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SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

GRADES K–6
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SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

GRADES K–6
CONTENTS
KINDERGARTEN....................................................................... 2
GRADE 1.................................................................................... 32
GRADE 2.................................................................................... 56
GRADE 3.................................................................................... 80
GRADE 4.................................................................................... 110
GRADE 5.................................................................................... 144
GRADE 6.................................................................................... 178

GRADE K • Welcome to Kindergarten
Week Selections Concepts of Print Phonological Awareness Letter Names ELD - Language Workshop Lessons
READING LITERATURE & INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS SPEAKING & LISTENING LANGUAGE WRITING
Listen to Rhymes Concepts of Print Phonological Awareness Letter Names Language Skills and Strategies
Jack and Jill” Recognize Names Rhyming Words Letters: Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee Collaborate: Ask and Answer wh- Questions
“One, Two, Three, Four, Distinguish Letters, Numbers Blend Syllables Interpret: Analyze Language Choices
Five” Book Handling
1 “Pease Porridge Hot” Environmental Print Produce: Write a Recount
“Colors” How English Works: Expand Sentences
“To Market, To Market” with Prepositions
Vocabulary Network: Words about Letters
Listen to Rhymes Concepts of Print Phonological Awareness Letter Names Language Skills and Strategies
“I Went Upstairs” Book Handling Rhyming Words Letters: Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj Collaborate: Offer Opinions Using
“Mix a Pancake” Distinguish Letters, Numbers Blend and Segment Syllables Open Responses
“Sing a Song of Environmental Print Interpret: Analyze Language Choices
Sixpence” Recognize First and Last Names
2 “Little Arabella Stiller” Produce: Plan a Presentation
How English Works: Expand Noun Phrases
Listen to Songs to Add Details
“Quack! Quack! Vocabulary Network: Words about Rhymes
Quack!”
GRADE K • Unit 1
ELD
Text-Based Phonological Concepts of Print, Fluency, Speaking and
Lesson Selections Target/Academic Vocabulary Language Language Workshop Writing
Comprehension Awareness/Phonics High-Frequency Words Listening
Lessons
Read Aloud Book Target Skill Phonological Awareness Concepts of Print Enrich Vocabulary Oral Vocabulary Grammar Skill Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
Building with Dad Main Ideas Rhyming Words Directionality: Left to Talk About Families cranes, crew, gleaming, Nouns Collaborate: Ask and Answer Questions Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Single Sounds Right mechanic, outlining, solid
Interpret: Text Elements: Character
Target Strategy Book Parts How English Works Writing Form
Big Book Summarize Letter Names Selection Vocabulary Connecting Ideas Produce: Recount Experiences Names
What Makes a Family? Letters Kk, Ll, Mm, Words to Know celebrate, family, memories, How English Works: Identify and Use
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills Nn, Oo (High-Frequency include Common Nouns Focus Trait
Text Genre Words) Vocabulary Network: Words about Conventions
Student Book Domain-Specific Vocabulary Family
Paired Selections See What We Can Do Fluency parent, sibling, ancestor, relation
1 “Frère Jacques” We Can Make It Read with Expression
“Everybody Says” Vocabulary Strategy
“Tortillas for Mommy” Classify and Categorize Family
“My Little Sister” Words
Genre: for “Frère
Jacques” Poetry and
Lullaby
Genre: for Remaining
Paired Selections
Poetry
2 GRADE K
1 GRADE K
1 3
GRADE K • Unit 1
READING LITERATURE
READING & INFORMATIONAL
LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXTTEXT FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING &&LISTENING
SPEAKINGLISTENING
& LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Read Aloud Book Target Skill Phonemic Awareness Concepts of Print Enrich Vocabulary Oral Vocabulary Grammar Skill Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
Friends at School Understanding Beginning Sounds Directionality: Follow Talk About School busy, company, container, job, Nouns for Places Collaborate: Ask and Answer Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Characters Words Left to Right, scoop, tortoises wh- Questions
Text Letter Names Top to Bottom How English Works Writing Form
Interpret: Ask and Answer Questions
Target Strategy Letters Pp, Qq, Rr, Ss, Tt Book Handling Selection Vocabulary Verb Types (being) Labels
Big Book Infer/Predict bullying, tidies, fidget, interrupt Produce: Plan a Presentation
How Do Dinosaurs Go Student Book Words to Know (High- How English Works: Identify and Use Focus Trait
2 to School? Supporting Skills We Go to School Frequency Words) Domain-Specific Vocabulary Proper Nouns Elaboration
Genre: Fantasy Author’s Purpose I Like like behave, member, respect, Vocabulary Network: Words about
community School
Paired Selection Fluency
“My School Bus” Pause for Punctuation Vocabulary Strategy
Genre: Informational Antonyms
Text
Read Aloud Book Target Skill Phonological Awareness Concepts of Print Enrich Vocabulary Oral Vocabulary Grammar Skill Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
I Have a Pet! Story Structure Beginning Sounds Letters and Words: Talk About Pets cooperate, curious, interesting, Nouns for Animals and Collaborate: Agree and Disagree Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Words in Oral Sentences First, Last Letters; slimy, smooth, vet Things
Interpret: Text Elements: Events
Target Strategy Distinguish Letters Writing Form
Big Book Monitor/Clarify Letter Names from Words Selection Vocabulary How English Works Produce: Share a Story Captions
Please, Puppy, Please Letters Uu, Vv, Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz The Alphabet fetch, inside, outside, please Verb Types (doing) How English Works: Link Events
Together
3 Genre: Realistic Fiction Supporting Skills
Conclusions Student Book Words to Know (High- Domain-Specific Vocabulary Vocabulary Network: Words about
Focus Trait
Purpose
Paired Selection Baby Bear’s Family Frequency Words) responsibility, groom, train, Caring for Pets
“Different Kinds of The Party the nurture
Dogs”
Genre: Informational Fluency Vocabulary Strategy
Text Reading Rate Synonyms
4 GRADE K GRADE K 5
GRADE K • Unit 1
ELD
Lessons
Read Aloud Book Target Skill Phonological Awareness Concepts of Print Speaking and Oral Vocabulary Grammar Skill Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
Pizza at Sally’s Text and Graphic Beginning Sounds Spaces Between Words Listening customers, dough, famous, Action Verbs in the Present Collaborate: Give Instructions Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Features Words in Oral Sentences Environmental Print Talk About Jobs perfect, sprinkled, stretchy Tense
Interpret: Language Choices
Writing Form
Big Book Target Strategy Phonics Words to Know (High- Selection Vocabulary How English Works Produce: Use Technology; Give Story Sentences
Everybody Works Analyze/Evaluate Letters Mm Frequency Words) creating, delivering, hobby, Verb Tenses Presentations; Add Details
Genre: Informational and protecting How English Works: Use Connecting Focus Trait
Text Supporting Skills Student Book Words Development
Genre Mm Fluency Domain-Specific Vocabulary Vocabulary Network: Words about
4 Paired Selections I Like Mm Pause for Punctuation volunteer, worker, job, goods, Work People Do
“The Elves and the services
Shoemaker”
Genre: Fairy Tale Vocabulary Strategy
“The Lion and the Classify and Categorize Words
Mouse” for Jobs
Genre: Fable
Enrich Vocabulary
Words with Endings -ed, -ing
The Little Red Hen Details Beginning Sounds Capitalization: First Word Listening admired, delicious, delight, Action Verbs in the Present Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Narrative Writing
Genre: Folktale, Fable Words in Oral Sentences in a Sentence Discuss Tools, Ask a doubt, Tense
Interpret: Analyze Word Choices
Target Strategy Punctuation: Period, Question About fable, sigh Writing Form
Big Book Question Phonics Question Mark Tools, Discuss How English Works Produce: Write a Drama Class Story
The Handiest Things in Letters Ss Answers Selection Vocabulary Text Structure How English Works: Use Connecting
the World Supporting Skills Review m, s Words to Know (High- appears, future, handy, stray Words Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Cause and Effect Frequency Words) Vocabulary Network: Words about Development
5 Text Student Book Review: I, like, the, and Domain-Specific Vocabulary Helping
Ss invention, utensil, aid, purpose Research/Media Literacy
Paired Selection I Like Ss Fluency Research a Tool
Stone Soup Pause for Punctuation Vocabulary Strategy
Genre: Folktale Synonyms
Enrich Vocabulary
Asking Questions
6 GRADE K GRADE K 7
GRADE K • Unit 2
ELD
Lessons
Listen, Listen Compare and Blend Onset and Rime Book Parts Listening drift, ripen, scurry, sizzle, whisper, Sensory Words Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Contrast Reading a Chart Discuss Daily whistle
Interpret: Analyze Word Choice
Text Phonics Activities How English Works Writing Form
Target Strategy Letters Aa (Short a) Words to Know (High- Selection Vocabulary Text Structure Produce: Plan a Presentation Descriptive Sentences
Big Book Monitor/Clarify Vowels and Consonants Frequency Words) aware, senses, sight, touch How English Works: Use Conjunctions
My Five Senses see Vocabulary Network: Words about the Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills Student Book Domain-Specific Vocabulary Purpose
6 Text Text and Graphic Aa Fluency vision, sound, flavor, texture,
World
Features I See Pause for Punctuation scent

