewMake and Confirm Predictions

Words with Long e Words with Long e


Phrasing Charts and Maps Common and Proper Nouns

TraitIdeas

Showing a Single Moment

Home-Grown Butterflies

Written by Deborah Churchman



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewSequence

Words with Silent Letters

Words with Silent Letters


Rate Personification and Assonance

Singular and Plural Nouns

TraitWord Choice

Replacing Telling with Showing

Go West!



Test Practice

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Three-Letter Blends

Three-Letter Blends


Accuracy and Phrasing

Using the Parts of a Book

Irregular Plural Nouns

Expository Writing

Here’s My Dollar

Written by Gary Soto



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillAuthor’s PurposeSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

Digraphs Digraphs Context Clues: Examples

Rate Rhyme Scheme and Repetition

Possessive Nouns

TraitWord Choice

Strong Verbs

A Castle on Viola Street

Written and illustrated by DyAnne DiSalvo



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillThemeSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Contractions Contractions Context Clues: Paragraph Clues

Phrasing Features in a Textbook

Sentence Combining with Nouns

TraitWord Choice

Strong Verbs and Sensory Details

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Grade 3 Unit 3 Theme: Express Yourself How do writers and artists express themselves?Literature Selection


Phonics/Word Study



Elements/Study Skills

Grammar Writing

Author: A True Story

Written and illustrated by Helen Lester

Main SelectionLiterary Nonfiction/ Autobiography


StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillAuthor’s Purpose Spiral ReviewTheme



Context Clues: Word Clues

Phrasing Onomatopoeia and Rhythm

Action Verbs TraitIdeas

Explain Steps

Dear Juno

Written by Soyung PakIllustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCharacter, Setting, PlotSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

r-Controlled Vowels ar, or

r-Controlled Vowels ar, or

Context Clues: Sentence Clues

Expression and Intonation

Time Line Present-Tense Verbs

TraitVoice

Purpose and Audience

Messaging Mania



Test Practice

StrategyAnalyze Text StructureSkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Prefixes re-, un-, pre-, mis-, dis-

Prefixes re-, un-, pre-, mis-

Context Clues: Homographs

Pronunciation and Phrasing

Using the Library Past-Tense Verbs

How-To Letter

What Do Illustrators Do?

Written and illustrated by Eileen Christelow



StrategyAnalyze Text StructureSkillSequenceSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Diphthong /oi/ Diphthong /oi/

Context Clues: Sentence Clues

Phrasing and Rate

Interview Future-Tense Verbs

TraitOrganization

Order Steps

The Jones Family Express

Written and illustrated by Javaka Steptoe



StrategyVisualizeSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewSequence

Variant Vowels /ü/ and / /

Variant Vowels /ü/ and / /


Intonation and Expression

Directions Sentence Combining with Verbs

TraitWord Choice

Sensory Words and Details

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Grade 3 Unit 4 Theme: Our Teams What makes a strong team?Literature Selection


Phonics/Word Study




Grammar Writing

Seven Spools of Thread

Written by Angela Shelf MedearisIllustrated by Daniel Minter

Main SelectionLiterary Text/Fable


StrategyVisualizeSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewMake Inferences

Dipththong ou, ow Dipththong ou, ow


Phrasing Rules Verbs Be, Do, and Have

TraitVoice

Create Dialogue

Nacho and Lolita

Written by Pam Muñoz RyanIllustrated by Claudia Rueda



StrategyVisualizeSkillThemeSpiral ReviewMake Inferences and Draw Conclusions

Plural Words Plural Words Thesaurus: Synonyms

Expression Consonance and Metaphor

Linking Verbs TraitVoice

Dialogue and Narration

A Growing Interest



Test Practice

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillProblem/SolutionSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Variant Vowels au, aw, alt, alk, all, ough

Variant Vowel /ô/

Word Parts: Suffixes -less, -ful, -ly


Using Computer Search Engines in the Media Center

Contractions with Not

Fictional Narrative

Ramona and Her Father

Written by Beverly ClearyIllustrated by Ilene Richard

Main SelectionLiterary Text/Humor


StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillProblem and SolutionSpiral ReviewTheme

Homophones Homophones Word Parts: Prefixes

Intonation/ Expression

First-Person Narrator and Imagery

Main and Helping Verbs

TraitIdeas

Develop Characters

Out of this World!