Paired Selections
“Picnic Day” Vocabulary Strategy
“Here Are My Eyes” Context Clues
“The Storm”
“Five Wonderful Senses” Enrich Vocabulary
Genre: Poetry Sentences with Opposites
Amelia’s Show-and-Tell Understanding Blend Onset and Rime Punctuation: Period, Listening foolish, frowns, ruffled, special, Sensory Words Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Informative Writing
Fiesta Characters Segment Onset and Rime Question Mark, Have a Conversation treasures, tropical
Interpret: Analyze Text Elements:
Genre: Realistic Fiction Exclamation Point How English Works Writing Form
Character
Target Strategy Phonics Selection Vocabulary Noun Phrases Descriptive Sentences
Big Book Analyze/Evaluate Letters Tt Words to Know (High- chatter, coo, snore, squawk Produce: Write an Explanation
Mice Squeak, We Speak Short a, Long a Frequency Words) How English Works: Identify and Use Focus Trait
Genre: Realistic Fiction Supporting Skills we Domain-Specific Vocabulary Connecting Words Conventions
7 Paired Selection
Author’s Word Choice Student Book
Tt Fluency
communicate, respond,
language, conversation
Vocabulary Network: Words about
Language
“The Fort Worth Zoo” We Like Toys Read with Expression
Genre: Informational Vocabulary Strategy
Text Classify and Categorize Sensory
Words
Enrich Vocabulary
Words for Sounds
Jonathan and His Details Blend Onset and Rime Spaces Between Words Listening backward, beat, leap, strange, Adjectives for Color Collaborate: Express Likes and Dislikes Informative Writing
Mommy Segment Onset and Rime Directionality Discuss Animals, wiggle, zigzag
Genre: Realistic Fiction Target Strategy Research How English Works Writing Form
Visualize Phonics Words to Know (High- and Share Selection Vocabulary Text Structure Produce: Give a Speech Captions
Big Book Letters Cc (/k/) Frequency Words) colony, rustling, slithers, startled How English Works: Expand Noun
Move! Supporting Skills a Phrases Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Compare and Student Book Domain-Specific Vocabulary Purpose
8 Text Contrast Cc Fluency dive, swim, climb, fly
Animal Movements
I Can See Read with Expression Research/Media Literacy
Paired Selection Vocabulary Strategy Research an Animal
“The Hare and the Classify and Categorize Action
Tortoise” Words
Genre: Fable
Enrich Vocabulary
Movement Words
8 GRADE K GRADE K 9
GRADE K • Unit 2
ELD
Lessons
Good Morning, Digger Text and Graphic Blend Phonemes Letters in Words Listening early, weeds, community, Adjectives for Numbers Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Informative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Features Ask Questions, cement, vacant, welding
Interpret: Text Elements: Describe
Phonics Words to Know (High- Research, Share How English Works Writing Form
Character
Big Book Target Strategy Letters Pp Frequency Words) Selection Vocabulary Connecting Ideas Description
What Do Wheels Do All Question to sputter, travelers, twirl, patrol Produce: Write a Story
Day? Student Book How English Works: Identify and Use Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills Fluency Domain-Specific Vocabulary
9 Text Conclusions
Pp
I Like Animals Reading Rate push, pull, roll, spin
Verbs Elaboration
Research/Media Literacy
Wheels
Paired Selection Vocabulary Strategy Answer Questions About Vehicles
“Wheels Long Ago and Synonyms
Today”
Genre: Informational Enrich Vocabulary
Text Talk About Vehicles
David’s Drawings Story Structure Blend Phonemes Capitalization: First Letter Listening add, fluffy, fresh, grinned, Adjectives for Size and Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Informative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction of a Sentence Talk About Characters moment, shyly Shape
Interpret: Language Choices
Target Strategy Phonics Spaces Between Words Writing Form
Big Book Summarize Review Letters Aa (Short a), Selection Vocabulary How English Works Produce: Plan a Presentation Description
Mouse Shapes Tt, Cc (/k/), Pp Words to Know (High- hurry, pounced, sneaky, tricky Prepositional Phrases How English Works: Identify
Genre: Fiction Supporting Skills Frequency Words) Prepositions Focus Trait
Understanding Student Book Review: see, we, a, to Domain-Specific Vocabulary Vocabulary Network: Words about Evidence
10 Paired Selection
“Signs and Shapes”
Characters Mmmm, Good!
The Playground Fluency
rectangle, triangle, diamond,
circle, oval, square
Shapes
Genre: Informational Read with Expression
Text Vocabulary Strategy
Classify and Categorize Shape
Words
Enrich Vocabulary
Words with Suffixes -ly, -ful
10 GRADE K GRADE K 11
GRADE K • Unit 3
READING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS SPEAKING & LISTENING LANGUAGE WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Read Aloud Book Target Skill Phonemic Awareness Concepts of Print Speaking and Oral Vocabulary Grammar Skill Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
Every Season Compare and Blend Phonemes Letters in Words Listening bloom, peck, scatter, speckled, Sentence Parts: Subject Collaborate: Listen and Respond with Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Contrast Final Sound Spaces Between Words Talk About the store, tracks Gestures and Words
Text Weather How English Works Writing Form
Interpret: Distinguish Effects of Word
Target Strategy Phonics Words to Know (High- Selection Vocabulary Text Cohesion Story Sentences
Big Book Question Review Letters Aa (Short a) Frequency Words) glistens, jive, local, orchard Choice
Jump into January Words with a (Short a) come, me Produce: Write an Exposition Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills Blending Words Domain-Specific Vocabulary How English Works: Identify and Use Elaboration
11 Text Text and Graphic Word Building Fluency wind, weather, season, Conjunctions
Features Pause for Punctuation evaporate, air Research/Media Literacy
Paired Selection Student Book Chart the Weather
Seasons
“Holidays All Year Long” Pat Cat, Sam Cat Vocabulary Strategy
Genre: Informational Pam Cat Figurative Language
Text
Enrich Vocabulary
Multiple-Meaning Words
Storm Is Coming! Conclusions Blend Phonemes Letters and Words Listening guard, huddle, nodded, pasture, Sentence Parts: Verb Collaborate: Ask for Assistance or Narrative Writing
Genre: Fantasy Final Sound Spaces Between Words Compare Texts silent, stampede Permission
Target Strategy How English Works Writing Form
Big Book Monitor/Clarify Phonics Words to Know (High- Selection Vocabulary Verb Tenses Story Sentences
Snow Letters Nn Frequency Words) drifted, gathering, swirled, wisely Choice
Genre: Fantasy Supporting Skills Words with n with, my Produce: Plan a Presentation Focus Trait
Understanding Blending Words Domain-Specific Vocabulary How English Works: Identify and Use Development
12 Paired Selection
“How Water Changes”
Characters Word Building Fluency
Read with Expression
hibernate, adapt, temperature,
melt
Verbs
Genre: Informational Student Book
Weather
Text I Can Nap Vocabulary Strategy
Tap with Me Classify and Categorize
Sensory Words
Enrich Vocabulary
Words with Endings -ed, -ing
A Zebra’s World Author’s Purpose Blend Phonemes Directionality Listening daily, herd, muscles, pattern, Complete Sentences: Collaborate: Listen and Respond Using Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Final Sound High-Frequency Word Discuss Animals, several, usually Capitalization and Gestures, Words, and Phrases
Text Target Strategy Hunt Present Selection Vocabulary Punctuation Writing Form
Interpret: Analyze Text Elements:
Visualize Phonics belongs, capture, nasty, sensitive Story Sentences
Big Book Letters Ff Words to Know (High- How English Works Sequence
What Do You Do With a Supporting Skills Words with f Frequency Words) Domain-Specific Vocabulary Prepositional Phrases Produce: Write a Retelling Focus Trait
Tail Like This? Text and Graphic Blending Words you, what insect, mammal, fish, reptile, bird How English Works: Connect Ideas Development
13 Genre: Informational
Text
Features Word Building
Fluency Vocabulary Strategy
Animal Bodies
Student Book Reading Rate Context Clues Animal Fun Facts
Paired Selections Cam, Pam, Fan, and Mac
“Wings” Fat Cat Enrich Vocabulary
“Dragonfly” Words with Prefixes un-, re-
“Tails”
“On Our Way”
Genre: Poetry
GRADE K • Unit 3
ELD
Lessons
Home for a Tiger, Home Cause and Effect Blend Phonemes High-Frequency Word Listening burrow, desert, lodge, patient, Verbs in the the Past Tense Collaborate: Express Feelings or Needs Narrative Writing
for a Bear Isolate Middle Sound Hunt Discuss Animal shade, soaring
Interpret: Ask and Answer Questions to
Genre: Informational Target Strategy Habitats, Research, How English Works Writing Form
Show Active Listening
Text Infer/Predict Phonics Words to Know (High- Share Selection Vocabulary Noun Phrases Story
Letters Bb Frequency Words) idle, lounging, scampers, timid Produce: Plan a Presentation
Big Book Supporting Skills Words with b are, now How English Works: Recognize Focus Trait
Turtle Splash! Author’s Purpose Blending Words Domain-Specific Vocabulary Present-Tense Verbs Organization
Genre: Informational Word Building Fluency habitat, environment, woodland,
14 Text Read with Expression grassland, wetland
Animal Homes
Student Book Research an Animal Habitat
Paired Selection What Now? Vocabulary Strategy
“Where Animals Live” Bab at Bat Classify and Categorize
Genre: Informational Number Words
Text
Enrich Vocabulary
Number Words and Ordinals
How Many Stars in the Sequence of Events Blend Phonemes Letters, Words, and Listening dazzling, distance, gazing, Statements Collaborate: Ask and Answer Yes-No Narrative Writing
Sky? Isolate Middle Sound Sentences Talk About the Night leaned, planet, tunnel Questions
Genre: Realistic Fiction Target Strategy Sky How English Works Writing Form
Interpret: Describe Text Elements:
Analyze/Evaluate Phonics Words to Know (High- Selection Vocabulary Text Cohesion Story
Big Book Review Letters Aa (Short a), Frequency Words) fireball, thinner, beautiful, misty Character
What a Beautiful Sky! Supporting Skills Nn, Ff, Bb Review: come, me, with, Produce: Write a Procedure Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Author’s Word Choice Words with a (Short a), n, f, b my, you, what, are, Domain-Specific Vocabulary How English Works: Recognize and Organization
15 Text Blending Review now star, sun, moon, galaxy Use Adjectives
Word Building
Paired Selection Fluency Vocabulary Strategy
Things in the Sky
“What Will the Weather Student Book Pause for Punctuation Figurative Language: Simile
Be Like?” Mac and Pam Cat
Genre: Informational Come with Me Enrich Vocabulary
Text Words with Endings -ed, -ing
GRADE K • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXTTEXT FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS SPEAKING & LISTENING
SPEAKING & LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Dear Mr. Blueberry Details Blend Phonemes High-Frequency Word Listening information, perhaps, pleased, Questions Collaborate: Apologize Opinion Writing
Genre: Fantasy Isolate Middle Sound Hunt Share Ideas About pond, spurt, travel
Interpret: Describe Author’s Language
Target Strategy Science How English Works Writing Form
Big Book Summarize Phonics Words to Know (High- Selection Vocabulary Connecting Ideas Produce: Plan a Presentation Message
What Is Science? Letters Ii Frequency Words) fossils, geodes, geysers, glaciers How English Works: Recognize and
Genre: Poetry Supporting Skills Words with i (Short i) is, how, of, so many, Use Prepositional Phrases Focus Trait
Main Ideas Blending Words where Domain-Specific Vocabulary Vocabulary Network: Words about Organization
Paired Selection Long i, Short i experiment, life science, earth
16 “Benjamin Franklin, Fluency and space science, physical
Things Scientists Study
Write About Reading
Inventor” Student Book Pause for Punctuation science Performance Task
Genre: Biography What Is It?
Fit in My Cab Vocabulary Strategy
Classify and Categorize Science
Words
Enrich Vocabulary
Talk About Science and Scientists
It Is the Wind Sequence of Events Blend Phonemes Letters in Words Listening creaks, hare, hinge, howling, Proper Nouns for Places, Collaborate: Ask and Answer Opinion Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Segment Phonemes Spaces Between Words Share Information path, sways People, and Pets wh- Questions
Target Strategy and Ideas, Discuss Writing Form
Interpret: Distinguish Effects of Words
Big Book Infer/Predict Phonics Words to Know (High- Butterflies, Share Selection Vocabulary How English Works Thank-You Note
From Caterpillar to Letters Gg Frequency Words) Posters ever, pumps, rush, tiny Prepositional Phrases Produce: Write an Informational Report
Butterfly Supporting Skills Words with g find, this, from, came, How English Works: Connect Ideas Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Author’s Word Choice Blending Words but, on Domain-Specific Vocabulary Evidence
17 Text Word Building metamorphosis, molt, chrysalis,
Nature
Fluency larva Write About Reading
Paired Selection Student Book Read with Expression Performance Task
“Anansi and Can You Find It? Vocabulary Strategy
Grasshopper” Pam Pig Multiple-Meaning Words Research/Media Literacy
Genre: Trickster Tale Make a Poster
Enrich Vocabulary
Words for Sounds
One-Dog Canoe Author’s Purpose Blend Phonemes Directionality Listening canoe, dew, glided, paddle, Verbs in the Future Tense Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Opinion Writing
Genre: Fiction Segment Phonemes Share Information peered, crew
Target Strategy Words to Know (High- and Ask Questions How English Works Writing Form
Choice
Big Book Analyze/Evaluate Phonics Frequency Words) Selection Vocabulary Verb Types (doing) Friendly Letter
Atlantic Letters Rr will, be, into, that, your, conquered, lapping, relatives, Produce: Plan a Presentation
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills Words with r who scraping How English Works: Identify and Use Focus Trait
Text Figurative Language Blending Words Common Nouns Conventions
18 Vowel Ii Fluency Domain-Specific Vocabulary Vocabulary Network: Words about
Paired Selections Read with Expression inlet, iceberg, gulf, wave, tide Water Write About Reading
“If You Ever” Student Book Performance Task
“A Sailor Went to Sea, Nat, Tim, and Tan Sam Vocabulary Strategy
Sea, Sea” Rip Is It Context Clues Research/Media Literacy
“Ten Little Fishes” Compare Bodies of Water
“Undersea” Enrich Vocabulary
Genre: Poetry Ask Questions About Words
GRADE K • Unit 4
ELD
Lessons
Nicky and the Rainy Day Cause and Effect Blend Phonemes Punctuation Listening blizzards, boring, cliffs, Verbs in the Past Tense Collaborate: Offer Opinions Using Open Opinion Writing
Genre: Fantasy Segment Phonemes Directionality Tell a Story Together impossible, jungle, meadow Responses; Gain and Hold the Floor
Big Book Question Phonics Words to Know (High- Selection Vocabulary Verb Types (being) Opinion Sentences
Sheep Take a Hike Letters Dd Frequency Words) bicker, compass, hiking, tramp Character
Genre: Fantasy Supporting Skills Words with d go, for, here, they, soon, Produce: Write a Description Focus Trait
Sequence of Events Blending Words up Domain-Specific Vocabulary How English Works: Understand Text Elaboration
19 Paired Selections Word Building trail, gear, supplies, pack Structure
“The Three Billy Goats Fluency Write About Reading
Gruff” Student Book Pause for Punctuation Vocabulary Strategy Performance Task
Outdoor Adventures
“The Builder and the Go for It! Antonyms
Oni” D Is for Dad
Genre: Fairy Tales Enrich Vocabulary
Words for Walking and Hiking
Duck & Goose Sequence of Events Blend Phonemes High-Frequency Word Listening apologized, attention, confusion, Verbs: Past, Present, Future Collaborate: Offer Opinions Using Open Opinion Writing
Genre: Fantasy Add Phonemes Hunt Discuss Curiosity notice, snooze, webbed Responses and Elaborate on Ideas
Big Book Visualize Phonics Words to Know (High- Selection Vocabulary Prepositional Phrases Opinion Sentences
Curious George’s Review Letters Ii (Short i), Gg, Frequency Words) expected, display, museum, Produce: Give a Speech
Dinosaur Discovery Supporting Skills Dd, Rr Review: is, how, of, so, quarry How English Works: Connect Words Focus Trait
Genre: Fantasy Conclusions Review words with i (Short i), many, where, this, find, Vocabulary Network: Words about Evidence
20 Paired Selection
g, d, r
Blending Review
from, came, but, on,
will, be, into, that, your,
Domain-Specific Vocabulary
discover, examine, experiment,
Science
Write About Reading
“Exploring Land and Word Building who, go, for, here, they, verify Performance Task
Water” Adding -s (/s/, /z/); no formal soon, up
Genre: Informational lesson Vocabulary Strategy
Text Fluency Synonyms
Student Book Reading Rate
The Big Dig Enrich Vocabulary
We Fit Multiple-Meaning Words
GRADE K • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXTTEXT FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS SPEAKING & LISTENING
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Simon and Molly plus Details Blend Phonemes Directionality Listening idea, just, plain, teach, together, Pronouns: he, she, we Collaborate: Offer Opinions Using Open Informative Writing
Hester Segment Phonemes Discuss Musical until Responses; Gain and Hold the Floor
Genre: Realistic Fiction Target Strategy Words to Know (High- Instruments, Share How English Works Writing Form
Interpret: Describe Ideas
Infer/Predict Phonics Frequency Words) Selection Vocabulary Verb Types (feeling) Lists
Big Book Letters Oo (Short o) make, play, them, give, adore, eager, gleeful, hesitate Produce: Write a Story
Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin Supporting Skills Words with o (Short o) say, new How English Works: Recognize and Focus Trait
Genre: Poetry Author’s Word Choice Adding -s (/s/, /z/;) no formal Domain-Specific Vocabulary Use Past Tense Verbs Organization
21 lesson) Fluency practice, rehearsal, perform, Vocabulary Network: Words about
Paired Selections Blending Words Read with Expression applause Write About Reading
Working Together
Celebration Long o, Short o Performance Task
The Lobsters and the Vocabulary Strategy
Fiddler Crab Student Book Multiple-Meaning Words Research/Media Literacy
The More We Get Make It Pop! Research Musical Instruments
Together My Dog, Tom Enrich Vocabulary
Genre: Poetry/Song Words with Suffixes -ful, -ly
A Tiger Grows Up Story Structure Blend and Segment Punctuation Listening blend, cub, den, pounces, prey, Pronouns: they, it, I Collaborate: Greet Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Phonemes Talk About Fiction and scraps
Interpret: Describe Language Choices
Text Target Strategy Substitute Phonemes Words to Know (High- Informational Texts How English Works Writing Form
Analyze/Evaluate Frequency Words) Selection Vocabulary Noun Phrases Produce: Plan a Presentation Lists
Big Book Phonics said, good, was, then, bloomer, patience, signs, sloppy How English Works: Use Nouns and
Leo the Late Bloomer Supporting Skills Letters Xx, Jj ate, could Noun Phrases Focus Trait
Genre: Fantasy Sequence of Events Words with x, j Oral Vocabulary Vocabulary Network: Words about Organization
Blending Words Fluency blend, cub, den, pounces, prey, Growing Up
22 Paired Selection
“What Can a Baby
Word Building Reading Rate scraps Write About Reading
Performance Task
Animal Do?” Student Book Domain-Specific Vocabulary
Genre: Informational A Good Job mature, develop, height, ability
Text Fix It!
Vocabulary Strategy
Antonyms
Enrich Vocabulary
Words with Suffix -less
Oscar and the Frog Sequence of Events Blend and Segment Diagrams and Labels Listening tadpole, stared, gills, hatch, Proper Nouns for Days and Collaborate: Ask and Answer Questions; Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Phonemes Share Information shrink, (river) bank Months Follow Turn-Taking Rules
Text Target Strategy Substitute Phonemes Words to Know (High- and Ideas, Discuss, Writing Form
Visualize Frequency Words) Research, Share Selection Vocabulary How English Works Invitations
Big Book Phonics she, all, over, her, when, fragrant, inspects, pesky, Text Structure Choice
Zinnia’s Flower Garden Supporting Skills Letters Ee (Short e) some sprinkles Produce: Write a Response Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Text and Graphic Words with e (Short e) How English Works: Recognize and Organization
23 Text Features Blending Words
Long e, Short e
Fluency
Pause for Punctuation
nutrients, sprout, sunlight, soil,
Use Prepositional Phrases
Write About Reading
Paired Selection water Performance Task
Growing Things
“Growing Sunflowers” Student Book
Genre: Informational My Pet Dog Vocabulary Strategy Research/Media Literacy
Text Ben and Jen Context Clues How Living Things Grow
Enrich Vocabulary
Words for Growing
GRADE K • Unit 5
ELD
Lessons
Red Eyes or Blue Conclusions Blend and Segment Book Parts Listening communicate, mood, scent, sly, Questions Collaborate: Offer Opinions Using Open Informative Writing
Feathers Phonemes Play a Guessing survive, temperature Responses; Gain and Hold the Floor
Genre: Informational Target Strategy Substitute Phonemes Words to Know (High- Game How English Works Writing Form
Text Monitor/Clarify Frequency Words) Selection Vocabulary Verb Tenses Report
Phonics he, no, away, must, by, danger, juicy, peaceful, Choice
Big Book Supporting Skills Letters Hh, Kk there poisonous Produce: Plan a Presentation Focus Trait
Chameleon, Chameleon Author’s Purpose Words with h, k How English Works: Identify and Use Evidence
Genre: Informational Blending Words Fluency Domain-Specific Vocabulary
24 Text Word Building Pause for Punctuation adapt, disguise, predator, prey,
Conjunctions
Write About Reading
blend Performance Task
Animal Colors
Paired Selection Student Book
“Amazing Animal Hog in a Hat Vocabulary Strategy
Bodies” Kid Hid Classify and Categorize
Genre: Informational Describing Words
Text
Enrich Vocabulary
Words with Suffixes -ful, -ly
Bread Comes to Life Text and Graphic Blend and Segment Types, Functions of Print Listening crop, golden, patch, sprout, Exclamations Collaborate: Ask and Answer Yes-No Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Features Phonemes Materials Discuss Recipes, sturdy, grind Questions
Text Substitute Phonemes Share Recipes How English Works Writing Form
Target Strategy Words to Know (High- Selection Vocabulary Noun Phrases Report
Big Book Summarize Phonics Frequency Words) buds, damp, feast, finally Rhyme
Pie in the Sky Review Letters Oo (Short o), Review: make, play, Produce: Write a Summary Focus Trait
Genre: Realistic Fiction Supporting Skills Xx, Jj, Ee (short e), Hh, Kk them, give, say, new, Domain-Specific Vocabulary How English Works: Recognize and Evidence
25 Sequence of Events Words with o (Short o), x, j, e said, good, was, crop, harvest, fruit, grains, Use Adjectives
Paired Selection (Short e), h, k then, ate, could, she, vegetables Write About Reading
“From Apple Tree to Blending Review all, over, her, when, Performance Task
Bread
Store” Vowels Oo, Ee some, no, he, away, Vocabulary Strategy
Genre: Informational must, by, there Classify and Categorize Seasons Research/Media Literacy
Text Student Book Favorite Recipes
Six Pigs Hop Fluency Enrich Vocabulary
Play It, Kid Read with Expression Words for Eating and Foods
GRADE K • Unit 6
ELD
Lessons
Curious George Makes Conclusions Substitute Phonemes High-Frequency Listening assistant, enormous, generous, Nouns: Singular and Plural Collaborate: Respond Using Gestures, Opinion Writing
Pancakes Word Hunt Talk About Trying Your mayor, shocked, volunteers Words, and Phrases; Follow
Genre: Fantasy Target Strategy Phonics Best How English Works Turn-Taking Rules Writing Form
Visualize Letters Uu (Short u Words to Know Selection Vocabulary Text Cohesion Response to Literature
Big Book Words with u (Short u) (High-Frequency seemed, sprang, stretched, Interpret: Ask and Answer Questions
Kitten’s First Full Moon Supporting Skills Blending Words Words) tumbled Produce: Plan a Speech Focus Trait
Genre: Fiction Genre Long u, Short u do, down, went, How English Works: Understand Text Purpose
26 Paired Selections Student Book
only, little, just Domain-Specific Vocabulary
persistence, effort, attempt,
Sequence: Organization
Write About Reading
Drinking Fountain Fun, Fun, Fun Fluency accomplishment Performance Task
Trying
The Puppy Chased the Bug and Cat Pause for
Sunbeam Punctuation Vocabulary Strategy
Silverly Antonyms
Moon Boat
Genre: Poetry Enrich Vocabulary
Words with Prefix re-
Someone Bigger Compare and Contrast Substitute Phonemes Directionality Listening creatures, firmly, kite, launched, Subject-Verb Agreement Collaborate: Ask and Answer Opinion Writing
Genre: Fiction Talk About a Trip light, replied wh- Questions
Target Strategy Phonics Words to Know How English Works Writing Form
Interpret: Describe Text Elements
Big Book Monitor/Clarify Letters Ll, Ww (High-Frequency Selection Vocabulary Connecting Ideas Response to Literature
One of Three Words with l, w Words) since, invited, remember, triplets Produce: Write an Exposition
Genre: Realistic Fiction Supporting Skills Blending Words have, help, one, How English Works: Use Connecting Focus Trait
Understanding Characters Word Building every, ask, walk Domain-Specific Vocabulary Words Purpose
27 Paired Selection
“Cross-Country Trip” Student Book Fluency
luggage, tourist, journey,
landmark
Write About Reading
Family Outings
Genre: Informational Win a Cup! Read with Performance Task
Text Wes Can Help Expression Vocabulary Strategy
Classify and Categorize Places
Enrich Vocabulary
Words with Prefix un-
The Little Engine That Story Structure Substitute Phonemes Environmental Print Listening bellowed, dingy, rumbled, valley, Subject-Verb Agreement Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Opinion Writing
Could Share Ideas, Retell waiters, weary Using Open Responses
Genre: Fantasy Target Strategy Phonics Words to Know Stories, Discuss How English Works Writing Form
Interpret: Evaluate Language Choices
Infer/Predict Letters Vv, Zz (High-Frequency Books, Share Selection Vocabulary Verb Tenses Response to Literature
Big Book Words with v, z Words) prize, different, chef, slope Produce: Plan a Speech
You Can Do It, Curious Supporting Skills Blending Words look, out, very, their, How English Works: Use Verbs and Focus Trait
George! Genre: Fantasy Vowel Uu saw, put Domain-Specific Vocabulary Verb Types Purpose
28 Genre: Fantasy
Student Book Fluency
considerate, kind, loyal,
thoughtful
Write About Reading
Helping Friends
Paired Selections Vet on a Job! Pause for Performance Task
“Whistling” Roz the Vet Punctuation Vocabulary Strategy
“Time to Play” Context Clues Research/Media Literacy
“By Myself” Write About Curious George
Genre: Poetry Enrich Vocabulary
GRADE K • Unit 6
ELD
Lessons
Read Aloud Book Target Skill Phonological Concepts of Print Speaking and Oral Vocabulary Grammar Skill Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
Baby Brains Main Idea and Details Awareness Types, Functions of Listening certainly, embarrassed, Prepositions: for, to, with, Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Opinion Writing
Genre: Fiction Track Syllables Print Materials Share Information and languages, mumbled, from, of Using Open Responses; Gain and
Target Strategy Ideas, Retell Simon popular, study Hold the Floor Writing Form
Big Book Question Phonics Words to Know James Stories, How English Works Journal
Look at Us Letters Yy, Qq (qu) (High-Frequency Discuss Books, Share Selection Vocabulary Text Cohesion Interpret: Analyze Language
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills Words with y, q (qu) Words) projects, visitors, scared, proud Produce: Write a Drama Focus Trait
Text Author’s Purpose Blending Words off, take, our, day, How English Works: Expand Noun Development
29 Word Building too, show Domain-Specific Vocabulary Phrases
Paired Selection develop, accomplish, knowledge Write About Reading
“The Three Little Pigs” Student Book Fluency Performance Task
Learning
Genre: Fairy Tale Not Yet Reading Rate Vocabulary Strategy
Can Not Quit Yet Figurative Language Research/Media Literacy
Simon James Books
Enrich Vocabulary
Words for Feelings
Read Aloud Book Target Skill Phonological Concepts of Print Speaking and Oral Vocabulary Grammar Skill Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
Pet Show! Understanding Characters Awareness Environmental Print Listening announced, entrance, expect, Prepositions: in, on, out, Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Opinion Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Track Syllables Good Neighbors and favorite, independent, judge off, by Elaborate On Ideas Using Learned
Target Strategy Words to Know Good Friends Phrases Writing Form
Big Book Summarize Phonics (High-Frequency Selection Vocabulary How English Works Journal
Miss Bindergarten Review Letters Aa (Short Words) attendance, balance, perfume, Prepositional Phrases Interpret: Analyze Author’s Word Choice
Celebrates the Last Supporting Skills a), Ee (Short e), Ii Review: down, do, success Produce: Plan a Presentation Focus Trait
Day of Kindergarten Genre (Short i), Oo (Short went, only, little, How English Works: Identify and Use Development
Genre: Fantasy o), Uu (Short u) just, have, help, Domain-Specific Vocabulary Prepositions
30 Words with -s, -ing one, every, ask, concern, kindness, neighborly,
Vocabulary Network: Words about Pets
Write About Reading
Paired Selection Word Building walk, look, out, generous Performance Task
“Schools Then and Now” very, their, saw,
Genre: Informational Student Book put, off, take, our, Vocabulary Strategy
Text Max Is Up day, too, show Synonyms
A Fun Job
Fluency Enrich Vocabulary
Read with Prepositions in Sentences
Expression
GRADE K • Unit 6
GRADE K • Review and Extend
ELD
Lessons
Read Aloud Books Genre Study: Phonemic Awareness Words to Know Read and Discuss Oral Vocabulary Warm Up With Wordplay Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
Oscar and the Frog Informational Text Middle Sounds (High-Frequency Think Through the Text Review: certainly, curious, • Rhyming Simon Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Informative Writing
Every Season Read and Discuss Long and Short Vowel Words) interesting, notice, patient, • Share a Riddle Using Open Responses
Discuss Genre Sounds Review: many, usually • Put Words in the Right Writing Form
Interpret: Describe Phenomena
Big Books List Genre Features them, new, when, Place Description
From Caterpillar to Phonics soon, them, give, • Give Two-Word Clues Produce: Write a Report
31 Butterfly Long Vowels e, i, o (CV say, how, where • Lunch with a Story Friend How English Works: Connect Ideas Write About Reading
The Handiest Things pattern) Vocabulary Network: Words about Respond to Texts
in the World Informational Text
What Do You Do With Student Book
a Tail Like This? How Can We Go?
Read Aloud Books Genre Study: Realistic Phonemic Awareness Words to Know Read and Discuss Oral Vocabulary Warm Up With Wordplay Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
Simon and Molly plus Fiction Middle Sounds (High-Frequency Think Through the Text Review: admired, several, • Friends! Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Narrative Writing
Hester Read and Discuss Long and Short Vowel Words) perhaps, generous, blend, • Birthdays Around the World Using Open Responses
Amelia’s Show-and-Tell- Discuss Genre Sounds Review: I, be, go, treasures • What Do You Think? Writing Form
Fiesta List Genre Features he, me, no, so, • Word Categories Story
Pet Show! Phonics we • New Meanings Produce: Give a Speech
32 Pizza at Sally’s Long Vowels e, i, o (CV How English Works: Use Connecting Write About Reading
pattern) Words Respond to Texts
Big Book Vocabulary Network: Words about
Kitten’s First Full Moon Student Book Realistic Fiction
Can I Play?
28 GRADE K
1 GRADE K
1 29
GRADE K • Unit 6
GRADE K • Review and Extend
ELD
Lessons
Read Aloud Books Genre Study: Fantasy Phonemic Awareness Words to Know Read and Discuss Oral Vocabulary Warm Up With Wordplay Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
The Little Engine That Read and Discuss Middle Sounds (High-Frequency Think Through the Text Review: enormous, delight, • Guess the Transportation Collaborate: Offer Opinions and Ideas Narrative Writing
Could Discuss Genre Long and Short Vowel Words) dazzling, golden, Word Using Learned Phrases
Curious George Makes List Genre Features Sounds Review: them, then, independent, impossible • Categorize Writing Form
Interpret: Describe Text Elements
Pancakes how, now, where, • Food Clues Fantasy Story
One-Dog Canoe Phonics there, day, away, • Rhyme Circle Produce: Write a Story
33 Nicky and the Rainy Day Long Vowels a, i you, your • Mystery Bag How English Works: Use Verbs and Write About Reading
(CVCe pattern) Verb Phrases Respond to Texts
Big Book Vocabulary Network: Words about
How Do Dinosaurs Go Student Book Fantasy
to School? Get Set! Dive!
Big Books Genre Study: Poetry Phonemic Awareness Words to Know Read and Discuss Oral Vocabulary Warm Up With Wordplay Language Skills and Strategies Writing Mode
What Is Science? Read and Discuss Middle Sounds (High-Frequency Think Through the Text Review: doubt, gleaming, mood, • Word Families Collaborate: Ask and Answer wh- Opinion Writing
Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin Discuss Genre Long and Short Vowel Words) pattern, pleased, strange • Opposites Questions
“Wings” in What Do You List Genre Features Sounds Review: of, off, that, • Mystery Vowel Writing Form
Interpret: Evaluate Language Choices:
Do With a Tail Like this, take, make, • Share a Riddle Poem
This? Phonics come, some, • Two Words Word Choice
34 “Drinking Fountain” in
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Long Vowels o, u
(CVCe pattern)
very, every Produce: Prepare a Presentation Write About Reading
Respond to Texts
How English Works: Use Nouns and
Noun Phrases
Instructional Flip Student Book Vocabulary Network: Words about
Chart C Luke, June, and Rose Poetry
Neighbors
30 GRADE K
1 GRADE K
1 31
GRADE 1 • Back to School Lessons
Lesson Selections Concepts of Print Alphabet Routine Phonemic Awareness Letters and Sounds High-Frequency Words
Big Books • Print Represents Speech (Introductions • Identify Letters • Distinguish Vowel Sounds • Short a I
and Names) • Alphabet Song • Blend Phonemes • Consonants m, s, t, c to
• Jack’s Talent
• Letters, Words, and Sentences like
• Back to School • Place Names • Isolate Phonemes • Phonogram -at
Back a
to • Photo Captions (Names of Countries) • Name and Match Letters • Segment Phonemes see
School • Environmental Print the
(one • Alphabet Sequence • Rhyming Words
we
week) • Punctuation Marks and Intonation • Print Uppercase and Lowercase go
Letters of the Alphabet is
are
GRADE 1 • Unit 1
ELD
Text-Based Phonemic Fluency and High- Speaking and Target/Academic
Lesson Selections Spelling Language Language Workshop Writing
Comprehension Awareness/Phonics Frequency Words Listening Vocabulary
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Phonemic Awareness Fluency Read Aloud Selection Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
What Is a Pal? Main Idea Beginning Sound Accuracy: Word The Lion and the fun, pal, pet, what Words with Short a Nouns Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Blend Phonemes Recognition Mouse Collaborate: Ask and
Text Target Strategy Oral Vocabulary Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Summarize Phonics High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: beautiful, excellent, invitation, Basic: am, at, sat, man, Noun Phrases Labels
Interpret: Text Elements:
Paired Selection Short a and, be, help, play, with, Listening miss, ruin, suddenly dad, mat
Character
Friends Forever Supporting Skills Consonants n, d you Comprehension Focus Trait
Produce: Recount
1 Genre: Poetry Genre: Informational Text Consonants p, f Domain-Specific Vocabulary
Experiences
Elaboration
Speaking and ally, relative, aid
Decodable Reader Listening Skill How English Works:
Write About Reading
Selections How to Have a Good Vocabulary Strategies Use Common Nouns
Performance Task
Dan and Nan Discussion Classify and Categorize Words Vocabulary Network:
Nat Cat Words about Friends
Nan and Dan
Fan, Fan, Fan
The Storm Understanding Characters Beginning Sound Accuracy: Words Susie and the Bandits storm, Pop, come, wet, bed Words with Short i Possessives Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Blend Phonemes Connected in Text Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Listening/Speaking: Oral Vocabulary Spelling Words How English Works Answer wh- Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Phonics High-Frequency Words Listening bandits, brave, chattered, ears, Basic: if, is, him, rip, fit, Noun Phrases Captions
Interpret: Ask and
Storms! Short i for, have, he, look, too, Comprehension steady, still pin
Answer Questions
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills Consonants r, h /z/s what Focus Trait
Produce: Plan a Speech
2 Text Genre: Realistic Fiction Consonants b, g
Phonogram -it
Speaking and
Listening Skill
precipitation, thermometer, How English Works:
Elaboration
Decodable Reader Ask and Answer lightning Use Proper Nouns Write About Reading
Selections Questions Vocabulary Network: Performance Task
Can It Fit? Vocabulary Strategies Words about Weather
I Ran Context Clues
Sid Pig
Pam
32 GRADE 1 GRADE 1 33
GRADE 1 • Unit 1
READING LITERATURE
LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXTTEXT FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS SPEAKING & LISTENING
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Curious George at School Sequence of Events Beginning Sound Phrasing: Punctuation Stone Stew curious, school, this, George, Words with Short o Action Verbs Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Fantasy Blend Phonemes kids, mess, paints, job • Present Tense Collaborate: Agree or
Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Spelling Words Disagree and Affirm Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Phonics do, find, funny, sing, no, Listening Oral Vocabulary Basic: log, dot, top, hot, How English Works Others Sentences
School Long Ago Short o they Comprehension apart, crept, proud, sneaked, lot, ox Verb Types
Genre: Informational Consonants l, x snout, worried Interpret: Describe Ideas Focus Trait
Supporting Skills
3 Text Author’s Word Choice Inflection -s Speaking and
Produce: Write a Story Purpose
Listening Skill How English Works:
Decodable Reader Using Visuals mascot, educator, principal Understand Linking Write About Reading
Selections Words Performance Task
Lil and Max Vocabulary Strategies Vocabulary Network:
Did Dix Dog Do It? Multiple-Meaning Words
Words about School
Max Fox and Lon Ox
Is It Funny?
Lucia’s Neighborhood Text and Graphic Features Beginning Sound Intonation Painting Word Pictures Lucia, book, car, firefighter’s, Words with Short e Adjectives Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Blend Phonemes goal, hi, home, librarian, • Size and Shape Collaborate: Give
Text Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: neighborhood, pants, plant, Spelling Words Instructions; Ask and Writing Form
Question Phonics all, does, here, me, my, Listening street Basic: yet, web, pen, How English Works Answer Questions Class Story
Paired Selection Short e who Comprehension wet, leg, hen Verb Types
City Mouse and Country Consonants y, w Oral Vocabulary Interpret: Describe Words Focus Trait
Supporting Skills
Mouse Author’s Word Choice Consonants k, v, j canvas, combinations, ease, Used to Present Ideas Elaboration
4 Genre: Fable Phonogram - et important, rhythm, row Produce: Plan a
Presentation Write About Reading
Decodable Reader Domain-Specific Vocabulary How English Works: Performance Task
Selections urban, citizen, services Understand
Pals Connections in Text Research/Media Literacy
Ned Vocabulary Strategies Using Text Features
Ken and Vic Vocabulary Network:
Alphabetical Order
My Pets Words about
Neighborhoods
Gus Takes the Train Story Structure Final Sound Accuracy: Self-Correct Training Around the takes, conductor, train, window Words with Short u Adjectives Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Fantasy Segment Phonemes Town • Color and Number Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Oral Vocabulary Spelling Words Opinions and Ideas Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate Phonics friend, full, good, hold, Listening/Speaking: alleys, dash, ferry, space, Basic: up, bug, mud, How English Works Using Learned Phrases Class Story
City Zoo Short u many, pull Listening subways, sealed nut, hug, tub Text Cohesion
Genre: Informational Consonants qu, z Interpret: Distinguish the Focus Trait
Supporting Skills Comprehension
Effects of Words
5 Text Genre: Fantasy Domain-Specific Vocabulary
habitat, diet, conservation Produce: Write a Drama
Elaboration
Decodable Reader How English Works: Write About Reading