Written by Laine B. Onish


Paired SelectionLiterary Text/

StrategySummarizeSkillSequenceSpiral ReviewProblem and Solution

Soft c and g Soft c and g Thesaurus: Synonyms


Imagery Irregular Verbs TraitWord Choice

Descriptive Details

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Poetry

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Grade 3 Unit 5 Theme: Those Amazing Animals What makes each animal unique?Literature Selection


Phonics/Word Study




Grammar Writing

Penguin Chick

Written by Betty Tatham Illustrated by Helen K. Davie



StrategySummarizeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewSequence

Compound Words Compound Words

Context Clues: Homographs

Rate Rhythmic Patterns and Imagery

Pronouns TraitIdeas

Supporting Details

Animal Homes

Written by Ann O. Squire



StrategyAnalyze Text Structure SkillDescriptionSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

Inflectional Endings y to i

Words with Endings y to i

Context Clues: Homophones

Phrasing and Rate

Directions Subject and Object Pronouns

TraitIdeas

Main Idea and Details

Call of the Wild



Test Practice

StrategyAnalyze Text Structure SkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewDescription

Closed Syllables Closed Syllables


Phrasing Skim and Scan a Nonfiction Article

Pronoun-Verb Agreement

Research Report

Wilbur’s Boast

From Charlotte’s Web by E. B. WhiteIllustrated by Garth Williams

Main SelectionLiterary Text/Fantasy

Paired SelectionLiterary Text/Fable

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Inflectional Endings


Word Parts: Prefixes (re-, un-, dis-, pre-)

Rate and Phrasing

Personification and Moral

Possessive Pronouns


Transition Words and Phrases

Unique Animals of the Southwest

Written by Tanya Lee Stone


Paired SelectionLiterary Text/Myth

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Open Syllables Open Syllables

Dictionary: Unknown Words


Foreshadowing Pronoun-Verb Contractions

TraitOrganization

Conclusion

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Grade 3 Unit 6 Theme: Storytellers What makes a good story?Literature Selection


Phonics/Word Study




Grammar Writing

Stone Soup

Retold and illustrated by Jon J Muth



StrategyVisualizeSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast

Prefixes re-, un-, pre-, dis-, de-

Prefixes re-, un-, dis-, pre-


Phrasing Charts Adjectives and Articles

TraitIdeas

Facts and Opinions

The Strongest One

Written by Joseph BruchacIllustrated by Lucia Angela Perez



StrategyVisualizeSkillSummarizeSpiral ReviewMake Inferences

Final Stable Syllables

Final Stable Syllables



Diagram Adjectives That Compare

TraitIdeas

Supporting Details

Tales of the Trickster



Test Practice

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewSummarize



Word Parts: Prefixes and Suffixes


Use Functional Documents

Adverbs Persuasive Essay

Cook-A-Doodle-Do!

Written by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens CrummelIllustrated by Janet Stevens



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewSummarize

r-Controlled Vowel Syllables


Dictionary: Idioms Phrasing Diagrams Prepositions TraitIdeas

Strong Arguments

One Riddle, One Answer

Written by Lauren ThompsonIllustrated by Linda S. Wingerter

Main SelectionLiterary Text/ Fairy Tale

Paired SelectionLiterary Text/ Fairy Tale

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCharacter, Setting, PlotSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast

Suffixes Words with Suffixes -ful, -less, -ly

Dictionary: Unknown Words

Phrasing and Expression

Sensory Language Sentence Combining with Adjectives and Adverbs

TraitWord Choice

Strong Words

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Grade 4 Unit 1 Theme: Growing Up Essential Question: What experiences can cause a person to change?Literature Selection


Phonics/ Word Study




Grammar Writing

My Diary from Here to There

Written by Amada Irma PérezIllustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez



StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewSelf-Selected Strategy Use

Short Vowels Short Vowels

Dictionary: Word Origins


Time Lines Sentences TraitIdeas


The Adventures of Ali Baba Bernstein

From the novel by Johanna HurwitzIllustrated by Brian Biggs



StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillCharacter, Setting, PlotSpiral ReviewMake Inferences

Long a Long a Thesaurus: Synonyms

Accuracy Maps Subjects and Predicates

TraitIdeas

Develop a Single Moment

Kid Reporters at Work

Time For KidsInformational


Test Practice

StrategyAnalyze Text Structure SkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewNonfiction Text Structure and Features

Long e Long e Thesaurus: Antonyms

Expression and Rate

Using the Library Compound Sentences

Personal Narrative

The Astronaut and the Onion

Written by Ann CameronIllustrated by Anna Rich



StrategySummarizeSkillCharacter Spiral ReviewCompare and Contrast

Long i Long i Using a Dictionary Phrasing and Rate Recipes Complex Sentences

TraitIdeas

Describe a Single Object

Because of Winn-Dixie

From the novel by Kate


StrategySummarizeSkillSequence

Long o Long o Dictionary: Connotation and Denotation

Phrasing and Rate Stanza, Line Break, Simile

Run-on Sentences

TraitIdeas

Describe a Page 38 of 57


DiCamillo Paired SelectionLiterary Text/ Poetry

Spiral ReviewCharacter, Setting, Plot

Setting

Grade 4 Unit 2 Theme: Making a Difference Essential Question: How do people make a difference in their communities?Literature Selection


Phonics/ Word Study



Study Skills

Grammar Writing

My Brother Martin

Written by Christine King FarrisIllustrated by Chris Soentpiet



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillAuthor’s PurposeSpiral ReviewSequence