Selections Vocabulary Strategies Use Prepositions Performance Task
Fun in the Sun Synonyms
Vocabulary Network:
Yams! Yum! Research/Media Literacy
Words about Trains
Fun, Fun, Fun! Class Report
Bud
Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Performance
Lucia’s Neighborhood Action Verbs, Adjectives, Narrative Writing

Genre: Informational Sentences
Task
Text Writing Form

Story
GRADE 1 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Jack and the Wolf Understanding Characters Final Sound Expression Night of the Wolf sheep, trick, wolf, once upon Words with Short a Complete Sentences Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Fable Segment Phonemes a time Collaborate: Gain and/or
Target Strategy Listening/Speaking: Spelling Words How English Works Hold the Floor Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize Phonics High-Frequency Words Listening Oral Vocabulary Basic: an, bad, can, had, Noun Phrases Sentences That Describe
The Three Little Pigs Review Short a away, call, come, every, clang, fault, figure, jumbled, cat, ran Interpret: Distinguish the
Comprehension
Genre: Fairy Tale Double Final hear, said plenty, tossed Challenge: add, pass Effects of Words Focus Trait
Supporting Skills
6 Story Message Consonants and ck Speaking and Produce: Plan a Speech Elaboration
Decodable Reader Phonogram -ack Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary How English Works:
Selections Ask and Answer moral, consequence, tradition Connect Ideas Write About Reading
Ann Packs Questions About Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
Tess and Jack Stories Vocabulary Strategies Words about Stories
A Duck in Mud Shades of Meaning
Ducks Quack
How Animals Main Idea and Details Segment Phonemes Rate Prairie Dogs baby, bees, bird, dance, down, Words with Short i Commas in a Series Strategies Informative Writing
Communicate Blend Phonemes elephants, food, smell Collaborate: Offer
Genre: Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Spelling Words How English Works Opinions Writing Form
Informational Text Infer/Predict Phonics animal, how, make, of, Listening Oral Vocabulary Basic: in, will, did, sit, Condensing Ideas Poetry
Review Short i some, why agreement, crowd, discussed, six, big Interpret: Describe
Comprehension
Paired Selection Blends with r warn, creek, bills Challenge: trip, grin Phenomena Focus Trait
Supporting Skills
Insect Messages Text and Graphic Features Phonogram -ip Speaking and Produce: Write an Elaboration
7 Genre:
Informational Text
Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary
behavior, instinct, senses
Explanation
Write About Reading
Discuss Informational How English Works:
Text: Compare and Use Connecting Words Performance Task
Decodable Reader Contrast Vocabulary Strategies
Vocabulary Network:
Selections Using a Glossary
Words about Animal
Brad and Cris
What Did Dad Get? Communication
Crabs
The Big Job
A Musical Day Sequence of Events Segment Phonemes Phrasing: Natural Pauses The Neighbors aunt, band, guitars, music Words with Short o Statements Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Middle Sound Collaborate:
Realistic Fiction Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Oral Vocabulary Spelling Words How English Works Express Likes and Writing Form
Analyze/Evaluate Phonics her, now, our, she, today, Listening crisp, edges, faraway, peeked, Basic: on, got, fox, pop, Text Cohesion Dislikes; Provide Thank-You Note
Paired Selection Review Short o would Comprehension smudge, village not, hop
Counterarguments
Drums Supporting Skills Blends with l Challenge: block, clock Focus Trait
Genre: Narrator Phonogram -ock Domain-Specific Vocabulary Interpret: Ask and Purpose
8 Informational Text percussion, composer, Answer Questions
rehearse Produce: Plan a Write About Reading
Decodable Reader Presentation Performance Task
Selections Vocabulary Strategies How English Works:
Our Flag Define Words Expand Noun Phrases Research/Media Literacy
The Plan How to Make a Musical
Our Sled Club Vocabulary Network: Instrument
The Pet Club Words about Animal
Communication
GRADE 1 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Dr. Seuss Text and Graphic Features Segment Phonemes Accuracy: Word The Little Red Hen books, Dr., hit, rhymes, wrote Words with Short e Singular and Plural Nouns Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Middle Sound Recognition Collaborate: Offer
Biography Target Strategy Listening/Speaking: Oral Vocabulary Spelling Words How English Works Opinions and Ideas Writing Form
Question Phonics High-Frequency Words Listening trip, yanking, twice, awake, Basic: yes, let, red, ten, Verb Tenses Description
Paired Selection Review Short e after, draw, pictures, wonder, try bed, get Interpret: Describe Ideas
Comprehension
Let’s Laugh! Supporting Skills Blends with s read, was, write Challenge: sled, step Produce: Write a Story Focus Trait
Genre: Biography Domain-Specific Vocabulary Collaboratively Evidence
9 Genre: Poetry literature, verse, paragraph How English Works:
Use Verbs and Write About Reading
Decodable Reader Vocabulary Strategies Verb Types Performance Task
Selections Antonyms
Vocabulary Network:
Step Up! Research/Media Literacy
Words about Animal
Splat! Splat! Ask and Answer Questions
Nuts for Ben and Jen Communication Using Information from
Miss Tess Was Still Media
A Cupcake Party Story Structure Segment Phonemes Stress Chipper Chips In baked, cupcakes, party, tree Words with Short u Using a, an, and the Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Fantasy Middle Sound Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Oral Vocabulary Spelling Words How English Works Opinions and Ideas Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Phonics eat, give, one, put, small, Listening enemies, forest, hibernate, Basic: us, sun, but, fun, Verb Types Using Learned Phrases Description
Happy Times Review Short u take Comprehension must, pouches, predators bus, run
Genre: Poetry Final Blends Challenge: jump, must Interpret: Describe Focus Trait
Supporting Skills
Dialogue Phonogram -ump Domain-Specific Vocabulary Words Used to Organization
Speaking and
Decodable Reader emotion, esteem, zeal Present Ideas
10 Selections
Listening Skill
Discuss Sensory Words Produce: Plan a Write About Reading
Who Likes to Jump? and Words About Vocabulary Strategies Presentation Performance Task
The Lost Cat Feelings Synonyms How English Works:
Flint and Scamp Use Prepositional
The List Phrases to Add Details
Vocabulary Network:
Words about Animal
Communication
Extended Reading Performance Task

A Musical Day Adjectives, Verbs, Commas Informative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction in a Series, Sentences
Writing Form
Description
Trade Book Target Strategies Fluency Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Integrated Language Collaborative Project
From Seed to Pumpkin Summarize Accuracy, Self-Correction Trucks on the Move moist, travels, reach, energy, Arts Review Arts Review From Farm to Table Big
Genre: Informational Monitor/Clarify prickly, tends, attract, wither, Spelling Principles Review Complete Sentences, Book
Text Collaborative Project bare, remain Action Verbs, Nouns,
From Farm to Table Adjectives, Commas in Write About Media
Big Book: Present, Domain-Specific Vocabulary a Series
Reflect agriculture, gardens, crops, Write About Reading
harvest
GRADE 1 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
At Home in the Ocean Author’s Purpose Blend Phonemes Phrasing: Punctuation The Piano Lessons biggest, feet, grow, manatees, Words with th Proper Nouns Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Segment Phonemes ocean, penguins, sea otters, Collaborate: Respond
Informational Text Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: turtle, warm, whales Spelling Words How English Works Using Gestures Writing Form
Analyze/Evaluate Phonics blue, cold, far, little, live, Listening Basic: that, then, this, Connecting Ideas and Words; Listen Sentences That Inform
Paired Selection Digraph th their, water, where Comprehension Oral Vocabulary them, with, bath
Attentively
Water Supporting Skills Base Words and -s, -es, companions, exchange, Challenge: thick, tenth Focus Trait
Genre: Details -ed, -ing Endings gracefully, portions, practice, Interpret: Distinguish the Evidence
11 Informational Text strict Effects of Words
Produce: Write an Write About Reading
Decodable Reader Domain-Specific Vocabulary Exposition Performance Task
Selections arctic, current, tidal How English Works:
Seth and Beth Create Compound and Research/Media Literacy
Zeb Yak Vocabulary Strategies Complex Sentences Facts About an Ocean
The Duck Nest Classify and Categorize Color Animal and Its Habitat
Animal Moms Words Vocabulary Network:
Words about Oceans
How Leopard Got His Sequence of Events Blend and Segment Rate Turtle, Frog, and Rat danced, flowers, giraffe, Words with ch, tch Commands Strategies Informative Writing
Spots Phonemes hyena, leopard, paint, zebra Collaborate: Ask
Genre: Strategy Substitute Initial High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Spelling Words How English Works for Assistance or Writing Form
Folktale Question Phonemes been, brown, know, Listening Oral Vocabulary Basic: chin, chop, much, Text Cohesion Permission; Follow Instructions
never, off, out, own, Comprehension adventure, frisky, shivered, chip, rich, chick
Rules for Taking Turns
Paired Selection Supporting Skills Phonics very spied, tumbled, view Challenge: match, pitch Focus Trait
The Rain Forest Story Lesson Digraphs ch, tch Interpret: Distinguish the Organization
Speaking and
Genre: Possessives with ’s Domain-Specific Vocabulary Effects of Words
12 Informational Text Phonogram -atch
Listening Skill
Giving Clear predator, primate, jungle Produce: Plan a Speech Write About Reading
Descriptions How English Works: Performance Task
Decodable Reader Vocabulary Strategies Condense Ideas in
Selections Homophones Simple Ways and by
Scratch, Chomp Embedding Clauses
Rich Gets a Dog
Champs Vocabulary Network:
Kits, Chicks, and Pups Words about Jungle
Animals
Seasons Cause and Effect Blend and Segment Accuracy: Word The Prickly Pride of blow, day, leaves, school, Words with sh, wh, ph Subjects and Verbs Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Phonemes Recognition Texas seeds, snow, snowman, • Subject-Verb Agreement Collaborate: Respond
Informational Text Target Strategy Substitute Initial spring, summer, fall, winter Spelling Words Using Gestures, Words, Writing Form
Visualize Phonemes High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Basic: ship, shop, which, How English Works and Phrases; Listen Sentences That Inform
Paired Selection down, fall, goes, green, Listening Oral Vocabulary when, whip, fish Condensing Ideas Attentively
Four Seasons for Animals Supporting Skills Phonics grow, new, open, Comprehension bouquet, burst, glows, plow, Challenge: shell, graph Focus Trait
Genre: Sound Words Digraphs sh, wh, ph yellow shrivel, vines Interpret: Describe Purpose
13 Informational Text Contractions with ’s, n’t Speaking and
Phenomena
Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary Produce: Write a Write About Reading
Decodable Reader Discuss Informational weather, cycle, sunlight Retelling Performance Task
Selections Text: Compare and How English Works:
Phil’s New Bat Contrast Vocabulary Strategies Understand Linking
In a Rush Word Endings -ed, -ing, or -s Words
Ralph Goes to Camp
Trish’s Gift Vocabulary Network:
Words about Seasons
GRADE 1 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
The Big Race Conclusions Middle Sound Expression The Tortoise and the cottontail, hay, hooray, lizard, Words with Long a Verbs and Time Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Fantasy Substitute Medial Hare race, roadrunner • Present and Past Tense Collaborate: Express
Target Strategy Phonemes High-Frequency Words Spelling Words Feelings or Needs Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict four, five, into, over, Listening/Speaking: Oral Vocabulary Basic: came, make, How English Works Report
Rules and Laws Phonics starts, three, two, cactus, habitat, mainly, search, brave, late, gave, Interpret: Ask and
Listening Condensing Ideas
Genre: Long a (CVCe) watch stems, howl shape Answer Questions Focus Trait
Informational Text Phonogram –ake Challenge: waves, Produce: Plan a
14 Cause and Effect
Soft c, g, dge Speaking and Domain-Specific Vocabulary chases Presentation
Evidence
Decodable Reader Phonogram -ace Listening Skill legal, rule, duty How English Works: Write About Reading
Selections Speaking About a Topic Recognize and Use Performance Task
Tate’s Cakes Vocabulary Strategies Present Tense Verbs
Dave and the Whales Shades of Meaning
Vocabulary Network:
A Safe Lodge
The Race Words about
Citizenship
Animal Groups Compare and Contrast Middle Sound Intonation The Dancing Wolves amphibians, body, breathe, Words with Long i The Verb be Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Substitute Medial feathers, group, hair, • Using is, are, was and Collaborate: Ask and
Informational Text Target Strategy Phonemes High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: mammals, reptiles, Spelling Words were Answer Questions Writing Form
Monitor/Clarify bird, both, eyes, fly, long, Listening tadpoles, tails, wings Basic: time, like, kite, Report
Paired Selection Phonics or, those, walk bike, white, drive Interpret: Describe Text
Comprehension How English Works
Animal Picnic Long i (CVCe) Oral Vocabulary Challenge: stripe, mice Elements: Setting Focus Trait
Supporting Skills Prepositional Phrases
Genre: Play Text and Graphic Features Digraphs kn, wr, gn, mb alert, directions, scale, Produce: Write a Elaboration
15 Phonograms -ine, -ite sensitive, swivel, threatened Procedure
Decodable Reader How English Works: Write About Reading
Selections Domain-Specific Vocabulary Use Adjectives Performance Task
Mike’s Bike trait, adapt, survive
Vocabulary Network:
The Nest Research/Media Literacy
Words about
The Nice Vet Vocabulary Strategies Ask and Answer Questions:
Kite Time Comparing and
Suffixes -er, -est Using Information from
Contrasting Media