Prefixes Prefixes Word Parts: Prefixes and Suffixes


Surveys Common and Proper Nouns

TraitIdeas

Showing

Mighty Jackie

Written by Marissa MossIllustrated by C.F. Payne



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillAuthor’s PurposeSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast

Digraphs Digraphs Context Clues: Description


Stanzas, Line Break, Meter, and Rhyme


TraitWord Choice

Show Actions

Making a Splash



Test Practice

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillMain Ideas and DetailsSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Three-Letter Blends

Three-Letter Blends

Idioms Accuracy Using Parts of a Book Irregular Plural Nouns

How-To Article

Wild Horses

Written by Cris PetersonPhotographs by Alvis Upitis


Paired SelectionLiterary Text/ Folktale

StrategyAnalyze Text StructureSkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

r-Controlled Vowels /är/ and /ôr/

r-Controlled Vowels /är/ and /ôr/

Context Clues: Paragraph Clues

Rate Hyperbole and Metaphor

Possessive Nouns

TraitWord Choice

Strong Verbs

Mystic Horse

Written and illustrated by Paul Goble

Main SelectionLiterary Text/ Legend

Paired Selection

StrategyAnalyze Story StructureSkillSequence

Suffixes Suffixes Dictionary: Homophones

Expression and Phrasing

Charts Plurals and Possessives

TraitWord Choice

Strong Verbs

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Informational Text/ Expository

Spiral ReviewCause and Effect

and Descriptive Details

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Grade 4 Unit 3 Theme: The Power of Words Essential Question: How can words be powerful?Literature Selection


Phonics/ Word Study




Grammar Writing

When I Went to the Library

Written by Ken RobertsIllustrated by Nicole E. Wong



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewSequence



Word Parts: Base Words

Phrasing and Expression

Toolbars and Guide Words

Action Verbs TraitIdeas

Supporting Details

Dear Mrs. LaRue

Written and illustrated by Mark Teague



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewCharacter

Silent Letters Silent Letters Word Parts: Prefixes

Expression Line Graphs Verb Tenses TraitIdeas

Strong Reasons

Words Add Up to Success



Test Practice

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillFact and OpinionSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Soft c and g Soft c and g Word Parts: Latin Prefixes

Accuracy Using a Computer Main and Helping Verbs

Persuasive Essay

Ranita, The Frog Princess

Written by Carmen Agra DeedyIllustrated by Renato Alarcão



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillThemeSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Plurals Plurals Analogies: Synonyms and Antonyms

Expression Theme Linking Verbs TraitWord Choice

Descriptive Language

Me and Uncle Romie

Written by Claire HartfieldIllustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue



StrategyVisualizeSkillCharacter, Setting, Plot Spiral ReviewTheme

Compound Words

Compound Words

Context Clues: Examples and Definitions

Rate Multiple-Step Instructions

Irregular Verbs

TraitIdeas

Strengthen an Argument

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Grade 4 Unit 4 Theme: Working Together Essential Question: Why do people work in teams?Literature Selection

Genre Comprehension Strategies and

Skills

Phonics/ Word Study




Grammar Writing

The Cricket in Times Square

From the novel by George SeldenIllustrated by Garth Williams



StrategyVisualizeSkillThemeSpiral ReviewCharacter, Setting, Plot



Context Clues: Paragraph Clues


Advertisements Pronouns and Antecedents

TraitVoice

Creating Dialogue

The Life and Times of the Ant

Written and illustrated by Charles Micucci



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillDescriptionSpiral ReviewFact and Opinion

Inflectional Endings: Changing y to i

Inflectional Endings: Changing y to i

Word Parts: Greek and Latin Roots

Phrasing and Rate

Personification and Moral

Types of Pronouns

TraitWord Choice

Mixing Narration with Dialogue

The Power of Oil



Test Practice

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillAuthor’s PurposeSpiral ReviewDescription

Words with /ü/, /ū/, and / /

Words with /ü/, /ū/, and / /

Context Clues: Definitions

Accuracy Skim and Scan Pronoun-Verb Agreement

Fictional Narrative

Ima and the Great Texas Ostrich Race

Written by Margaret McManisIllustrated by Bruce Dupree



StrategyVisualizeSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewTheme

Diphthongs /oi/ and /ou/

Diphthongs /oi/ and /ou/

Analogies: Synonyms and Antonyms

Expression Multiple Text Features

Possessive Pronouns

TraitIdeas

Develop Characters

My Brothers’ Flying Machine

Written by Jane YolenIllustrated by Jim Burke



StrategyVisualizeSkillAuthor’s PerspectiveSpiral ReviewFact and Opinion

Variant Vowel /ô/ Variant Vowel /ô/ Word Parts: Suffixes

Rate Repetition and Personification

Pronouns and Homophones

TraitWord Choice

Use Sensory Details

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Grade 4 Unit 5 Theme: Habitats Essential Question: What makes a habitat unique?Literature Selection


Phonics/ Word Study




Grammar Writing

A Walk in the Desert

Written by Rebecca L. Johnson



StrategySummarizeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Perspective

Closed Syllables Closed Syllables Context Clues: Surrounding Words

Rate Process Diagram Adjectives TraitWord Choice

Descriptive Details

Roadrunner’s Dance

Written by Rudolfo AnayaIllustrated by David Diaz



StrategySummarizeSkillProblem and SolutionSpiral ReviewTheme

Open Syllables Open Syllables Thesaurus: Synonyms

Intonation and Phrasing

Foreshadowing and Symbolism

Articles TraitIdeas

Similarities and Differences

Animals Come Home to Our National Parks



Test Practice

StrategySummarizeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Vowel Teams Vowel Teams Word Parts: Latin Roots

Accuracy Using a Dictionary Adjectives that Compare

Expository Letter

At Home in the Coral Reef

By Katy MuzikIllustrated by Katherine Brown-Wing



StrategyAnalyze Text StructureSkillCompare and Contrast Spiral ReviewMain Idea and Details





Point of View and Hyperbole

Comparing with More and Most

TraitIdeas

Supporting Details

Adelina’s Whales

By Richard Sobol



StrategyAnalyze Text StructureSkillSequenceSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast



Dictionary: Homographs

Rate and Expression

Meter and Rhyme Scheme

Comparing with Good and Bad

TraitVoice


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Grade 4 Unit 6 Theme: Problem Solving Essential Question: How do we solve problems?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension

Strategies and SkillsPhonics/

Word Study



Study Skills

Grammar Writing

Leah’s Pony

Written by Elizabeth FriedrichIllustrated by Michael Garland



StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillProblem and SolutionSpiral ReviewSequence

Words with /әn/

Words with /әn/

Dictionary: Unfamiliar Words

Phrasing Maps Adverbs TraitIdeas

Supporting Details

The Gold Rush Game

Written by William F. WuIllustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu


Paired SelectionInformational Text/Expository

StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewProblem and Solution

Homophones Homophones Word Parts: Suffixes


Time Line Comparing with Adverbs

TraitIdeas

Main Idea and Details

Taking the Lead


Main SelectionInformational Text/Expository

Test Practice

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillFact and OpinionSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Prefixes Prefixes Word Parts: Latin, Greek, and Other Linguistic Roots

Expression Use Functional Documents

Negatives Research Report

Snowflake Bentley

Written by Jacqueline Briggs MartinIllustrated by Mary Azarian



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewFact and Opinion

Suffixes Suffixes Dictionary: Multiple-Meaning Words

Accuracy Imagery and Metaphor Prepositions TraitSentence Fluency

Transition Words and Phrases

How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning

Written and illustrated by Rosalyn Schanzer



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillAuthor’s PerspectiveSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Prefixes and Suffixes

Prefixes and Suffixes

Dictionary: Idioms Rate and Accuracy

Figurative Language and Alliteration

Sentences Using Prepositions

TraitOrganization

Writing a Conclusion

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Grade 5 Unit 1 Theme: Taking a Stand Essential Question: Why do people take action to support what they believe in?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension Strategies

and SkillsPhonics/

Word StudySpelling Vocabulary

StrategiesFluency Text Features/

Literary Elements/Study Skills

Grammar Writing

Goin’ Someplace Special

Written by Patricia C. McKissackIllustrated by Jerry Pinkney


Paired SelectionLiterary Nonfiction/ Autobiography

StrategyAnalyze Story Structure SkillCharacter and SettingSpiral ReviewSelf-Selected Strategy Use

Short Vowels Short Vowels Context Clues: Homophones

Expression and Accuracy

Time Line Sentences TraitIdeas


Shiloh

From the novel by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorIllustrated by Joel Spector


Paired SelectionLiterary Text/ Biography

StrategyAnalyze Story StructureSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewCharacter and Setting

Long Vowels Long Vowels Dictionary: Idioms and Adages


Photographs and Captions

Subjects and Predicates

TraitIdeas

Focus on a Moment

Maya Lin, Architect of Memory



Test Practice

StrategySummarizeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewMake Inferences

Words with /ū/, / /, and /ü/

Words with /ū/, / /, and /ü/

Word Parts: Inflectional Endings

Phrasing Using the Internet Sentence Combining

Personal Narrative

The Night of San Juan

From Salsa Stories by Lulu DelacreIllustrated by Edel Rodriguez



StrategySummarizeSkillProblem and SolutionSpiral ReviewCharacter and Setting

r-controlled Vowels /är/, /âr/, /ôr/

r-controlled Vowels /är/, /âr/, /ôr/



Diagrams Sentence Combining/ Complex Sentences

TraitIdeas

Developing One Theme

Sleds on Boston Common

Written by Louise BordenIllustrated by Robert Andrew Parker



StrategySummarizeSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewProblem and Solution

r-controlled Vowels er, ir, ur

r-controlled Vowels er, ir, ur

Word Parts: Word Families

Phrasing Meter and Alliteration

Run-on Sentences

TraitIdeas

Relevant Text Evidence to Develop Theme

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Grade 5 Unit 2 Theme: Investigations Essential Question: How do scientists learn about the natural world?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension





Grammar Writing

Hidden Worlds

From the book by Stephen KramerPhotos by Dennis Kunkel



StrategySummarizeSkillSequenceSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Variant vowel /ô/; Diphthongs /oi/, /ou/

Variant vowel /ô/; Diphthongs /oi/, /ou/



Rhythm and Rhyme Scheme

Common and Proper Nouns

TraitIdeas

Relevant Details and Evidence

Rattlers!