Performance Task
At Home in the Ocean Sentences, Subject-Verb Informative Writing

Genre: Informational Agreement
Text Writing Form
Report
Anchor Text
Animal Groups
Genre: Informational
Text
GRADE 1 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Let’s Go to the Moon! Main Idea and Details Substitute Phonemes: Stress One Giant Leap crater, footprints, gravity, lunar, Words with Long o Questions Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Medial rocket, rover • What Is a Question? Collaborate: Apologize
Informational Text Target Strategy Substitute Phonemes: High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Spelling Words • Writing Questions Writing Form
Interpret: Describe
Question Final around, because, before, Listening Oral Vocabulary Basic: so, go, home, Sentences About Yourself
Paired Selection Distinguish Vowel bring, carry, light, atmosphere, decision, hole, no, rope, joke, Language Used to
Comprehension How English Works (main idea)
Mae Jemison Sounds show, think landscape, miniature, bone, stove, poke Present an Idea
Supporting Skills Verb Tenses
Produce: Plan a
16 Genre: Biography Author’s Purpose
Phonics
surface, vast Challenge: chose, wrote
Presentation
Focus Trait
Purpose
Decodable Reader Long o (CV, CVCe) Domain-Specific Vocabulary How English Works:
Selections Long u (CVCe) star, orbit, planet Use Prepositional Write About Reading
Go, Jones! Phrases to Add Details Performance Task
So Much Fun Vocabulary Strategies
June’s Pictures Vocabulary Network:
Suffixes -y, -ful Research/Media Literacy
My Mule, Duke Words about Astronauts Using Text Features
The Big Trip Compare and Contrast Substitute Phonemes: Phrasing: Attention to The Rainy Trip desert, engine, exclaimed, Words with Long e Compound Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Fantasy Medial Punctuation (Question island, jumpy, parachute, • Produce and Expand Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Substitute Phonemes: Mark) Listening/Speaking: stubborn, travel, troubles, Spelling Words Compound Sentences Answer wh- Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Final Listening tunnel Basic: me, be, read, feet, and Listen Attentively Sentences About Yourself
Lewis and Clark’s Big Trip Blend Phonemes High-Frequency Words Comprehension tree, keep, eat, mean, How English Works (details)
Genre: Supporting Skills Identify Final Phonemes about, by, car, could, Oral Vocabulary sea, these Interpret: Distinguish the
Text Cohesion
Informational Text Dialogue don’t, maybe, sure, complain, delighted, horizon, Challenge: street, please Effects of Words Focus Trait
17 Phonics there
Speaking and
Listening Skill lonely, pleaded, shelter Produce: Write a Report Development
Decodable Reader Long e (CV, CVCe) Speaking to Persuade How English Works:
Selections Vowel Pairs ee, ea Domain-Specific Vocabulary Create Compound Write About Reading
At the Beach Final ng, nk railroad, pilot, motion Sentences Performance Task
Who Will Teach Us? Phonogram -ink
Vocabulary Network:
Plunk, Plunk Vocabulary Strategies
The King’s Song Words about Travel
Define Words
Where Does Food Come Author’s Purpose Substitute Phonemes: Expression The Three Wishes chocolate, favorite, paddies, Vowel Pairs ai, ay Names of Months, Days, Strategies Narrative Writing
From? Medial vegetables and Holidays Collaborate: Offer
Genre: Target Strategy Substitute Phonemes: High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Spelling Words • Commas in Dates Opinions Using Writing Form
Informational Text Summarize Final first, food, ground, right, Listening Oral Vocabulary Basic: play, grain, sail, Learned Phrases Friendly Letter
sometimes, these, Comprehension disappointed, eagerly, fancy, mail, may, rain, way, How English Works
Paired Selection Supporting Skills Phonics under, your scampered, slippery, spotted day, stay, pain Interpret: Distinguish Focus Trait
Verb Tenses
Jack and the Beanstalk Conclusions Vowel Pairs ai, ay Challenge: paint, spray Effects of Words Conventions
Speaking and
18 Genre: Fairy Tale Contractions ’ll, ’d Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary Produce: Plan a Speech
Phonograms -ay, -ain Using Visuals crop, livestock, orchard How English Works: Write About Reading
Decodable Reader Condense Ideas in Performance Task
Selections Vocabulary Strategies Simple Ways
Ray Trains Dex Multiple-Meaning Words
Vocabulary Network:
Sweet Treats
What Will We Do? Words about Travel
Let’s Eat
GRADE 1 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Tomás Rivera Sequence of Events Substitute Phonemes: Intonation Christina’s Work Tomás Rivera, Texas, born, Vowel Pairs oa, ow Future Tense Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Biography Medial library, people, stories, • Future Tense Using will Collaborate: Gain and/or
Target Strategy Distinguish Vowel High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: family, teacher Spelling Words: • Future Tense Using Hold the Floor Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Sounds done, great, laugh, Listening Basic: show, row, grow, going to Personal Narrative
Life Then and Now Combine, Segment paper, soon, talk, Oral Vocabulary low, blow, snow, boat, Interpret: Describe
Comprehension
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills Syllables were, work author, exactly, incomplete, coat, road, toad Characters Focus Trait
How English Works
Produce: Write a
19 Text Using Context
Phonics
permission, signature,
welcomed
Challenge: flown, toast Noun Phrases
Description
Organization
Decodable Reader Vowel Pairs oa, ow How English Works: Write About Reading
Selections Contractions ’ve, ’re Domain-Specific Vocabulary Understand Text Performance Task
It Was Snow Fun Phonograms -ow, -oat invention, artifact, country Organization
Boat Rides Research/Media Literacy
Vocabulary Network:
Fun with Gram Vocabulary Strategies Report About a Famous
Rex Knows Words about History
Synonyms American
Anchor Text Target Skill Phonemic Awareness Fluency Read Aloud Selection Vocabulary Spelling Principle: Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Little Rabbit’s Tale Cause and Effect Combine, Segment Rate Chicken Little apple, Beaver, Goose, happily Compound Words Prepositions and Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Folktale Syllables ever after, oh, says, sky, told Prepositional Phrases Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Recognize Syllables High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Spelling Words: • Prepositional Phrases for Opinions Using Open Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Identify Phonemes: door, more, mother, old, Listening Oral Vocabulary Basic: bedtime, sunset, where Responses; Elaborate Personal Narrative
Silly Poems Medial try, use, want, wash Comprehension calf, flooded, meadow, rippled, bathtub, sailboat, • Prepositional Phrases for
on an Idea and
Genre: Poetry Supporting Skills swarm, wade flagpole, backpack, when Focus Trait
Negotiate with Others
Story Lesson Phonics Speaking and playpen, raincoat, Development
Decodable Reader Compound Words Domain-Specific Vocabulary inside, himself How English Works Interpret: Ask and
Listening Skill
20 Selections Short Vowel /e/ea Use Sensory Words respect, opinion, kindness Challenge: rowboat, Text Structure Answer Questions Write About Reading
Bedtime for Ray and Words About homemade Produce: Plan a Performance Task
Pancake Ran Feelings Vocabulary Strategies Presentation
A Springtime Rain Compound Words How English Works:
Rosebud Understand Linking
Words
Vocabulary Network:
Words about Helping
a Friend

Performance Task
The Big Trip Sentences, Compound Opinion Writing

Genre: Fantasy Sentences, End Marks
Writing Form
Book Report
Extended Reading
Amazing Whales Visualize Expression, Accuracy Amazing Animals! blue whale, basketball court, Arts Review Arts Review Amazing Animals Class
Genre: Informational Monitor/Clarify softballs, mammal, Spelling Principles Review Compound Sentences, Chapter Book
Text Analyze/Evaluate sperm whale, mile, Prepositions, Verb
Collaborative Project
giant squid, baleen, Tenses, Subjects and Write About Media
Amazing Animals
humpback whale, right Verbs, Proper Nouns
Class Chapter Book:
whale, destroy, scientists Write About Reading
Discuss, Present,
Reflect
habitat, migration, trapped,
wildlife
GRADE 1 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
The Garden Story Structure Substitute Vowel Sounds Phrasing: Natural Pauses Grandpa’s Tree candles, frightened, poems, r-Controlled Vowel ar Subject Pronouns Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Fantasy Segment Syllables shouted, • Pronouns That Name Collaborate: Gain and/or
Target Strategy Blend Syllables High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: of course Spelling Words One Hold the Floor Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate Add Phonemes few, night, loudly, Listening Basic: far, arm, yard, art, • Pronouns That Name Story Sentences (dialogue)
Garden Good Guys window, noise, story, Oral Vocabulary jar, bar, barn, bark, More Than One Interpret: Describe Text
Comprehension
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills Phonics shall, world clever, clues, detectives, poked, card, yarn Elements: Problem/ Focus Trait
Solution
21 Text Repetition r-Controlled Vowel ar
r-Controlled Vowels or,
Speaking and sneaky, whispered Challenge: smart, chart How English Works
Prepositional Phrases Produce: Write a Story
Development
Listening Skill
Decodable Reader ore Giving Clear Domain-Specific Vocabulary How English Works: Write About Reading
Selections Phonograms -ar, -ore Explanations prune, flower, pollen Use Past Tense Verbs Performance Task
Mark Shark
Vocabulary Network:
Clark’s Part Vocabulary Strategies
Words about Gardens
At the Shore Prefix re-
More Fun for Jake
Amazing Animals Conclusions Substitute Vowel Sounds Accuracy: Connected Text How Bat Learned to Fly amazing, camel, color, r-Controlled Vowels er, The Pronouns I and me Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Segment Syllables dolphin, polar bear, ir, ur Collaborate: Greet
Text Target Strategy Blend Syllables High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: porcupine, toes How English Works Others; Provide Writing Form
Visualize baby, begins, eight, Listening Spelling Words Verb Tenses Counterarguments Story Sentences
Paired Selection Phonics follow, learning, until, Comprehension Oral Vocabulary Basic: her, fern, girl, sir,
The Ugly Duckling Supporting Skills r-Controlled Vowels er, years, young misty, promised, receive, stir, bird, fur, hurt, Interpret: Describe Focus Trait
Genre: Folktale Using Context ir, ur roamed, slender, sparkling turn, third Words Used to Development
Challenge: curl, first Present Ideas
22 Decodable Reader Domain-Specific Vocabulary Produce: Plan a Speech Write About Reading
Selections gills, skeleton, organ How English Works: Performance Task
See the Birds Expand Noun Phrases;
A Bath for Mert Vocabulary Strategies Use Irregular Plural Research/Media Literacy
Fox and Crow Using a Dictionary Entry Nouns Using Text Features
Meet Gert
Vocabulary Network:
Words about Animal
Characteristics
Whistle for Willie Cause and Effect Substitute Vowel Sounds Stress Around the World in carton, empty, errand, grocery, Vowel Digraph oo Possessive Pronouns Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Segment Syllables a Day happened, pocket, shadow, • Using my, your, his, and Collaborate: Ask
Target Strategy High-Frequency Words whirled Spelling Words her and Answer Yes-No Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Phonics again, along, began, Listening/Speaking: Basic: look, book, good, • Using mine, yours, his, Questions; Follow Rules Story Summary
Pet Poems Vowel Digraph /oo/ oo boy, father, house, Listening Oral Vocabulary hook, brook, took, and hers
for Taking Turns
Genre: Poetry Supporting Skills Syllable Pattern CVC nothing, together Comprehension accent, behave, gooey, siesta, foot, shook, wood, Focus Trait
Figurative Language sizzling, translated hood How English Works Interpret: Distinguish the Organization
23 Decodable Reader Speaking and Prepositional Phrases Effects of Words
Selections Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary Challenge: crook, hoof Produce: Write a Write About Reading
Look at This! Speaking to Express shelter, caregiver, exercise Response Performance Task
Two Good Cooks Opinions How English Works:
Good Homes Vocabulary Strategies Use Prepositional
Big Problems Define Words Phrases to Add Details
Vocabulary Network:
Words about Pets
GRADE 1 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
A Tree Is a Plant Sequence of Events Substitute Vowel Sounds Expression Visiting Butterflies adult, blossoms, center, Vowel Digraphs oo, ou, Indefinite Pronouns Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Segment Syllables hundreds ew Collaborate: Gain and/or
Text Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: How English Works Hold the Floor Writing Form
Question Phonics ready, country, soil, Listening Oral Vocabulary Spelling Words Text Structure Story
Paired Selection Vowel Digraphs/Spelling kinds, earth, almost, completely, gentle, lonely, Basic: soon, new, noon, Interpret: Distinguish
Comprehension
Grow, Apples, Grow! Supporting Skills Patterns: oo, ou, ew covers, warms recognize, reflection, settle zoo, boot, too, moon, Effects of Words Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Figurative Language More Spellings for /oo/: blew, soup, you Produce: Plan a Development
Text ue, u, u_e Domain-Specific Vocabulary Challenge: grew, scoop Presentation
24 oxygen, nutrients, reproduce How English Works: Write About Reading
Decodable Reader Create Compound Performance Task
Selections Vocabulary Strategies Sentences; Combine
Moose’s Tooth Multiple-Meaning Words Clauses to Show Cause Research/Media Literacy
Moon News and Effect Life Cycle Report
Boot’s Clues
Red Zed and Blue Stu Vocabulary Network:
Words about Trees
The New Friend Understanding Characters Substitute Vowel Sounds Phrasing: Attention to Señor Coyote, the brushes, crates, crew, pails, Vowel Combinations ou, Contractions Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Identify Syllables Punctuation Judge rejoined, repaid, seventh, ow • Contractions with not Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Segment Syllables soccer, unloaded, unpack • Contractions with Answer Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize Add Phonemes High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Spelling Words Pronouns Story
Symbols of Our Country buy, city, family, myself, Oral Vocabulary Basic: how, now, cow, Interpret: Describe Text
Listening
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills Phonics party, please, school, blossom, ledge, lugging, owl, ouch, house, How English Works Elements: Character Focus Trait
Comprehension
Text Narrator Vowel Combinations seven shady, shallow, cavern found, out, gown, Condensing Ideas Produce: Write a Conventions
25 ou, ow Speaking and town Retelling
Decodable Reader Vowel Combinations oi, Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary Challenge: shout, power How English Works: Write About Reading
Selections oy, au, aw Speaking About a Topic diversity, culture, society Condense Ideas in Performance Task
Down on the Farm Simple Ways and by
Scout and Count Vocabulary Strategies Embedding Clauses
Dawn’s Voice Synonyms with Introduction to
Shawn’s Toys Vocabulary Network:
Thesaurus
Words about Our
Country
Performance Task

Amazing Animals Sentences, Pronouns, Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Quotation Marks
Text Writing Form
Paired Selection Story
Garden Good Guys
Text
GRADE 1 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
The Dot Compare and Contrast Substitute Vowel Sounds Accuracy: Self-Correct The Art Contest blank, gazing, noticed, Base Words ending in -ed, Exclamations Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Identify Syllables squiggle, straight, swirly -ing • What Is an Exclamation? Collaborate: Respond
Target Strategy Segment Syllables High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: • Writing Exclamations Using Gestures, Words, Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify above, bear, even, Listening Oral Vocabulary Spelling Words • Using Determiners in and Phrases; Follow Opinion Sentences
Artists Create Art! Phonics pushed, studied, Comprehension field, magical, shrubbery, Basic: mix, mixed, Exclamations
Rules for Talking
Genre: Biography Supporting Skills Base Words (CVCe, surprised, teacher, softly, universe, wondrous hop, hopped, hope, Focus Trait
Figurative Language CVC) with Endings toward hoping, run, running, How English Works Interpret: Ask and Conventions
26 Decodable Reader -ed, -ing Domain-Specific Vocabulary use, used Connecting Ideas Answer Questions
Selections Long e Spelling Patterns canvas, pottery, watercolor Challenge: writing, Produce: Plan a Write About Reading
Bears y, ie grabbed Presentation Performance Task
Hiding and Seeking Vocabulary Strategies How English Works:
Henry and Dad Go Figurative Language (Idioms) Understand Text Research/Media Literacy
Camping Structure Ask and Answer Questions:
Speedy and Chase Using Information from
Vocabulary Network: Media
Words about Art
What Can You Do? Author’s Purpose Segment Syllables Intonation The Shoemaker and binoculars, captain, Base Words ending in Kinds of Sentences Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Informational Identify Syllables the Elves computers, float, something -er, -est • Statement, Question, Collaborate: Ask and
Text Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Exclamation, or Answer wh- Questions Writing Form
Analyze/Evaluate Phonics always, different, Listening/Speaking: Oral Vocabulary Spelling Words Command? and Listen Attentively Opinion Sentences
Paired Selection Base Words/Inflections enough, happy, high, Listening cobweb, demanded, dreadful, Basic: hard, harder, • Four Kinds of Sentences
The Wind and the Sun -er, -est (change y near, once, stories grumbled, panted, terrified hardest, fast, faster, • Produce and Expand Interpret: Describe Ideas Focus Trait
Produce: Write an
27 Genre: Fable Using Context to i)
Syllable -le Domain-Specific Vocabulary
fastest, slow, slower,
slowest, sooner
Sentences
Exposition
Conventions
Decodable Reader motivation, explore, leader Challenge: shorter, How English Works How English Works: Write About Reading
Selections shortest Condensing Ideas Use Connecting Words Performance Task
The Three Races Vocabulary Strategies
Vocabulary Network:
Seed Sisters Classify and Categorize: Emotion Research/Media Literacy
Words about Trying
The Fox and the Grapes Words How-To Report
Jingle, Jangle, and Jiggle Your Best
The Kite Story Structure Segment Syllables Phrasing: Natural Pauses A Hopeful Song junk, laughter, perhaps Spelling Patterns igh, y, ie Kinds of Adjectives Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Fantasy Delete Phonemes (long i) • Adjectives for Taste and Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Oral Vocabulary Smell Opinions Using Open Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Phonics across, ball, cried, head, Listening assures, audience, chorus, Spelling Words • Adjectives for Sound and Responses Opinion Sentences
Measuring Weather Long i Spelling Patterns heard, large, second, Comprehension determined, enthusiasm, Basic: my, try, sky, fly, by, Texture
Genre: Informational Supporting Skills igh, y, ie should stomped dry, pie, cried, night, Interpret: Describe Focus Trait
Text Genre: Fantasy Base Words/Inflections light How English Works Language Used to Elaboration
Speaking and
-ed, -ing, -er, -est, Domain-Specific Vocabulary Challenge: myself, Present an Idea
28 Decodable Reader -es
Listening Skill
Compare and Contrast degrees, temperature, climate brighter
Verb Tenses
Produce: Plan a Speech Write About Reading
Selections Phonograms -ight, -y Stories How English Works: Performance Task
Sally Jane and Beth Ann Vocabulary Strategies Use Verbs and Verb
Ty and Big Gilly Homographs Types; Recognize and
Bird Watching Use Future Tense Verbs
Benches
Vocabulary Network:
Words about Weather
Changes
GRADE 1 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Hi! Fly Guy Understanding Characters Segment Syllables Expression A Stone Goes to Court award, chapter, fancy, guy, Suffixes -ly, -y, -ful Adverbs Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Chapter Book Delete Phonemes rescue • Adverbs for How and Collaborate: Gain and/or
Target Strategy Distinguish Vowel High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Spelling Words Where Hold the Floor Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Sounds caught, took, listen, Listening Oral Vocabulary Basic: sad, sadly, slow, • Adverbs for When and Opinion Paragraph
Busy Bugs thought, minute, corner, disguised, mystery, slowly, dust, dusty, How Much Interpret: Distinguish the
Comprehension
Genre: Poetry Phonics beautiful, idea, seriously, signs, solve trick, tricky, help, Effects of Words Focus Trait
Supporting Skills
29 Author’s Word Choice Suffixes -ful, -ly, -y friendship Speaking and helpful How English Works Produce: Write a Drama Evidence
Decodable Reader Long Vowel Spelling Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary Challenge: quickly, Text Structure How English Works:
Selections Patterns: a, e, i, o, u Using Visuals larva, antennae, thorax hopeful Expand Noun Phrases; Write About Reading
Quiz Game Recognize and Use Performance Task
Jack and the Beans Vocabulary Strategies Possessive Nouns
Ruth’s Day Prefix un-
Vocabulary Network:
Stew for Peg
Words about Insects
Winners Never Quit! Main Idea and Details Segment Syllables Rate: Adjust Reading Rate The Parts of the House already, dribbled, goalie, Syllable Pattern CV Adjectives That Compare Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Narrative to Purpose Have a Fight rather • Adjectives with er and Collaborate: Offer
Nonfiction Target Strategy Phonics Spelling Words est Opinions Using Writing Form
Summarize Syllable Pattern CV High-Frequency Words Listening/Speaking: Oral Vocabulary Basic: even, open, • Using the Right Adjective Learned Phrases; Opinion Paragraph
Paired Selection Prefixes un-, re- brothers, everyone, field, Listening mightiest, show-off, waste, begin, baby, tiger,
Elaborate on an Idea
Be a Team Player Supporting Skills loved, most, only, Comprehension wild, wobble, careful music, paper, zero, How English Works Focus Trait
and Negotiate with
Genre: Informational Genre: Narrative Nonfiction people, sorry table, below Connecting Ideas Organization
Others
Text Domain-Specific Vocabulary Challenge: because,
30 Speaking and
Listening Skill cooperation, teamwork, silent Interpret: Distinguish the Write About Reading
Decodable Reader success Effects of Word Choice Performance Task
Ask and Answer
Selections Questions: Produce: Plan a Speech
Amy Ant Informational Texts Vocabulary Strategies How English Works:
Julie and Jason Suffix -ly Use Prepositional
Home at Last
Phrases to Add Detail
Soccer
Vocabulary Network:
Words about Teamwork
Performance Task

What Can You Do? Kinds of Sentences, Opinion Writing
Genre: Informational Exclamations, End Marks
Text Writing Form
Anchor Text Opinion Paragraph
Winners Never Quit!
Genre: Narrative
Nonfiction
Extended Reading
Owl at Home Infer/Predict Phrasing, Self-Correction The Strange Shape winter, whirled, whooshed, Arts Review Arts Review Studying Things in Nature
Genre: Fantasy Monitor/Clarify guest, pleasant, kettle, tear, Spelling Principles Review Adjectives, Adverbs, Kinds
Question Collaborative Project tea, sobbed, following, of Sentences, Adjectives Write About Media
Studying Things in sailed, shining That Compare
Nature: Discuss, Write About Reading
Present, Reflect Domain-Specific Vocabulary
nocturnal, prey, beak, claws,
swivel
GRADE 2 • Unit 1
READING LITERATURE & INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS SPEAKING

SPEAKING
& LISTENING
& LISTENING LANGUAGE WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Phonemic Awareness Fluency Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Henry and Mudge Sequence of Events Identify Phonemes Accuracy: Word The Perfect Pet curly, straight, floppy, drooled, Short Vowels a, i Subjects and Predicates Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Syllables in Spoken Recognition weighed, stood, collars, row Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Words Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Listening/Speaking:
Paired Selection Infer/Predict High-Frequency Words Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic: sad, dig, jam, glad, Text Structure Sentences That Tell a True
Recount Key Details Interpret: Text Elements:
All in the Family Phonics around, be, five, help, traits, offspring, inherit list, win, flat, if, fix, rip, Story
Character
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill Short Vowels a, i next, or, pull, take, until, kit, mask
1 Author’s Word Choice CVC Syllable Pattern walked Speaking and Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Review: as, his Produce: Recount
Experiences
Focus Trait
Decodable Readers Listening Skill Use a Dictionary Challenge: sandwich, Elaboration
We Camp Holding a Conversation picnic How English Works:
The Picnic Ants Vocabulary Strategies Identify and Use Write About Reading
Alphabetical Order Common Nouns Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Dogs
My Family Compare and Contrast Identify Phonemes Accuracy: Words in More Than a Best Friend remembered, porch, crown, Short Vowels o, u, e Simple Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Text Syllables in Spoken Connected Text spend, stuck, visit, cousin, Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Words Listening/Speaking: Ask piano Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection Question High-Frequency Words Questions to Clarify Basic: wet, job, hug, rest, Text Cohesion Friendly Letter
Interpret: Ask and
Family Poetry Phonics bring, children, comes, Comprehension Domain-Specific Vocabulary spot, mud, left, help,
Answer Questions
“Everybody Says” by Second Read Skill Short Vowels o, u, e do, family, like, make, conflict, related, siblings, unity, plum, nut, net, hot Focus Trait
Dorothy Aldis Informational Text CVC Syllable Pattern those, use, with Speaking and interact Review: get, not Produce: Write a Speech Development
2 “Abuelita’s Lap” by Pat
Mora
Listening Skill
Answering Questions Apply Vocabulary Knowledge
Challenge: lunch, spend How English Works:
Identify and Use Proper Write About Reading
“Grandpa’s Stories” by Guide Words Nouns Performance Task
Langston Hughes Vocabulary Network:
Genre: Poetry Vocabulary Strategies Words About Weather
Using a Glossary
Decodable Readers
Bud, Ben, and Roz
The Funny Hat Contest
Dogs Author’s Purpose Blend Phonemes Accuracy: Self-Correct Choosing a Pet hairy, litter, canned, clipped, Long Vowels a, i Kinds of Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Text Sort Phonemes stayed, coat, chews, Collaborate: Agree or
Target Strategy High-Frequency Words mammals Spelling Words How English Works Disagree; Affirm Others Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate Phonics city, full, no, think, other, Listening/Speaking: Basic: cake, mine, plate, Text Structure Sentences That Describe
Main Idea and Details, Interpret: Describe Ideas
Helping Paws Long Vowels a, i places, put, school, Domain-Specific Vocabulary size, ate, grape, prize,
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill Sounds for c sing, think, this Supporting Details reproduce, characteristic, canine, wipe, race, line, pile, Produce: Write a Story Focus Trait
3 Compare and Contrast adapt rake How English Works: Elaboration
Decodable Readers Speaking and Review: gave, bike Link Ideas
City Ride Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Challenge: mistake, while Vocabulary Network: Write About Reading
Mice Can Race Share an Experience Use a Glossary Words About Caring for Performance Task
Dogs
Vocabulary Strategies
56 GRADE 2
1 GRADE 2
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GRADE 2 • Unit 1
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Diary of a Spider Cause and Effect Segment, Substitute Intonation Bats: Beastly rotten, sticky, insects, scare, Long Vowels o, u What Is a Noun? Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Humorous Phonemes or Beautiful? judge, screaming, dangerous, Collaborate: Give
Fiction Target Strategy Sort Phonemes High-Frequency Words breeze Spelling Words How English Works Instructions; Add Writing Form
Summarize mind, could, today, play, Speaking/Listening: Basic: doze, nose, use, Text Structure Relevant Information True Story
Paired Selection Phonics cheer, hello, read, see, Recount Key Ideas Domain-Specific Vocabulary rose, pole, close, cute,
Interpret: Evaluate
A Swallow and a Spider Second Read Skill Long Vowels o, u, e by, hundred appreciate, compliment, woke, mule, rode, role, Focus Trait
4 Genre: Fable Figurative Language Sounds for g cooperate, peer tune
Language Choices
Produce: Prepare a
Development
Review: home, joke
Decodable Readers Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Challenge: wrote, ice Speech Write About Reading
A Bed of Roses Multiple Entries cube How English Works: Performance Task
Swim Like a Frog Connect Ideas
Vocabulary Strategies Vocabulary Network: Research/Media Literacy
Context Clues Words About Friends Brainstorming
Teacher’s Pets Story Structure Segment Phonemes Phrasing: Punctuation Lester share, noticed, suddenly, Consonant Blends with Singular and Plural Nouns Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction bursting, noises, wonderful, r, l, s Collaborate: Offering
Target Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: quiet, sprinkled How English Works Opinions Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Consonant Blends with table, says, little, find, Recount Beginning, Spelling Words Noun Phrases True Story
Interpret: Distinguish
See Westburg by Bus! r, l, s both, cold, long, green, Middle, Ending Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic: spin, clap, grade,
Effect of Word Choices
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill we, eat community, diagram, suburb swim, place, last, test, Focus Trait
Produce: Write a Short
5 Decodable Readers
Author’s Word Choice
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge
skin, drag, glide, just,
stage Play
Organization
Flint Cove Clambake Use A Digital Dictionary Review: slip, drive How English Works: Write About Reading
The Stop and Spend Challenge: climb, price Expand Sentences Performance Task
Sale Vocabulary Strategies Using Prepositions
Base Words and Endings -ed, Vocabulary Network: Research/Media Literacy
-ing Words About Making a Choice
Community

Performance Task
My Family What Is a Noun?, Types of Narrative Writing

Genre: Informational Sentences
Text Writing Form
Story
Anchor Text
Dogs
Text
GRADE 2 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Animals Building Homes Text and Graphic Features Identify Phonemes Expression City Life Is for the Birds beaks, break, deepest, hang, Common Final Blends nd, More Plural Nouns Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Text pond, shaped, winding, ng, nk, nt, ft, xt, mp Collaborate: Offering
Target Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: Ask branches How English Works Opinions Writing Form
Paired Selection Question Common Final Blends bear, work, animals, and Answer Questions Spelling Words Prepositional Phrases Informational Paragraph
Whose Home Is This? nd, ng, nk, nt, ft, xt, know, most, myself, Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic: next, end, camp,
Effects of Language
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill mp sleep, second, three, habitat, shelter, pasture sank, sing, drink, hunt, Focus Trait
Choices
6 Decodable Readers
Using Context she
stand, long, stamp,
pond, bring Produce: Plan a
Purpose
A Job for Bob Use a Dictionary Review: jump, left Presentation Write About Reading
Baby Animals Challenge: young, friend How English Works: Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies Connect Ideas
Base Words and Prefixes un-, re- Vocabulary Network: Research/Media Literacy
Words About Animal Research Starts with
Homes a Question
The Ugly Vegetables Conclusions Sort Phonemes Accuracy: Connected Text Trouble in the Lily blooming, muscles, nodded, Double Consonants and Proper Nouns Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Identify Medial Garden plain, scent, shovels, tough, ck Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Phonemes High-Frequency Words wrinkled How English Works Opinions Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate pictures, air, pretty, told, Speaking/Listening: Spelling Words Text Cohesion Informational Paragraph
Interpret: Analyze
They Really Are GIANT! Phonics window, funny, try, he, Answer Using Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic: dress, spell, class,
Descriptive Details
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill Double Consonants cried, car Complete Sentences nutrients, seedling, solar energy full, add, neck, stuck, Focus Trait
Produce: Write an
7 Decodable Readers
Story Structure and ck
Double Consonants Speaking and Apply Vocabulary Knowledge
kick, rock, black, trick,
doll Explanation
Organization
Jill and Mack (CVC) Listening Skill Dictionary Skills: Discuss Example Review: will, off How English Works: Write About Reading
Rabbit’s Muffins Communication Sentences (punctuation and Challenge: across, pocket Understand Personal Performance Task
Game style of sentences) Pronouns
Vocabulary Network:
Vocabulary Strategies Words About Gardening
Homophones
Super Storms Main Ideas and Details Substitute Phonemes Rate Floods: Dangerous flash, equal, damage, reach, Consonant Digraphs What Is a Verb? Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Text Syllables in Spoken Waters pounding, prevent, beware, th, sh, wh, ch, tch Collaborate:
Target Strategy Words High-Frequency Words bend How English Works Express Likes and Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize few, people, eye, high, Speaking/Listening: Spelling Words Text Structure Dislikes; Provide Informational Paragraph
Weather Poems Phonics my, open, yellow, Describe Key Details Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic: dish, than, chest, Counterarguments
“Night Drumming for Second Read Skill Consonant Digraphs th, happy, starts, before lightning, precipitation, water such, thin, push, shine, Focus Trait
Interpret: Listen Actively
Rain” Cause and Effect sh, wh, ch, tch, ph vapor chase, white, while, Evidence
8 “Who Has Seen the Base Words and Endings these, flash Produce: Plan a
Presentation
Wind” -s, -ed, -ing Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Review: which, then Write About Reading
“Weather” Use a Glossary Challenge: catch, thumb How English Works: Performance Task
Genre: Poetry Recognize and Use
Vocabulary Strategies Adjectives Research/Media Literacy
Decodable Readers Compound Words Vocabulary Network: Choosing a Research Topic
Splish! Splash! Whales Words About Storms
Drifting Up, Up, Up
GRADE 2 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
How Chipmunk Got His Understanding Characters Add Phonemes Phrasing: Punctuation On Thin Ice curled, direction, healed, height, Base Words with Endings Verbs in the Present Strategies Informative Writing
Stripes Syllables in Spoken toward, tunnel, tease, brag -ed and -ing Collaborate: Offer
Genre: Folktale Target Strategy Words High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: How English Works Opinions Writing Form
Summarize kept, would, afraid, own, Recount Key Details Domain-Specific Vocabulary Spelling Words Verb Types Instructions
Interpret: Describe Text
Paired Selection Phonics show, might, why, tradition, culture, literature Basic: liked, using, riding,
Elements
Why Rabbits Have Short Second Read Skill Base Words and Endings many, for, dark Speaking and chased, spilled, making, Focus Trait
9 Tails Author’s Word Choice -ed, -ing Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge closed, hoping, baked, Produce: Write a Purpose
Genre: Traditional Tale CV Syllable Pattern Use a Digital Dictionary hiding, standing, asked Retelling
Listen to Compare and
Review: mixed, sleeping How English Works: Write About Reading
Contrast
Decodable Readers Vocabulary Strategies Challenge: teasing, Use Verbs Was and Performance Task
Maybe So Synonyms knocking Were
Racing Away! Vocabulary Network:
Words About Stories
Jellies: The Life of Fact and Opinion Add and Delete Stress Sharks on the Run! decide, disgusting, drift, millions, Contractions Verbs in the Present, Past, Strategies Informative Writing
Jellyfish Phonemes simple, wrapped, choices, and Future Collaborate: Adapt
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: Ask weaker Spelling Words Language Choices Writing Form
Monitor/Clarify Phonics really, you, because, right, for Clarification; Ask Basic: I’m, don’t, isn’t, How English Works Instructions
Interpret: Analyze
Paired Selection Contractions go, they, was, me, old, and Answer Questions Domain-Specific Vocabulary can’t, we’ll, it’s, I’ve, Connecting Ideas
Descriptive Details
Splash Photography Second Read Skill better oceanography, gulf, current didn’t, you’re, that’s, Focus Trait
Produce: Write an
10 Genre: Informational Text Author’s Purpose Speaking and
Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge
wasn’t, you’ve
Review: us, them Explanation
Elaboration
Decodable Readers Have a Conversation Use a Thesaurus Challenge: they’re, How English Works: Write About Reading
Let’s Have Fun wouldn’t Expand Sentences with Performance Task
I’m Going to Win Vocabulary Strategies Prepositions
Base Words and Suffixes -er, -est Vocabulary Network:
Words About Ocean
Animals

Performance Task
Animals Building Homes More Plural Nouns, Types Informative Writing