Written by Ellen Lambeth



StrategySummarizeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewSequence

Plurals Plurals Context Clues Expression and Phrasing

Hero and Personification


TraitIdeas

Select Relevant Evidence

These Robots Are Wild!



Test Practice

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillAuthor’s PurposeSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

Inflectional Endings Inflectional Endings


Phrasing Using the Library/Media Center

More Plural Nouns

Persuasive Essay

Up in the Air: The Story of Balloon Flight

Written by Patricia Lauber



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillFact and OpinionSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Contractions Contractions Word Parts: Greek Roots

Rate and Accuracy

Simile and Metaphor Possessive Nouns

TraitVoice

Express a Viewpoint

Hurricanes

Written by Seymour Simon



StrategyAnalyze Text StructureSkillDescriptionSpiral ReviewFact and Opinion

Closed Syllables Closed Syllables



Personification, Imagery, and Onomatopoeia

Plurals and Possessives

TraitWord Choice

Strong Words

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Grade 5 Unit 3 Theme: Using Your Wits Essential Question: How can you use your intelligence to outwit others?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension





Grammar Writing

The Catch of the Day: A Trickster Play

Written by Angela Shelf MedearisIllustrated by Wendy Born Hollander



StrategyAnalyze Story StructureSkillThemeSpiral ReviewCharacter and Setting

Open Syllables Open Syllables Analogies: Antonyms/ Synonyms

Rate and Accuracy

Metaphor and Moral Action Verbs TraitVoice

Narration and Dialogue

The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring

Written and illustrated by Ruth Sanderson

Main SelectionLiterary Text/ Fairy Tale


StrategySummarizeSkillSequenceSpiral ReviewTheme

Open Syllables (V/V)

Open Syllables (V/V)

Homophones Expression and Phrasing

Venn Diagram Verb Tenses TraitVoice

Mixing Narration with Dialogue

Tricky Tales



Test Practice

StrategySummarizeSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewSequence



Homographs Phrasing Study Strategies Main and Helping Verbs

Fictional Narrative

Blancaflor

Written by Alma Flor AdaIllustrated by Valerie Sokolova



StrategyVisualizeSkillThemeSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast



Context Clues: Figurative Language

Rate Tables Linking Verbs TraitWord Choice

Character Development

The Unbreakable Code

Written by Sara Hoagland HunterIllustrated by Julia Miner



StrategyVisualizeSkillAuthor’s PerspectiveSpiral ReviewTheme

r-controlled Vowel Syllables

r-controlled Vowel Syllables

Context Clues Expression and Phrasing

Consonance and Symbolism

Irregular Verbs TraitWord Choice

Plot Development

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Grade 5 Unit 4 Theme: Team Up to Survive Essential Question: How can teamwork help in a difficult situation?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension





Grammar Writing

Spirit of Endurance

From the book by Jennifer Armstrong



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillProblem and SolutionSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Perspective

Words with Final /әl/ and /әn/

Words with Final /әl/ and /әn/

Word Parts: Root, Prefix, Suffix

Rate and Accuracy

Primary Sources/ Journals and Letters

Pronouns and Antecedents

TraitWord Choice

Descriptive Details

Ultimate Field Trip 5: Blasting Off to Space Academy

From the book by Susan E. GoodmanPhotos by Michael J. Doolittle



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewProblem and Solution

Prefixes Prefixes Context Clues Accuracy and Expression

Symbolism and Moral Subject and Object Pronouns

TraitIdeas

Similarities and Differences

Heroes in Time of Need



Test Practice

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillFact and OpinionSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

Homographs Homographs Word Parts: Greek and Latin Roots

Phrasing Parts of a Book Pronoun-verb Agreement

Expository:Compare and Contrast Essay

Zathura

Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg

Main SelectionLiterary Text/ Science Fiction


StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewFact and Opinion

Words with /chәr/ and /zhәr/

Words with /chәr/ and /zhәr/

Analogies: Synonyms


Toolbar and Link Possessive Pronouns

TraitIdeas

Relevant Evidence

Skunk Scout

From the novel by Laurence YepIllustrated by Winson Trang



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillCharacter and SettingSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Words with -ance and -ence