Genre: Informational of Sentences
Text Writing Form
Informational Paragraph
Anchor Text
Jellies: The Life of
Jellyfish
Text
Trade Book Target Strategies Fluency Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Integrated Language Language Skills and Collaborative Project
Poppleton in Winter Infer/Predict Accuracy, Self-Correction Our Sleigh icicle, proud, picket, certainly, Arts Review Arts Review Strategies Winter Weather Museum
Genre: Fantasy Question melted, bust, clay, molding, Spelling Principles Review Simple Sentences, Nouns, Collaborate: Adapt Display
Collaborative Project sleigh, midnight Types of Sentences, Language Choices
Extended Reading
Winter Weather Museum Subjects and Predicates, Interpret: Analyze Text Write About Media
Display: Group Domain-Specific Vocabulary Verbs Elements; Evaluate
Discussion snowdrift, fleece, scarf, footprints Language Choices Write About Reading
Produce: Write a Story;
Plan a Readers’ Theater
How English Works:
Use Verb Phrases
with Helping Verbs;
Expand Noun Phrases
to Add Details
Vocabulary Network
GRADE 2 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows Conclusions Syllables in Spoken Expression Don’t Play Cards with problem, impossible, Base Words with Endings Compound Sentences Strategies Opinion Writing
That Type Words a Dog in the Room! understand, impatient, -s, -es Collaborate: Adapt
Genre: Humorous Target Strategy High-Frequency Words furious, demand, gathered, How English Works Language Choices Writing Form
Fiction Infer/Predict Phonics another, heard, some, Speaking/Listening: believe Spelling Words Condensing Ideas Persuasive Letter
Interpret: Analyze
Base Words and Endings kind, light, hard, more, Answer questions to Basic: hens, eggs, ducks,
Language Choices
Paired Selection Second Read Skill -s, -es grow, far, to deepen understanding Domain-Specific Vocabulary bikes, boxes, wishes, Focus Trait
11 Talk About Smart Author’s Word Choice notify, announce, companion dresses, names, bells, Produce: Write an
Exposition
Purpose
Animals! Speaking and stamps, dishes, grapes
Genre: Informational Text Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Review: jets, frogs How English Works: Write About Reading
A Class Discussion Guide Words Challenge: stitches, Connect Ideas Performance Task
Decodable Readers fences Vocabulary Network:
Jess Makes Gifts Vocabulary Strategies Words About People
Cooking with Mom Fox Prefixes pre- and mis- and Animals
Ah, Music! Text and Graphic Features Substitute Phonemes Rate: Adjust Rate to Music in the Snow vibration, concentrate, relieved, Words with ai, ay Expanding/Rearranging Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Informational Text Purpose creative, performance, tune, Compound Sentences Collaborate: Ask
Target Strategy Phonics Speaking and expression, volume Spelling Words for Assistance or Writing Form
Paired Selection Question Vowel Digraphs ai, ay High-Frequency Words Listening: Identify Basic: pay, wait, paint, How English Works Permission; Follow Opinion Paragraph
“There’s a Hole at the along, against, someone, Setting; Understand Domain-Specific Vocabulary train, pail, clay, tray, Text Cohesion Turn-Taking Rules
Bottom of the Sea” Second Read Skill night, part, morning, Characters pitch, percussion, creativity plain, stain, hay, gray, Focus Trait
Interpret: Analyze
12 Genre: Song Fact and Opinion hold, bird, different, girl
away
Review: stay, day
Language Choices
Organization
Decodable Readers Use a Digital Dictionary Challenge: raisin, Produce: Prepare a Write About Reading
Trains birthday Presentation Performance Task
The Waiting Game Vocabulary Strategies How English Works:
Idioms Condense Ideas Research/Media Literacy
Vocabulary Network: Choose Appropriate
Words About Music Sources
Schools Around the Main Idea and Details Match Phonemes Accuracy: Self-Correct One-Room Schoolhouse culture, community, languages, Words with ee, ea Quotation Marks Strategies Opinion Writing
World transportation, subjects, Collaborate: Respond
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: lessons, special, wear Spelling Words How English Works Using Gestures, Words, Writing Form
Analyze/Evaluate Vowel Digraphs ee, ea story, world, about, Answer in Complete Basic: free, teach, teeth, Prepositional Phrases Phrases; Ask Relevant Persuasive Paragraph
Paired Selection everything, first, store, Sentences Domain-Specific Vocabulary please, beach, wheel, Questions
An American School Second Read Skill her, two, slowly, of education, public, schedule, tutor team, speak, sneeze, Focus Trait
Interpret: Identify Text
Genre: Text and Graphic Features Speaking and sheep, meaning, weave Elaboration
13 Informational Text Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Review: eat, read
Elements: Main Ideas
and Details
Retelling Main Ideas Use a Glossary Challenge: between, Write About Reading
Decodable Readers reason Produce: Write a Performance Task
The Shell Sheep Vocabulary Strategies Retelling
Reef Sees the Wide Using a Dictionary How English Works:
World Use Personal Pronouns
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Schools
GRADE 2 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Helen Keller Author’s Purpose Segment Phonemes Natural Pauses Whale of a Lesson curious, imitated, knowledge, Long o (o, oa, ow) Using Proper Nouns Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Biography motion, silence, illness, Collaborate: Express
Target Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: darkness, behavior Spelling Words How English Works Feelings and Needs; Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize Long o (o, oa, ow) front, hair, warm, started, Describe Key Ideas Basic: own, most, soap, Noun Phrases Ask Relevant Questions Persuasive Essay
Talking Tools stories, never, all, food, Domain-Specific Vocabulary float, both, know, loan,
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill sky, party nonverbal, communicate, visual goat, flow, loaf, throw, Focus Trait
Produce: Plan a
14 Decodable Readers
Genre: Biography
coach
Review: so, grow Presentation
Purpose
Bill E. Goat and Wise Use a Dictionary Challenge: swallow, How English Works: Write About Reading
Crow ocean Use Verb Tenses to Performance Task
Mud Bugs Vocabulary Strategy Convey Time
Suffix -ly Vocabulary Network: Research/Media Literacy
Words About A Simple Science
Communication Experiment
Officer Buckle and Gloria Cause and Effect Syllables in Spoken Accuracy: Connected Text Adventures at Scout attention, buddy, obeys, speech, Compound Words Abbreviations Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Humorous Words Camp enormous, safety, shocked, Collaborate: Ask and
Fiction Target Strategy High-Frequency Words station Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions; Add Writing Form
Monitor/Clarify Phonics ever, care, thought, over, Speaking/Listening: Ask Basic: cannot, pancake, Text Structure Relevant Information Persuasive Essay
Paired Selection Compound Words off, small, new, book, Questions to Clarify Domain-Specific Vocabulary maybe, baseball,
Interpret: Describe Ideas,
Safety at Home Second Read Skill Schwa Vowel Sound live, after Comprehension risk, protection, hazard, inform playground, someone, Focus Trait
Phenomena, and Text
Genre: Readers’ Theater Humor myself, classroom, Organization
15 Speaking and Apply Vocabulary Knowledge sunshine, outside,
Elements
Decodable Readers Listening Skill Determine Pronunciation upon, nothing Produce: Write an Write About Reading
What Does It Say? Summarize Review: into, inside Explanation Performance Task
In the Grove Vocabulary Strategy Challenge: nobody, How English Works:
Root Words everywhere Expand Noun Phrases
with Adjectives
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Safety

Performance Task
Ah, Music! Compound Sentences, Opinion Writing

Genre: Informational Using Proper Nouns
Text Writing Form
Opinion Essay
Anchor Text
Schools Around the
World
Text
GRADE 2 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Mr. Tanen’s Tie Trouble Story Structure Syllables in Spoken Rate A Better Way to Save received, account, budget, Base Words with Endings Pronouns Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Words disappointed, chuckled, -ed, -ing Collaborate: Apologize;
Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: staring, repeated, fund How English Works Add Relevant Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Phonics gone, said, something, fly, Recount Characters Spelling Words Verb Tenses Information; Build on Story Paragraph
The Jefferson Daily News Base Words and Endings also, saw, look, horse, and Plot Details Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic: running, clapped, Responses
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill -ed, -ing river, have duties, citizen, responsibility stopped, hopping, Focus Trait
Interpret: Evaluate
Understanding Characters batted, selling, pinned, Elaboration
16 Decodable Readers Apply Vocabulary Knowledge cutting, sitting, rubbed,
Language Choices
Beep! Beep! Use a Digital Dictionary missed, grabbed Produce: Plan a Speech Write About Reading
We Helped Review: mixed, going How English Works: Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies Challenge: wrapped, Modify Sentences to
Homographs swelling Provide Detail Research/Media Literacy
Vocabulary Network: Create Audio Recordings
Words About Helping
Friends
Luke Goes to Bat Sequence of Events Segment Phonemes Stress The Crowd Roared! practice, hurried, position, Long i (i, igh, y) Subject-Verb Agreement Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction roared, extra, curb, cheered, Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: final Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions; Writing form
Paired Selection Visualize Long i (i, igh, y) doing, sure, else, turned, Answer Using Basic: night, kind, spy, Prepositional Phrases Listen Attentively Story Paragraph
Jackie Robinson blue, room, teacher, Complete Sentences Domain-Specific Vocabulary child, light, find, right,
Interpret: Analyze
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill any, studied, carry determined, morals, respect high, wild, July, fry, sigh Focus Trait
Language Choices
Formal and Informal Review: by, why Development
17 Decodable Readers Language Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Challenge: behind, Produce: Write an
Bright Lights Multiple Entries lightning Informational Report Write About Reading
Wild Cats How English Works: Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies Use Conjunctions to
Antonyms Connect Ideas Research/Media Literacy
Vocabulary Network: Compare and Contrast
Words About Media Messages
Overcoming Problems
My Name Is Gabriela Understanding Characters Blending Phonemes Expression Doctor Salk’s Treasure accepted, express, fluttering, Long e Spelled y The Verb Be Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Biography Identify Sound grand, pretend, prize, wonder, Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Placement High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: taught Spelling Words How English Works Opinions Writing form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate words, mother, friends, Describe Key Details Basic: happy, pretty, Verb Types Descriptive Paragraph
Poems About Reading Phonics under, draw, watch, Domain-Specific Vocabulary baby, very, puppy,
Effects of Language
and Writing Second Read Skill Long e Sound for y always, soon, anything, Speaking and print, journalist, exchange, funny, carry, lucky, only, Focus Trait
Choice
Genre: Poetry Author’s Word Choice Changing y to i been Listening Skill publish sunny, penny, city Elaboration
18 Recount an Experience Review: tiny, many Produce: Plan a
Decodable Readers Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Challenge: sorry, noisy Presentation Write About Reading
Bunny and the Penny Use a Dictionary How English Works: Performance Task
Puppies Use Conjunctions to
Vocabulary Strategies Condense Ideas
Suffixes -y and –ful Vocabulary Network:
Words About Reading
and Writing
GRADE 2 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
The Signmaker’s Assistant Text and Graphic Features Substitute Phonemes Phrasing: Punctuation Wild Friends, Wow! assistant, agreed, polite, failed, Words with ar Commas in Dates and Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Humorous tearing, wisdom, trouble, Places Collaborate: Offer
Fiction Target Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: Ask cleared Spelling Words Opinions Writing Form
Question Words with ar didn’t, I’ll, please, talk, Questions to Clarify Basic: car, dark, arm, star, How English Works Fictional Story
Interpret: Understand
Paired Selection good, is, are, baby, too, Comprehension Domain-Specific Vocabulary park, yard, party, hard, Condensing Ideas
Text Elements
The Trouble with Signs Second Read Skill sound advertise, announcement, post, farm, start, part, spark Focus Trait
19 Genre: Play Point of View Speaking and beacon Review: art, jar Produce: Write a Organization
Listening Skill Challenge: carpet, Description
Decodable Readers Matching Game: Apply Vocabulary Knowledge apartment How English Works: Write About Reading
Darling Starling Synonyms Use a Glossary Understand Text Performance Task
Going to the Farm Structure
Vocabulary Strategies Vocabulary Network:
Shades of Meaning Words About Signs
Dex: The Heart of a Hero Compare and Contrast Substitute Phonemes Intonation Ordinary Heroes depended, overlooked, sprang, Words with or, ore Commas in a Series Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Fantasy studied, gazing, hero, Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: exercise, sore Spelling Words How English Works Opinions Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Words with or, ore being, ready, I’ve, tall, Answer Questions Basic: horn, story, fork, Connecting Ideas Fictional Story
Interpret: Ask and
Heroes Then and Now stood, very, ground, to Clarify Domain-Specific Vocabulary score, store, corn,
Answer Questions
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill laugh, begins, flower Comprehension charity, grant, improve, figure morning, shore, short, Focus Trait
Produce: Plan a
Figurative Language
Speaking and Apply Vocabulary Knowledge
born, tore, forget
Review: for, more Presentation
Organization
A Sporty Game Listening Skill Dictionary Skills: Discuss Example Challenge: report, force How English Works: Write About Reading
My Story Compare and Contrast Sentences (punctuation and Use Possessive Performance Task
style of sentences) Pronouns
Vocabulary Network:
Vocabulary Strategies Words About Heroes
Prefix over-
Performance Task

My Name Is Gabriela Pronouns Narrative Writing
Genre: Biography
Writing Form
Paired Selection Story
Heroes Then and Now
Text
Where Do Polar Bears Monitor/Clarify Expression Dakota’s Polar Adventure den, cub, Arctic, survive, tundra, Arts Review Arts Review Strategies Polar Bear Photo Gallery
Live? Question lemming, seaweed, fierce, Spelling Principles Review Nouns, Subject-Verb Collaborate: Ask and
Genre: Informational Text Analyze/Evaluate Collaborative Project extinct Agreement, The Verb be Answer wh- Questions; Write About Media
Polar Bear Photo Gallery: Build on Responses;
Extended Reading
Present Domain-Specific Vocabulary Negotiate with Others Write About Reading

adapt, insulate, region in Conversations
Interpret: Analyze
Language Choices
Produce: Write an
Information Report;
Plan a Presentation
How English Works:
Expand Sentences
with Prepositions;
Expand Noun Phrases
with Adjectives
Vocabulary Network
GRADE 2 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Penguin Chick Main Idea and Details Substitute Phonemes Phrasing: Natural Pauses From Duckling to Duck finally, junior, otherwise, slippery, Words with er What Is an Adjective? Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Narrative steer, waterproof, webbed, Collaborate: Offer
Nonfiction Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: whistle Spelling Words How English Works Opinions Writing Form
Infer/Predict Words with er nothing, move, across, Describe Key Ideas Basic: father, over, under, Verb Tenses Problem-Solution Paragraph
Paired Selection Words with ir, ur took, house, voice, and Details Domain-Specific Vocabulary herd, water, verb,
Emperor Penguins Second Read Skill behind, one, how, out development, life cycle, climate paper, cracker, offer, Produce: Write a Story Focus Trait
21 Genre: Informational Text Cause and Effect
cover, germ, master
Review: fern, ever
How English Works:
Recognize Past Tense
Elaboration
Decodable Readers Use a Thesaurus Challenge: remember, Verbs with -ed Write About Reading
Mustangs feather Vocabulary Network: Performance Task
Time to Move Vocabulary Strategies Words About Animal
Dictionary Entry Families Research/Media Literacy
Research Another Arctic
Animal
Gloria Who Might Be My Understanding Characters Rhyme and Meaning Accuracy: Self-Correct The Middle Seat lonely, seriously, copy, heavily, Homophones Using Adjectives Strategies Informative Writing
Best Friend Syllables in Spoken planning, answered, guessed, Collaborate:
Genre: Realistic Fiction Strategy Words High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: Ask knot Spelling Words How English Works Greet; Provide Writing Form
Question floor, toward, what’s, Questions to Clarify Basic: meet, meat, week, Noun Phrases Counterarguments Compare and Contrast
Paired Selection Phonics found, boy, everyone, Comprehension Domain-Specific Vocabulary weak, mane, main, tail, Paragraph
Interpret: Evaluate
How to Make a Kite Second Read Skill Homophones field, does, their, into force, flight, pressure tale, be, bee, too, two
Language Choices
22 Genre: Informational Text Figurative Language Base Words and Endings
-er, -est
Speaking and
Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge
Review: sea, see
Challenge: threw, Produce: Plan a Speech
Focus Trait
Evidence
Decodable Readers Explain the Steps of Use a Print Dictionary through How English Works:
What’s That? a Procedure Recognize and Use Write About Reading
Get Smarter! Vocabulary Strategies Irregular Plural Nouns Performance Task
Idioms Vocabulary Network:
Words About Making
Friends
The Goat in the Rug Conclusions Syllables in Spoken Rate: Adjust Rate to Nothing But a Quilt sharpening, spinning, strands, Suffixes -ly, -ful Irregular Verbs Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Narrative Words Purpose weave, yarn, dye, duplicated, Collaborate: Adapt
Nonfiction Strategy Speaking/Listening: delicious Spelling Words How English Works Language Choices Writing Form
Summarize Phonics High-Frequency Words Recount Most Basic: helpful, sadly, Text Structure Informational Paragraph
Interpret: Analyze
Paired Selection Suffixes -y, -ly, -ful knew, idea, though, down, Important Details Domain-Specific Vocabulary hopeful, thankful,
Language Choices
Basket Weaving Second Read Skill Final Stable Syllables four, give, great, large, craft, fiber, loom, textile slowly, wishful, kindly, Focus Trait
23 Genre: Informational Text Sequence of Events -tion, -ture write, coming useful, safely, painful, Produce: Write a Elaboration
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge mouthful, weakly Response
Decodable Readers Use a Glossary Review: jumped, saying How English Works: Write About Reading
Fraidy Cat Challenge: quickly, Expand Sentences to Performance Task
Bugs in Action Vocabulary Strategies wonderful Provide Detail
Compound Words Vocabulary Network: Research/Media Literacy
Words About Art Using Digital Visual Aids
GRADE 2 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Half-Chicken Cause and Effect Syllables in Spoken Expression Tiger in the Water: A tumbling, flung, tangled, empty, Prefixes re-, un- Irregular Action Verbs Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Folktale Words Folktale from Malaysia peacefully, stream, blazed, Collaborate: Adapt
Target Strategy Segment Phonemes High-Frequency Words swift Spelling Words How English Works Language Choices Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize earth, away, brothers, Speaking/Listening: Basic: unhappy, retell, Condensing Ideas Research Report
The Lion and the Mouse Phonics brown, without, here, Answer Questions Domain-Specific Vocabulary untangle, unkind,
Effects of Language
Genre: Traditional Tale Second Read Skill Prefixes re-, un-, over-, learning, began, to Clarify customs, classic, honor repaint, refill, unlike, Focus Trait
Choices
Point of View pre-, mis- surprised, there Comprehension remake, unpack, Evidence
24 Decodable Readers Silent Consonants Apply Vocabulary Knowledge reread, unlock, replay Produce: Plan a
The Unreal Party Speaking and Determine Part of Speech Review: read, happy Presentation Write About Reading
Knick and Knack Listening Skill Challenge: rewrite, How English Works: Performance Task
Compare Two Stories Vocabulary Strategies overheard Create Compound
Antonyms Sentences
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Fire and
Wind
From Seed to Plant Text and Graphic Features Substitute Phonemes Phrasing: Punctuation Johnny Appleseed and pod, soak, shoot, root, nutrition, Words with aw, al, o More Irregular Action Verbs Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Text His Apples tasty, soften, grain Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Words with au, aw, al, through, young, leaves, Speaking/Listening: Ask Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic: tall, saw, dog, Verb Types Research Report
Interpret: Analyze
Super Soil o, a ball, our, done, hear, and Answer Questions process, bud, sprout draw, call, fall, soft,
Sequence Cues
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill learn, were, only About What a Speaker paw, ball, yawn, log, Focus Trait
25 Cause and Effect Says Apply Vocabulary Knowledge small Produce: Write a Elaboration
Decodable Readers Use a Digital Dictionary Review: all, walk Summary
A Spring Walk Speaking and Challenge: awful, How English Works: Write About Reading
The Softball Game Listening Skill Vocabulary Strategies wallpaper Condense Clauses Performance Task
Steps in a Process Using Context Vocabulary Network:
Words About Plant Life
Cycles
Performance Task