Words with -ance and -ence


Expression Interview Pronouns, Contractions, and Homophones

TraitOrganization

Introductions and Conclusions

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Grade 5 Unit 5 Theme: The American West Essential Question: How did the American West change during our country’s early years?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension





Grammar Writing

Valley of the Moon

Written by Sherry GarlandIllustrated by Kristina Rodanas



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Suffixes Suffixes Thesaurus: Synonyms

Expression Time Line Independent and Dependent Clauses

TraitIdeas

Relevant Evidence

Black CowboyWild Horses

Written by Julius LesterIllustrated by Jerry Pinkney


Paired SelectionLiterary Fiction/ Poetry

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Homophones Homophones Analogies: Antonyms

Rate Repetition and Assonance

Independent and Dependent Clauses

TraitIdeas

Main Idea and Relevant Evidence

A Historic Journey



Test Practice


Prefixes Prefixes Thesaurus: Antonyms

Phrasing Using a Dictionary/Thesaurus

Adjectives That Compare

Research Report

Davy Crockett Saves the World

Written and Illustrated by Rosalyn Schanzer

Main SelectionFolktale/Tall Tale


StrategyAnalyze Story StructureSkillPlot and SettingSpiral ReviewMake Inferences

Suffixes -less and -ness

Suffixes -less and -ness


Expression Toolbar and Link Comparing with More and Most

TraitOrganization

Introductions and Conclusions

When Esther Morris Headed West

Written by Connie Nordhielm WooldridgeIllustrated by Jacqueline Rogers



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillFact and OpinionSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

-ion -ion Dictionary: Word Origins

Accuracy Time Line Comparing with Good and Bad


Transitions

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Grade 5 Unit 6 Theme: Changes Essential Question: What events can help you change the way you think?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension





Grammar Writing

Miss Alaineus

Written and Illustrated by Debra Frasier



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillCharacter and PlotSpiral ReviewTheme

Words with Greek Roots

Words with Greek Roots




Adverbs TraitIdeas

Explain Steps in Order

Bravo, Tavo!

Written by Brian MeunierIllustrated by Perky Edgerton



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillProblem and SolutionSpiral ReviewCharacter and Plot

Words with Latin Roots

Words with Latin Roots

Context Clues Intonation/ Expression

Diagrams and Headings

Adverbs That Compare

TraitVoice


A Dream Comes True



Test Practice

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillPersuasionSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Words from Mythology


Context Clues Accuracy Everyday Communications

Negatives How-To Letter

Weslandia

Written by Paul FleischmanIllustrated by Kevin Hawkes



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillThemeSpiral ReviewPersuasion

Number Prefixes uni-, bi-, tri-, cent-

Number Prefixes uni-, bi-, tri-, cent-

Dictionary: Word Origins


Hyperlink and Key Word

Prepositions/ Prepositional Phrases

TraitWord Choice

Strong Words

The Gri Gri Tree

From the novel by Lynn JosephIllustrated by Marla Baggetta



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillSummarizeSpiral ReviewTheme

-ible, -able -ible, -able Word Parts: Latin Roots

Rate Graphs Sentence Combining


Vary Sentence Structure

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Grade 6 Unit 1 Theme: Take Action Essential Question: How can our actions help others?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension


Word Study




Grammar Writing

The Summer of the Swans

From the novel by Betsy ByarsIllustrated by John Rowe

Main SelectionRealistic Fiction

Paired SelectionNewspaper Article

StrategyAnalyze Story StructureSkillCharacter, Setting, PlotSpiral ReviewCharacter, Setting, Plot

Short Vowels

Short Vowels Dictionary: Multiple-Meaning Words

Intonation/ Pausing


Sentence Types and Fragments

TraitOrganization

A Good Paragraph

Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu

Written and illustrated by Ted Lewin

Main SelectionHistorical Fiction

Paired SelectionNonfiction: Textbook

StrategyAnalyze Story StructureSkillCharacter, Setting, PlotSpiral ReviewSetting

Long Vowels Long Vowels Word Parts: Compound Words

Intonation/ Pausing

Captions, Labels, Key Words, Changes in Print

Subjects and Predicates

TraitIdeas and Content

Topic Sentence and Details

Gecko Glue, Cockroach Scouts, and Spider Silk Bridges


Main SelectionNonfiction Article

Test Practice

StrategyMake Inferences and AnalyzeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

Words with ei or ie

Words with ei or ie

Context Clues: Definitions

Punctuation Using the Library and Media Center

Sentence Combining

Research and Inquiry

Expository: Magazine Article

The Magic Gourd

Written and illustrated by Baba Wagué Diakité

Main SelectionFolk Tale

Paired SelectionInformational Essay

StrategyMake Inferences and AnalyzeSkillCause and EffectSpiral ReviewCharacter, Setting, Plot

r-Controlled Vowels

r-Controlled Vowels

Context Clues: Restatement

Punctuation Time Line Clauses and Complex Sentences

TraitWord Choice

Precise Words

Interrupted Journey

From the book by Kathryn LaskyPhotographs by Christopher G. Knight

Main SelectionInformational Nonfiction

Paired SelectionPoetry/Song

StrategyMake Inferences and AnalyzeSkillMain Idea and DetailsSpiral Review

Compound Words

Compound Words

Analogies: Antonyms

Tempo/Pacing Alliteration and Imagery

Run-on Sentences

TraitWord Choice

Transition Words

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Lyrics Main Idea and Details

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Grade 6 Unit 2 Theme: Saving the Day Essential Question: In what situations can people come to our rescue?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension


Word Study



Study Skills

Grammar Writing

How Tía Lola Came to Visit Stay

From the novel by Julia AlvarezIllustrated by Lester Coloma


Paired SelectionNonfiction Article

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewCause and Effect

Plurals Plurals Word Parts: Inflectional Endings

Intonation and Pausing

Charts and Almanacs Common and Proper Nouns

TraitWord Choice

Denotation and Connotation

The Night of the Pomegranate

Written by Tim Wynne-Jones Illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles

Main SelectionShort Story

Paired SelectionInformational Nonfiction

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillMake InferencesSpiral ReviewCharacter, Setting, Plot

Inflected Endings

Inflected Endings

Dictionary: Pronunciation Key

Punctuation Graphs Singular and Plural Nouns

TraitOrganization

A Good Topic

Zoo Story



Test Practice

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillMake GeneralizationsSpiral ReviewMain Idea and Details

Words with /ô/, /ou/, /oi/, /ü/, / /

Words with /ô/, /ou/, /oi/, /ü/, / /

Context Clues Pronunciation Using the Internet More Plural Nouns



Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter

Written and illustrated by Diane Stanley

Main SelectionFairy Tale

Paired SelectionMyth

StrategySummarizeSkillProblem and SolutionSpiral ReviewMake Inferences

VCCV and VCCCV Patterns

VCCV and VCCCV Patterns

Dictionary: Idioms

Tempo and Pacing

Moral and Hyperbole Possessive Nouns


A Strong Opening

The Great Serum Race

Written by Debbie S. MillerIllustrated by Jon Van Zyle

Main SelectionNonfiction

Paired SelectionPoetry

StrategySummarizeSkillSequenceSpiral ReviewProblem and Solution

V/CV and VC/V Patterns

V/CV and VC/V Patterns

Thesaurus: Synonyms

Pronunciation Symbolism and Metaphor

Appositives TraitSentence Fluency

Vary Sentences

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Grade 6 Unit 3 Theme: Great Ideas Essential Question: Why are new ideas important?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension


Word Study




Grammar Writing

Juan Verdades

Retold by Joe HayesIllustrated by Joseph Daniel Fiedler

Main SelectionFolk Tale


StrategyAnalyze Story StructureSkillCharacter, Plot, SettingSpiral ReviewMain Inferences

Accented Syllables

Accented Syllables

Word Parts: Base Words


Map Action Verbs, Direct/Indirect Objects

TraitVoice

Voice

Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street

Written by Roni SchotterIllustrated by Kyrsten Brooker

Main SelectionFiction

Paired SelectionInterview

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewProblem and Solution

Final /әr/ Final /әr/ Dictionary: Word Origins

Pausing Questions and Answers

Past and Future Tenses

TraitWord Choice

Dialogue

Building Green



Test Practice


Final /әn/ and /әl/

Final /әn/ and /әl/

Context Clues Pronunciation Study Strategies Main and Helping Verbs



The Emperor’s Silent Army

From the book by Jane O’Connor



StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillSummarizeSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Prefixes Prefixes Word Parts: Prefixes

Pronunciation Meter and Consonance

Linking Verbs TraitOrganization

Beginning, Middle, and End

The Case of the Phantom Poet

Written by Karen EnglishIllustrated by Nicole Tadgell

Main SelectionPlay


StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillDraw ConclusionsSpiral ReviewSummarize

Suffixes -ion, -ation

Suffixes -ion, -ation

Analogies: Synonyms

Tempo and Pacing

Tables Irregular Verbs TraitSentence Fluency

Tone

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Grade 6 Unit 4 Theme: Achievements Essential Question: How do personal achievements inspire others?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension


Word Study



Study Skills

Grammar Writing

Seeing Things His Own Way

Written by Marty Kaminsky

Main SelectionBiography


StrategyEvaluateSkillAuthor’s PurposeSpiral ReviewSummarize

Suffix -ion Suffix -ion Context Clues: Synonyms


Diagrams and Labels Pronouns and Antecedents


A Strong Conclusion

Exploring the Titanic

From the book by Robert D. Ballard

Main SelectionAutobiography

Paired SelectionTall Tale

StrategyEvaluateSkillFace and OpinionSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Suffixes -ive, -age, -ize