Gloria Who Might Be My Using Adjectives Informative Writing
Best Friend
Genre: Realistic Fiction Writing Form
Response to Literature
Anchor Text
Half-Chicken
Genre: Folktale
GRADE 2 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
The Mysterious Tadpole Story Structure Segment Phonemes Accuracy: Connected Text Diego’s Double Surprise confused, ordinary, control, Words with ew, oo, ou Contractions Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Fantasy sensible, suspiciously, training, Collaborate: Respond
Target Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: cage, upset Spelling Words How English Works with Gestures, Words, Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Words with oo, ew, ue, every, ago, won’t, now, Recount Key Details Basic: root, crew, spoon, Prepositional Phrases and Phrases; Follow Response Poem
From Eggs to Frogs ou follow, head, don’t, Domain-Specific Vocabulary few, bloom, grew, Turn-Taking Rules
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill goes, again, alone Speaking and larva, biology, organism room, you, stew, boost, Focus Trait
Conclusions Listening Skill scoop, flew Elaboration
Produce: Plan a
The New Moose
Cooperative Storytelling Apply Vocabulary Knowledge
Pronunciation
Review: zoo, noon
Challenge: shampoo, Presentation Write About Reading
Follow the Clues balloon How English Works: Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies Understand Problem
Multiple-Meaning Words and Solution: Text
Structure
Vocabulary Network:
Words About How
Animals Change
The Dog That Dug for Fact and Opinion Match Phonemes Intonation Epperson’s Icicle discovered, guard, remove, Words with oo (book) What Is an Adverb? Strategies Opinion Writing
Dinosaurs Add a Phoneme souvenirs, amazed, explained, Collaborate: Ask and
Genre: Biography Target Strategy High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: exact, growled Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions; Writing Form
Question Phonics buy, father, called, Ask and Answer Basic: took, books, foot, Text Cohesion Listen Attentively Shared Book Report
Paired Selection Words with oo (book) town, even, maybe, Questions to Clarify Domain-Specific Vocabulary hoof, cook, nook, hood,
La Brea Tar Pits Second Read Skill where, water, outside, Comprehension impression, remains, organic, wood, stood, shook, Focus Trait
and Text Elements
Genre: Informational Text Author’s Purpose tomorrow material crook, cookbook Organization
27 Review: look, good Produce: Write an
Decodable Readers Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Challenge: crooked, Exposition Write About Reading
Woody Woodchuck and Use a Dictionary bookcase How English Works: Performance Task
the Mysterious Ball Understand Indefinite
One or More Vocabulary Strategies Pronouns Research/Media Literacy
Shades of Meaning Vocabulary Network: Writing a Research Report
Words About Animals
from Long Ago
Yeh-Shen Sequence of Events Blend Phonemes Phrasing: Natural Pauses Cinderella Stories served, overjoyed, valuable, Words with ow, ou Possessive Nouns Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Fairytale worn, concealed, glimmering, Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Phonics High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: Ask content, task Spelling Words How English Works Opinions and Ideas Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate Vowel Diphthongs ow, want, while, falling, and Answer Questions Basic: cow, house, town, Verb Tenses Response Paragraph
Interpret: Evaluate
Cinderella ou enough, lived, loved, About What a Speaker Domain-Specific Vocabulary shout, down, mouse,
Language Choices
Genre: Fairytale Second Read Skill should, happened, Says oral tradition, multicultural, found, loud, brown, Focus Trait
28 Compare and Contrast sorry, above generation ground, pound, flower Produce: Plan a Speech Evidence
Decodable Readers Speaking and Review: out, now How English Works:
Howie’s Big Brown Box Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Challenge: towel, pounce Recognize and Use Write About Reading
What a Surprise! Comparing Versions Part of Speech Future Tense Verbs Performance Task
of a Story Vocabulary Network:
Vocabulary Strategies Words About Fairy Tales
Classify/Categorize
GRADE 2 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Two of Everything Understanding Characters Syllables in Spoken Expression A Lesson in Happiness contained, grateful, startled, odd, Words with ai, ay, igh, -y Possessive Pronouns Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Folktale Words search, leaned, tossed, village Collaborate: Gain and/or
Target Strategy Substitute Phonemes High-Frequency Words Speaking/Listening: Spelling Words How English Works Hold the Floor Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize once, woman, upon, Recount Key Details Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic: aim, snail, bay, Connecting Ideas Response Essay
Stone Soup Phonics eight, seven, near, tale, values, beliefs braid, ray, always, gain,
Effects of Word Choice
Genre: Traditional Tale Second Read Skill Reading Longer Words wash, paper, who, your sly, chain, shy, bright, Focus Trait
29 Point of View with Long Vowels a Apply Vocabulary Knowledge fright Produce: Write a Drama Evidence
Decodable Readers and i Use a Glossary Review: tray, try How English Works:
Not So Alike Vowel Diphthongs oi, oy Challenge: contain, thigh Use Possessive Nouns Write About Reading
Corduroy and Will Vocabulary Strategies Vocabulary Network: Performance Task
Antonyms Words About Working
Together Research/Media Literacy
Write About an Experience
Now & Ben Compare and Contrast Syllables in Spoken Rate: Adjust Rate to Steve Jobs: Inventor accomplishments, inventions, Words with oa, ow, ee, ea Choose Between Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Informational Text Words Purpose result, designed, achieve, Adjectives and Adverbs Collaborate: Offer and
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: composed, remarkable, Spelling Words Elaborate on Opinions Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Phonics High-Frequency Words Retell Key Ideas and amounts Basic: seated, keeps, How English Works Response Essay
A Model Citizen Reading Longer Words almost, from, money, Details; Ask and speed, seen, means, Noun Phrases
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skill with Long Vowels o door, years, together, Answer Questions Domain-Specific Vocabulary clean, groan, roast, Focus Trait
30 Using Context and e sometimes, pushed, About What a Speaker patriot, pioneer, symbol, historical bowls, crow, owe, Produce: Plan a Speech Elaboration
Decodable Readers Final Stable Syllable -le remember, dear Says grown How English Works:
A Picnic Problem Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Review: green, snow Use Prepositions to Write About Reading
Polly Poodle Speaking and Use a Digital Dictionary Challenge: peace, below Add Detail Performance Task
Listening Skill Vocabulary Network:
Reviewing Stories Vocabulary Strategies Words About Science
Root Words
Performance

Mysterious Tadpole Possessive Nouns Opinion Writing
Task
Genre: Fantasy
Writing Form
Opinion Essay
Exploring Space Travel Question Phrasing, Accuracy A Champion Named control panel, rockets, launch, Arts Review Arts Review Strategies Space Mission Log
Genre: Informational Collaborate: Negotiate
Extended Reading
Monitor/Clarify Sally takeoff, landing, speed, Spelling Principles Review Adjectives, Subject-Verb
Text Analyze/Evaluate friction, gear, inner, layer, Agreement, Adverbs indent uniformly Write About Media
Collaborative Project outer, Interpret: Read/View
Space Mission Log: Closely; Listen Actively Write About Reading
Group Discussion Domain-Specific Vocabulary Produce: Write an
data, engineer, satellite, solar, Information Report;
transmissions Plan a Presentation
How English Works:
Connect Ideas; Use
Reflexive Pronouns
Vocabulary Network
GRADE 3 • Unit 1
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Text-Based Speaking and Target/Academic
Lesson Selections Decoding Fluency Spelling Language Language Workshop Writing
Comprehension Listening Vocabulary
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Short vowels a, e, i, o, u Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
A Fine, Fine School Story Structure Such a Deal! principal, strolled, proud, Short Vowels Simple Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Humorous Words with the worried, soared, announced, Collaborate: Ask and
Fiction Target Strategy VCCV Pattern Speaking/Listening: fine, certainly Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Summarize Use Adverbs to Add Basic: crop, plan, thing, Modifying to Add Details Descriptive Paragraph
Paired Selection Details Domain-Specific Vocabulary smell, shut, sticky, Interpret: Text Elements:
One-Room Schoolhouses Supporting Skill educator, administrator, spent, lunch, pumpkin, Character Focus Trait
1 Genre: Informational Text Analyze Illustrations Speaking and
Listening Skill
classroom, schoolhouse,
subject, curriculum
clock, gift, class, skip,
swing
Produce: Recount
Experiences
Elaboration
Hold a Discussion or Review: next, hug How English Works: Write About Reading
Conversation Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Challenge: hospital, Use Common Nouns Performance Task
Shades of Meaning fantastic
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Learning
Context Clues
Anchor Text Target Skill Long Vowels a, e, Phrasing Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Trial of Cardigan Conclusions i, o, u Sequoyah convinced, trial, jury, guilty, VCe Spellings Kinds of Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Jones pointed, honest, murmur, Collaborate: Exchange
Genre: Fantasy Target Strategy Words with the VCe Speaking/Listening: stand Spelling Words How English Works Information and Ideas Writing Form
Infer/Predict Pattern Determine Main Basic: spoke, mile, save, Connecting Ideas Dialogue
Paired Selection Ideas and Supporting Domain-Specific Vocabulary excuse, cone, invite, Interpret: Listen Actively
You Be the Jury Supporting Skill Details prosecution, verdict, judge, cube, price, erase, ripe, to Ask and Answer Focus Trait
2 Genre: Informational Text Author’s Word Choice
Speaking and
courtroom, lawyer broke, flame, life, rule
Review: these, those
Questions
Produce: Prepare a
Conventions
Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Challenge: surprise, Presentation Write About Reading
Ask and Answer Use a Dictionary decide How English Works: Performance Task
Questions Use Proper Nouns
Vocabulary Network:
Dictionary/Glossary
Words About Courts
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Vowel Pairs ai, Reading Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Destiny’s Gift Understanding Characters ay, ee, ea Open Your Eyes! raise, spreading, earn, figure, Long a and Long e Compound Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction contacted, block, afford, Spellings Collaborate: Affirm
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Ask customers How English Works Others Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate and Answer Questions Spelling Words Condensing Ideas Personal Narrative
Domain-Specific Vocabulary Interpret: Describe Text
Kids Making a Difference volunteer, business, charity, Basic: lay, real, trail,
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skill sweet, today, dream, Elements Focus Trait
community service
3 Story Message seem, tea, treat, afraid,
leave, bait, screen,
Produce: Write a Realistic
Fiction Story
Development
Use a Glossary speed How English Works: Write About Reading
Review: paint, please Use Connecting Words Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies Challenge: yesterday,
Vocabulary Network:
Antonyms explain Research/Media Literacy
Words About Interpret Information
Volunteering Presented Visually
GRADE 3 • Unit 1
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Long o Spelled oa, ow Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Pop’s Bridge Compare and Contrast The Bixby Bridge balancing, tide, crew disappears, Long o Spellings Common and Proper Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction foggy, stretch, excitement, Nouns Collaborate: Exchange
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: cling Spelling Words Information and Ideas Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Answer Questions Basic: load, open, told, How English Works Prewrite a Personal
Bridges with Appropriate Domain-Specific Vocabulary yellow, soak, shadow, Using Noun Phrases Interpret: Evaluate Narrative
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skill Elaboration and Detail foreman, construction, foam, follow, glow, Language Choices
4 Story Structure suspension, arches, harness sold, window, coach,

almost, throat
Produce: Plan a
Presentation
Focus Trait
Development
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Review: cold, most How English Works:
Use Guidewords Challenge: tomorrow, Write About Reading
Use Connecting Words
sailboats Performance Task
Word Families Words About Teamwork
Brainstorm Topics
Anchor Text Target Skill Long i spelled i, ie, igh Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Roberto Clemente: Pride Cause and Effect The Tennessee Tornado stands, score, fans, league, Long i Spellings Plural Nouns with -s and Strategies Narrative Writing
of the Pittsburgh slammed, pronounced, style, -es Collaborate: Offer
Pirates Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: polish, Spelling Words Opinions and Ideas Writing Form
Genre: Biography Visualize Speak in Complete Basic: slight, mild, sight, How English Works Draft a Personal Narrative
Sentences Domain-Specific Vocabulary pie, mind, tie, pilot, Text Structure Interpret: Distinguish
Paired Selection Supporting Skill amateur, professional, outfield, might, lie, tight, blind, Effects of Word Choice Focus Trait
5 Baseball Poems
Genre: Poetry
Literal and Nonliteral
Meanings
spectators, sportsmanship fight, die, midnight
Review: find, night
Produce: Write a Play Organization
How English Works:
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Challenge: silent, Use Prepositions Write About Reading
Use a Digital Dictionary frightening Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Heroes
Vocabulary Strategies Research/Media Literacy
Prefix mis- Narrow a Topic

Performance Task
Roberto Clemente: Pride Simple Sentences, Kinds of Narrative Writing

of the Pittsburgh Sentences
Pirates Writing Form
Genre: Biography Story
Supporting Text
Kids Making a Difference
Text
GRADE 3 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Words with the VCV Reading Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Bat Loves the Night Sequence of Events Pattern Bats Are the Best Beasts twitch, detail, swoops, slithers, More Short and Long What Is a Verb? Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Narrative squeak, dozes, echoes, Vowels Collaborate: Offer
Nonfiction Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Ask snuggles How English Works Opinions to Gain and Writing Form
Question and Answer Questions Spelling Words Modifying to Add Details Hold the Floor Response Paragraph
Paired Selection Domain Specific Vocabulary Basic Words: math,
A Bat Is Born Supporting Skill Speaking and mammal, echolocation, toast, easy, socks, Interpret: Distinguish Focus Trait
6 Genre: Poetry Domain-Specific Vocabulary Listening Skill
Recount an Experience
nocturnal, environment Friday, stuff, paid,
cheese, June, elbow, Produce: Plan a
Evidence
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge program, shiny, piles, Presentation Write About Reading
Use a Digital Glossary sticky How English Works: Performance Task
Review Words: each, Connect Ideas
Vocabulary Strategies both
Suffixes -able, -ible Vocabulary Network:
Challenge Words: comb,
holiday Words About Bats
Anchor Text Target Skill Three-Letter Clusters Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
What Do Illustrators Do? Text and Graphic Features (scr, spr, str, thr) Louis Braille: Boy tracing, imagine, illustrate, Three-Letter Clusters Verb Tenses Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Informational Text Inventor scribbles, sketches, research, Collaborate: Negotiate
Target Strategy textures, tools Spelling Words How English Works with Others in Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate Speaking/Listening: Basic Words: three, Text Structure Conversation Opinion Piece
Jack Draws a Beanstalk Determine Main Domain-Specific Vocabulary scrap, street, spring,
Genre: Traditional Tale Supporting Skill Idea and Supporting foreground, typeface, thrill, scream, strange, Interpret: Describe Ideas Focus Trait
Sequence of Events Details watercolors, composition, throw, string, scrape, and Text Elements Organization
7 publisher spray, threw, strong, Produce: Write an
Speaking and scratch Explanation Write About Reading
Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Review Words: think, Performance Task
How English Works:
Create an Audio Context Sentences they Understand Cohesion
Recording Challenge Words:
straight, scramble
Synonyms Words About the Visual
Arts
Anchor Text Target Skill Silent Letters kn, wr Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Harvest Birds Conclusions Sweet Berries harvest, separate, ashamed, Unexpected Consonant Using Commas Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Folktale borders, advice, borrow, Spellings Collaborate: Provide
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: patch, serious How English Works Counterarguments Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Retell Steps Spelling Words Text Cohesion Response Paragraphs
The Treasure Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic Words: itch, wreck, Interpret: Ask and
Genre: Folktale Supporting Skill Speaking and pilgrimage, perceptions, knee, patch, wrap, knot, Answer Questions to Focus Trait
Literal and Nonliteral Listening Skill Tell a perspective watch, knife, stretch, Demonstrate Active Elaboration
8 Meanings Story write, knew, knock, Listening
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge match, wrong Produce: Plan a Write About Reading
Parts of a Dictionary Entry Review Words: know, Presentation Performance Task
catch How English Works:
Vocabulary Strategies Challenge Words: Expand Noun Phrases
Context Clues wrinkle, knuckle
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Traditions
GRADE 3 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Vowel Diphthongs ow Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Kamishibai Man Cause and Effect and ou The Magical Art of Mime familiar, jerky, vacant, rickety, Vowel Sound in town Abstract Nouns Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction blurry, rude, blasted, applause Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Use Spelling Words How English Works Opinions Using Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Complete Sentences Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic Words: clown, Text Structure Learned Phrases Prewrite a Response to
The True Story of mime, atmosphere, storyteller, round, bow, cloud, Literature
Kamishibai Supporting Skill improvisation power, crown, Interpret: Describe Text
Genre: Informational Text Analyze Illustrations thousand, crowd, Elements: Setting Focus Trait
9 Apply Vocabulary Knowledge sound, count, powder, Produce: Write a Story Organization
Multiple-Meaning Words blouse, frown, pound How English Works:
Review Words: house, Use Verbs and Verb Write About Reading
Vocabulary Strategies found Performance Task
Phrases
Dictionary/Glossary Challenge Words:
Vocabulary Network:
mountain, coward Research/Media Literacy
Words About Refine a Research Question
Performing
Anchor Text Target Skill Words with au, aw, al, Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Young Thomas Edison Main Ideas and Details and o Ryan Hreljac,* Saving signal, genius, gadget, invention, Vowel Sound in talk Pronouns and Antecedents Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Biography Lives at Six laboratory, experiment, Collaborate: Adapt
Target Strategy occasional, electric Spelling Words How English Works Language Choices Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize Speaking/Listening: Basic Words: talk, cross, Text Cohesion Draft a Response to
Moving Pictures Recount Details Domain-Specific Vocabulary awful, law, cloth, cost, Interpret: Evaluate Literature
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skill patent, phonograph, sound crawl, chalk, also, raw, Language Choices
10 Sequence of Events waves, kinetoscope salt, wall, lawn, always
Review Words: soft,
Produce: Plan a
Presentation
Focus Trait
Conventions
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge small How English Works:
Use a Dictionary Challenge Words: often, Use Prepositions to Write About Reading
strawberry Add Detail Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
Shades of Meaning Research/Media Literacy
Words About Inventors Generate a Research Plan

The Harvest Birds What Is a Verb?, Verb Opinion Writing
Performance Task
Genre: Folktale Tenses

Writing Form
Anchor Text Opinion Essay
Kamishibai Man
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Anchor Text
Young Thomas Edison
Genre: Biography
GRADE 3 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Trade Book Target Strategies Accuracy and Self- Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Integrated Language Language Skills and Collaborative Project
Amos & Boris Visualize Correction A Glow of Hope backwashes, navigation, Arts Review Arts Review Strategies Helping Hands Service
Genre: Fantasy Monitor/Clarify enterprise, phosphorescent, Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review Collaborate: Adapt Project
Speaking/Listening: luminous, vast, mammal,
Extended Reading
Language Choices
Describe Characters sounded, ambitions, spout, Write About Media
tidal wave, desperately, mote, Interpret: Describe Text
rumbled Elements; Evaluate Write About Reading
Language Choices
Domain-Specific Vocabulary Produce: Write a Story;
volunteer, donate, charity, Prepare a Readers’
altruistic Theater Presentation
How English Works:
Use Past Tense Verbs;
Use Collective Nouns
Vocabulary Network
GRADE 3 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Vowel Diphthongs oi, oy Phrasing Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Technology Wins the Sequence of Events J-Block contribute, athletes, improve, Vowel Sound in joy Plural Nouns Strategies Informative Writing
Game power, flexible, process, Collaborate: Adapt
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: compete, fraction Spelling Words How English Works Language Choices Writing Form
Question Answer Questions Basic Words: joy, point, Text Structure Cause-and-Effect Paragraph
Paired Selection with Appropriate Domain-Specific Vocabulary voice, join, oil, coin, Interpret: Distinguish
Science for Sports Fans Supporting Skill Elaboration and Detail force, energy, sensor, sports noise, spoil, toy, joint, Effects of Word Choice Focus Trait
11 Genre: Informational Text Text and Graphic Features engineer boy, soil, choice, boil
Review Words: come,
Produce: Write an
Exposition
Elaboration
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge are Write About Reading