Suffixes -ive, -age, -ize


Punctuation Hyperbole and Dialogue

Subject and Object Pronouns


Facts and Opinions

Saving Grace



Test Practice

StrategyMake Inferences and AnalyzeSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewMain Inferences

Prefixes, Suffixes, Base Words

Prefixes, Suffixes, Base Words

Dictionary: Homographs

Tempo and Phrasing

Parts of a Book Possessive Pronouns



Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist

Written by Lesa Cline-RansomeIllustrated by James E. Ransome

Main SelectionBiographical Sketch


StrategyMake Inferences and AnalyzeSkillFact and OpinionSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Vowel Alternation

Vowel Alternation

Analogies: Relationships

Tempo and Pacing

Assonance and Onomatopoeia

Indefinite Pronouns


Topic Sentence and Details

A Single Shard

From the novel by Linda Sue ParkIllustrated by Julie Kim

Main SelectionHistorical Fiction

Paired SelectionNonfiction: Encyclopedia

StrategyEvaluateSkillAuthor’s PerspectiveSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Consonant Alternation

Consonant Alternation


Punctuation Typefaces Pronoun-Verb Agreement and More Pronouns


Multiple Paragraphs

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Grade 6 Unit 5 Theme: Turning Points Essential Question: What experiences can cause a life to change?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension


Word Study



Study Skills

Grammar Writing

Breaking Through

From the book by Francisco Jiménez

Main SelectionAutobiographical Story

Paired SelectionLetter to the Editor

StrategyEvaluateSkillAuthor’s PurposeSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Perspective

Homophones Homophones Word Parts: Word Families


Schedules Adjectives and Demonstrative Adjectives

TraitVoice

Formal and Informal Language

Ta-Na-E-Ka

Written by Mary WhitebirdIllustrated by Shonto Begay


Paired SelectionFable

StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillCompare and ContrastSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Perspective

Latin Roots Latin Roots Word Parts: Latin Roots

Punctuation Moral and Personification

Articles TraitOrganization

Rearrange Ideas

Many Countries, One Currency: Europe and the Euro



Test Practice

StrategyEvaluateSkillPersuasionSpiral ReviewFact and Opinion

Greek Roots Greek Roots Word Parts: Greek Roots

Pronunciation Dictionary and Thesaurus

Adjectives that Compare



Honus and Me

From the novel by Dan GutmanIllustrated by Ron Mazellan


Paired SelectionNonfiction Article

StrategyEvaluateSkillMain JudgmentsSpiral ReviewAuthor’s Purpose

Suffixes -able, -ible

Suffixes -able, -ible

Thesaurus: Antonyms

Intonation/ Punctuation


Comparing with More and Most


Figurative Language

Let It Shine: Rosa Parks

From the book by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Main SelectionBiography


StrategyMonitor ComprehensionSkillSummarizeSpiral ReviewMake Judgments

Suffixes -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence

Suffixes -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence

Context Clues: Examples

Tempo and Pacing

Rhyme, Simile, and Repetition

Comparing with Good and Bad

TraitWord Choice

Mood

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Grade 6 Unit 6 Theme: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Essential Question: How can past events affect the future?Literature Selection Genre Comprehension


Word Study



Study Skills

Grammar Writing

Leonardo’s Horse

Written by Jean FritzIllustrated by Hudson Talbott

Main SelectionNonfiction


StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillMake GeneralizationsSpiral ReviewCompare and Contrast

Greek and Latin Prefixes

Greek and Latin Prefixes

Word Parts: Greek Roots

Pausing and Intonation

Primary Source Adverbs TraitWord Choice

Time-Order Words

LAFFF

Written by Lensey NamiokaIllustrated by Raúl Colón

Main SelectionScience Fiction

Paired SelectionInternet Article

StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillSequenceSpiral ReviewDraw Conclusions

Absorbed Prefixes

Absorbed Prefixes

Thesaurus: Synonyms

Punctuation and Quotation Marks

Hyperlink and Key Word

Adverbs That Compare

TraitOrganization

Transitions

These Walls Can Talk



Test Practice

StrategySummarizeSkillProblem and SolutionSpiral ReviewPersuasion

Greek Suffixes

Greek Suffixes

Word Parts: Latin and Greek Word Parts

Pronunciation Functional Documents: Forms

Negatives Research and Inquiry


Breaking into Print

Written by Stephen KrenskyIllustrated by Bonnie Christensen



StrategyGenerate QuestionsSkillDescriptionSpiral ReviewMake Generalizations



Word Parts: Latin Roots

Tempo and Pacing

Rhyme Scheme, Rhythmic Patterns, and Personification

Prepositional Phrases

TraitWord Choice

Word Choice

The Dog of Pompeii

Written by Louis UntermeyerIllustrated by Michael Jaroszko

Main SelectionShort Story

Paired SelectionInformational Essay

StrategySummarizeSkillThemeSpiral ReviewSequence

Words from Around the World

Words from Around the World



Graphic Aids Sentence Combining

TraitWord Choice

Precise Words

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