How English Works:
Use a Digital Dictionary Challenge Words: Performance Task
Connect Ideas
poison, destroy
Suffixes -less, -ful, -ous Words About Inventions Interpret Information
Presented Quantitatively
Anchor Text Target Skill Homophones Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Tops and Bottoms Theme Growing Up risky, grunted, crops, profit, Homophones Writing Quotations Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Trickster Tale Words Ending in -er scowled, plucked, tugged, Collaborate: Follow Turn-
Target Strategy and -le Speaking/Listening: hollered Spelling Words How English Works Taking Rules Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Retell Story Events Basic Words: hole, Modifying to Add Details Compare-and-Contrast
Goodness Grows in Domain-Specific Vocabulary whole, its, it’s, hear, Interpret: Distinguish Paragraph
Gardens Supporting Skill Speaking and cultivate, depletion, rotation, here, won, one, our, Effects of Language
12 Genre: Informational Text Point of View Listening Skill sustainable hour, their, there, fur, fir Choice Focus Trait
Interpret Information Review Words: road, Produce: Give a Evidence
Presented Orally Apply Vocabulary Knowledge rode Presentation
Use a Glossary Challenge Words: How English Works: Write About Reading
peace, piece Condense Ideas Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
Idioms
Words About Farming
Anchor Text Target Skill Contractions with n’t, Reading Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Yonder Mountain: A Compare and Contrast ‘d, ‘ve The Best Worst Day peak, examined, fondly, steep, Contractions Subject-Verb Agreement Strategies Informative Writing
Cherokee Legend rugged, pausing, mist, Collaborate: Exchange
Genre: Legend Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Ask pleaded Spelling Words How English Works Information and Ideas Writing Form
Analyze/Evaluate Questions Basic: I’d, he’s, haven’t, Text Structure Informative Paragraph
Paired Selection Domain-Specific Vocabulary doesn’t, let’s, there’s Interpret: Analyze Text
The Trail of Tears Supporting Skill tribe, chief, treaty, territory, oral wouldn’t, what’s, she’s, Elements: Events Focus Trait
13 Genre: Informational Text Story Message tradition aren’t, hasn’t, couldn’t, Produce: Retell a Story Organization
he’d, they’re How English Works:
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Review: can’t, isn’t Personal Pronouns Write About Reading
Use a Digital Glossary Challenge: we’re, weren’t Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Native
Vocabulary Strategies Research/Media Literacy
Americans
Homophones and Homographs Gather Information
GRADE 3 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Words with ar, or, ore Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Aero and Officer Mike Author’s Purpose More Than a Pet lying, loyal, partners, shift, quiver, Vowel + /r/ Sounds Pronoun-Verb Agreement Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Text patrol, ability, snap Collaborate: Ask
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Spelling Words How English Works Relevant Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize Determine Main Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic Words: horse, Using Verb Teases Prewrite an Explanatory
Kids and Critters Ideas and Supporting guide dog, husbandry, mark, storm, market, Interpret: Demonstrate Essay
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skill Details colleague, companion, acorn, artist, March, Active Listening
Point of View veterinarian north, barking, stork, Produce: Plan a Focus Trait
14 thorn, forest, chore, Presentation Purpose
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge restore How English Works:
Multiple-Meaning Words Review Words: dark, Write About Reading
Use Present Tense
story Verbs Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies Challenge Words:
Prefixes in-, im- Vocabulary Network:
partner, fortune Research/Media Literacy
Words About How Take Notes
Dogs Help People
Anchor Text Target Skill Words with er, ir, ur, or Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Extra-good Sunday Understanding Characters Give Yourself a Gift anxiously, degrees, tense, Vowel + /r/ Sound in Verb Tenses Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Humorous ingredients, recommended, nurse Collaborate: Answer
Fiction Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: remarked, festive, cross How English Works Questions and Add Writing Form
Infer/Predict Retell the Main Plot Spelling Words Connecting Ideas Relevant Information Draft an Explanatory Essay
Paired Selection Events Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic Words: nurse,
Imagine a Recipe Supporting Skill recipe, chef, teaspoon, work, shirt, hurt, first, Interpret: Describe Ideas Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Text Formal and Informal Speaking and tablespoon, measurements word, serve, curly, dirt, and Text Elements Elaboration
15 Language Listening Skill third, worry, turn, stir, Produce: Write a
Hold a Group Discussion Apply Vocabulary Knowledge firm Procedure Write About Reading
Parts of a Dictionary Entry Review Words: her, girl How English Works: Performance Task
Challenge Words: Recognize and Use
Vocabulary Strategies perfect, hamburger Adjectives
Using a Thesaurus
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Cooking

Performance Task
Technology Wins the Kinds of Sentences, Informative Writing

Game Subject-Verb Agreement
Genre: Informational Writing Form
Text Explanatory Essay
Anchor Text
Aero and Officer Mike
Text
GRADE 3 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Words with air, ear, are Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Judy Moody Saves the Story Structure Counting Cans recycle, project, dripping, carton, Vowel + /r/ Sounds in air What Are Adjectives and Strategies Opinion Writing
World! complicated, global, rubbish, and fear Articles? Collaborate: Add
Genre: Humorous Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Ask hardly, shade, pollution Relevant Information Writing Form
Fiction Monitor/Clarify and Answer Questions Spelling Words How English Works Persuasive Letter
Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic Words: air, wear, Prepositional Phrases Interpret: Evaluate
Paired Selection Supporting Skill Speaking and compost, landfill, conserve chair, stairs, bare, bear, Language Choices Focus Trait
“My Smelly Pet” from Theme Listening Skill hair, care, pear, pair, Produce: Plan a Purpose
16 Judy Moody Report on a Text Apply Vocabulary Knowledge share, near, ear, beard Presentation
Genre: Humorous Use a Dictionary Review Words: buy, year How English Works: Write About Reading
Fiction Challenge Words: Identify and Use Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies earring, compare Adverbs
Context Clues
Vocabulary Network:
Words About
Conservation
Anchor Text Target Skill Words with /j/ and /s/ Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Albertosaurus Conclusions Words with the VCCCV Otzi’s Story clues, remains, evidence, prove, Words with /j/ and /s/ Adjectives That Compare Strategies Opinion Writing
Mystery: Philip Currie’s Pattern fossils, skeletons, uncovering, Collaborate: Provide
Hunt in the Badlands Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: buried, fierce, location Spelling Words How English Works Useful Information Writing Form
Genre: Informational Text Visualize Answer Questions in Basic Words: age, space, Modifying to Add Details Opinion Paragraph
Complete Sentences Domain-Specific Vocabulary change, jawbone, Interpret: Distinguish
Paired Selection Supporting Skill paleontology, badlands, field jacket, giant, pencil, Effects of Word Choice Focus Trait
17 Finding Fossils for Fun Point of View Speaking and notes, sediment circle, once, large, Produce: Write an Elaboration
Genre: Informational Text Listening Skill dance, jeans, bounce, Informational Report
Ask and Answer Apply Vocabulary Knowledge huge How English Works: Write About Reading
Questions Use a Digital Dictionary Review Words: nice, Connect Ideas Performance Task
place
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Fossils
Suffix -ly excited, gigantic
Anchor Text Target Skill Words with /k/ and /kw/ Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
A Tree Is Growing Text and Graphic Features The World Tree pollen, store, clumps, passages, Spelling the /k/ and /kw/ Using the Verb be and Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Informational Text absorb, throughout, coverings, Sounds Helping Verbs Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Ask spines, tropical, dissolve Opinions Using Writing Form
Paired Selection Question and Answer Questions Spelling Words How English Works Learned Phrases Problem-and-Solution
Stopping by Woods on a in Complete Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic Words: shark, Using Noun Phrases Paragraph
Snowy Evening Supporting Skill Sentences roots, growth rings, leaves, check, queen, circus, Interpret: Distinguish
Genre: Poetry Domain-Specific Vocabulary precipitation, decay flake, crack, second, Effects of Language Focus Trait
18 Speaking and squeeze, quart, squeak, Choice Conventions
Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge quick, coldest, Africa, Produce: Plan a
Create an Audio Use a Glossary Mexico Presentation Write About Reading
Recording Review Words: black, How English Works: Performance Task
thank Condense Ideas
Word Roots
Challenge Words:
correct, question Vocabulary Network:
Words About Trees
GRADE 3 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Vowel Sounds in spoon Reading Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Two Bear Cubs Story Structure and wood Bear Scare scolding, greedily, hesitation, Vowel Sounds in spoon More Irregular Verbs Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Myth/Play ignores, burden, glancing, and wood Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: console, base, drowsy, heroic How English Works Opinions to Gain and Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize Retell the Story Spelling Words Using Verb Types Hold the Floor Prewrite a Persuasive Essay
Whose Land Is It? Related Vocabulary Basic Words: mood,
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skill dilemma, embraced, hinder, wooden, drew, smooth, Interpret: Describe Ideas, Focus Trait
Story Message commended blue, balloon, true, Phenomena, and Text Purpose
crooked, chew, tooth, Elements
19 Apply Vocabulary Knowledge hooves, cool, food, Produce: Write a Write About Reading
Use a Digital Glossary pooch Description Performance Task
Review Words: blew, How English Works:
Vocabulary Strategies foot Understand Text Research/Media Literacy
Prefixes pre-, re-, bi- Challenge Words: loose, Structure Paraphrasing v. Plagiarism
jewel
Vocabulary Network:
Words About
Community
Anchor Text Target Skill Compound Words Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Life on the Ice Main Ideas and Details Clever Colonies shelter, layer, constant, Compound Words What Is an Adverb? Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Informational Text climate, wilderness, region, Collaborate: Negotiate
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Ask unexpected, gliding, Spelling Words How English Works with Others Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict and Answer Questions overheated, colony Basic Words: birthday, Text Cohesion Draft a Persuasive Essay
The Raven: An Inuit Myth anyone, sometimes, Interpret: Listen Actively
Genre: Myth Supporting Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary everything, homework, Produce: Plan a Focus Trait
Literal and Nonliteral equator, Fahrenheit, Celsius, afternoon, airplane, Presentation Organization
20 Meanings precipitation grandmother, How English Works:
something, without, Understand Possessive Write About Reading
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge himself, faraway, Pronouns Performance Task
Context Sentences sunburned, daylight
Vocabulary Network:
Review Words: Research/Media Literacy
Words About Cold
Vocabulary Strategies someone, cannot Citing Sources
Dictionary/Glossary Challenge Words: Climates
scorekeeper, everybody

Performance Task
The Albertosaurus Kinds of Sentences Opinion Writing

Mystery
Text Opinion Essay
Anchor Text
Life on the Ice
Text
GRADE 3 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Trade Book Target Strategies Expression Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Integrated Language Language Skills and Collaborative Project
Boy, Were We Wrong Monitor/Clarify At the Dinosaur Museum fossil, waddle, tendons, Arts Review Arts Review Strategies A Dinosaur‘s Story
About Dinosaurs! Question bask, microscope, blood Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review Collaborate: Ask
Genre: Nonfiction Summarize Speaking/Listening: vessels, scaly, x-rays, herd, and Answer wh- Write About Media
Paraphrase a Text comet, asteroid, acid rain, Questions; Build on
paleontologist Write About Reading
Responses; Negotiate
Extended Reading
in Conversation by
Offering Opinions
extinct, Mesozoic, predator,
prehistoric Interpret: Distinguish
Produce: Write a
Recount; Plan a Panel
Presentation
How English Works:
Use Prepositional
Phrases; Use
Comparative and
Superlative Adjectives
Vocabulary Network
GRADE 3 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Base Words and -ed, Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Sarah, Plain and Tall Story Structure -ing Seal’s Story prairie, slick, fetch, clattered, Words with -ed and -ing Adverbs That Compare Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction sniff, rough, batted, thumped, Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: buzzing, rustle Spelling Words How English Works Opinions to Gain and Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Retell the Story Basic Words: coming, Condensing Ideas Hold the Floor Fictional Narrative Paragraph
Wagons of the Old West Domain-Specific Vocabulary swimming, dropping,
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skill Speaking and pioneer, expansion, prairie, tapping, taping, invited, Interpret: Describe Ideas Focus Trait
Point of View Listening Skill bonnet saving, stared, planned, and Text Elements Development
21 Hold a Group Discussion changing, joking, loved, Produce: Write a Story
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge gripped, tasted How English Works: Write About Reading
Parts of a Dictionary Entry Review Words: making, Identify and Use Past Performance Task
stopped Tense Verbs
Vocabulary Network:
Prefix non- freezing, scared
Words About Moving to
New Places
Anchor Text Target Skill Spelling Changes: -s, -es, Phrasing Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Journey: Stories of Compare and Contrast -ed, -ing The Taste of Hope survival, migrate, plenty, Changing Final y to i Making Comparisons Strategies Narrative Writing
Migration frightening, accidents, solid, Collaborate: Provide
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy Less Common Plurals Speaking/Listening: chilly, landscape, thunderous, Spelling Words How English Works Counterarguments Writing Form
Visualize Determine Main dramatic Basic Words: cities, Using Noun Phrases Descriptive Paragraph
Paired Selection Ideas and Supporting cried, puppies, hurried, Interpret: Evaluate
The Grasshopper and Supporting Skill Details Domain-Specific Vocabulary stories, flies, parties, Language Choices Focus Trait
22 the Ant
Genre: Fable
Author’s Word Choice
Speaking and
adaptation, basic needs, insect,
migration
tried, pennies, fried,
carried, babies, spied,
Produce: Plan a
Presentation
Elaboration
Listening Skill Create ponies How English Works: Write About Reading
an Audio Recording Apply Vocabulary Knowledge Review Words: pretty, Use Irregular Plural Performance Task
Shades of Meaning very Nouns
Challenge Words:
Vocabulary Network:
Vocabulary Strategies countries, libraries
Word Roots Words About Migration
Anchor Text Target Skill Suffixes -ful, -y, -ous, Reading Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Journey of Oliver K. Sequence of Events -ly, -er Piggy Goes to Town sincere, conversations, Suffixes -ful, -ly, and -er Possessive Nouns and Strategies Narrative Writing
Woodman managed, inspired, loaded, Pronouns Collaborate: Adjust
Genre: Fantasy Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: reunion, loveliest, currently, Spelling Words Language Choices Writing Form
Analyze/Evaluate Answer Questions terror, pleasure Basic Words: singer, How English Works Dialogue
Paired Selection loudly, joyful, teacher, Modifying to Add Details Interpret: Distinguish
Moving the U.S. Mail Supporting Skill Speaking and Domain-Specific Vocabulary fighter, closely, Effects of Word Choice Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Text Formal and Informal Listening Skill postage stamp, correspondent, powerful, farmer, Produce: Write a Development
23 Language Recount an Experience e-mail, return address quickly, careful, friendly, Response Letter
speaker, wonderful, How English Works: Write About Reading
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge truly Use Adverbs That Tell Performance Task
Use a Glossary Review Words: hopeful, When
safely
Vocabulary Network:
Suffixes -er, -est listener, calmly Words About Sending
Messages

GRADE 3 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Prefixes un-, pre-, re-, bi- Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Dog-of-the-Sea-Waves Author’s Purpose Mapping the World guided, rippled, arrival, voyage, Prefixes re- and un- Complex Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction twisted, aboard, anchor, Collaborate: Adapt
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Ask spotted, bay, lava Spelling Words How English Works Language Choices Writing Form
Paired Selection Question and Answer Questions Basic Words: unfold, Using Verb Tenses Prewrite a Fictional Narrative
The Land Volcanoes Built Domain-Specific Vocabulary rejoin, untie, reheat, Interpret: Distinguish
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skill eruption, magma, mountain, unfair, unclear, repaid, Effects of Word Choice Focus Trait
Analyze Illustrations island rewrite, unhurt, recheck, Produce: Plan a Elaboration
24 unlucky, unwrap, reuse, Presentation
Apply Vocabulary Knowledge unsure How English Works: Write About Reading
Use Guidewords Review Words: reread, Connect Ideas Performance Task
unsafe
Vocabulary Network:
Vocabulary Strategies Challenge Words: Research/Media Literacy
Words About Volcanoes
Shades of Meaning unbuckle, unknown Conduct a Research Project
Anchor Text Target Skill Suffixes -less, -ness, Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Mountains: Surviving on Text and Graphic Features -able Extreme Skiing, Extreme approached, section, Suffixes -less and -ness More, Most, -er, -est Strategies Narrative Writing
Mt. Everest Danger avalanches, increases, Collaborate: Ask and
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy equipment, tanks, slopes, Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Infer/Predict Speaking/Listening: altitude, succeed, halt Basic Words: painless, Text Structure Draft a Fictional Narrative
Paired Selection Determine Main sickness, sadness, Interpret: Describe Ideas
The Big Cleanup Supporting Skill Ideas and Supporting Domain-Specific Vocabulary helpless, thankless, Produce: Write a Text Focus Trait
Genre: Play Main Ideas and Details Details peak, summit, range, ridge, kindness, hopeless, Summary Conventions
25 landform darkness, fearless, How English Works:
Speaking and thickness, careless, Condense Ideas Write About Reading
Listening Skill Apply Vocabulary Knowledge goodness, spotless, Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
Present a Research Use a Digital Dictionary softness
Words About
Report Review Words: useful,
Mountains
Vocabulary Strategies weakly
Analogies Challenge Words:
breathless, eagerness
Supporting Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Performance Task
The Grasshopper and Kinds of Sentences, Using Narrative Writing

the Ant Adjectives and Adverbs
Genre: Fable to Compare Writing Form
Literary Analysis
Anchor Text
Dog-of-the-Sea-Waves

GRADE 3 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Final Syllables Accuracy Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Foot Race Across Main Ideas and Details -tion, -sion, -ture Outrunning Polio principal, proud, announced, Words with VCCV Pattern Abbreviations Strategies Informative Writing
America advice, loyal, ability, absorb, Collaborate: Follow Turn-
Genre: Narrative Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: loveliest, compete, approached Spelling Words How English Works Taking Rules Writing Form
Nonfiction Analyze/Evaluate Ask Questions Basic Words: person, Connecting Ideas Compare-and-Contrast
Vocabulary Strategies helmet, until, carpet, Interpret: Ask and Paragraph
Paired Selection Speaking and Suffix -ion Monday, enjoy, forget, Answer Questions to
Paca and the Beetle: A Listening Skill problem, Sunday, Demonstrate Active Focus Trait
Folktale from Brazil Brainstorming Problems Domain-Specific Vocabulary garden, order, mistake, Learning Organization
Genre: Folktale and Solutions competition, motivation, umpire, herself Produce: Write a Speech
victorious, willpower Review Words: after, How English Works: Write About Reading
Fast Track, Ode to My under Understand Text Performance Task
Shoes Challenge Words:
26 Genre: Poetry expect, wisdom
Structure
Vocabulary Network:
Trade Book Words About
Donavan’s Word Jar Determination
Author: Monalisa
DeGross
Trade Book
Jake Drake, Know-It-All
Author: Andrew
Clements
Anchor Text Target Skill Double Consonants Intonation Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Power of Magnets Cause and Effect Maglev Trains research, tools, familiar, gadget, Words with Double Contractions Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Expository invention, experiment, electric, Consonants Collaborate: Affirm
Nonfiction Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: power, prove, improve How English Works Others Writing Form
Summarize Explain Causes and Spelling Words Modifying to Add Details Problem/Solution Paragraph
Paired Selection Effects Vocabulary Strategies Basis Words: jelly, Interpret: Describe
Electromagnets and You Homographs and Homophones bottom, pillow, happen, Phenomena Focus Trait
Genre: Photo Essay Speaking and butter, lesson, cherry, Produce: Write an Elaboration
LIstening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary sudden, arrow, dollar, Exposition
Science Fair Project, Deliver a News Report attract, repel, poles, hello, rabbit, letter, How English Works: Write About Reading
Magnets electromagnet button Use Indefinite Performance Task
Genre: Poetry Review Words: funny, Pronouns
27 better
Vocabulary Network:
Trade Book Challenge Words:
Donavan’s Word Jar stubborn, mirror Words About Magnets
Author: Monalisa
DeGross
Trade Book
Author: Andrew
Clements

GRADE 3 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Words with ough and Phrasing Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Becoming Anything He Fact and Opinion augh Rising to the Challenge throughout, textures, peak, Words with ough and Commas in Sentences Strategies Informative Writing
Wants to Be steep, tropical, landscape, augh Collaborate: Offer
Genre: Biography Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: slopes, altitude, survival, How English Works Opinions and Ideas Writing Form
Visualize Determine Main equipment Spelling Words Text Structure Instructions
Paired Selection Ideas and Supporting Basic Words: taught, Interpret: Evaluate
My Blue Belt Day! Details Vocabulary Strategies thought, rough, Language Choices Focus Trait
Genre: Journal Entry Word Roots laugh, bought, cough, Produce: Plan a Speech Conventions
Speaking and ought, caught, fought, How English Works:
I Chop Chop, Long Jump LIstening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary daughter, tough, Use Helping Verbs and Write About Reading
Genre: Poetry Give a Descriptive overcome, agility, barriers, through, enough, Future Tense Performance Task
28 Trade Book
Presentation championship brought
Review Words: was,
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Being
Donavan’s Word Jar draw
Author: Monalisa Challenge Words: Active
DeGross sought, naughty
Trade Book
Author: Andrew
Clements
Anchor Text Target Skill Words Ending in -er Expression Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
A New Team of Heroes Understanding Characters or -le Two Players excitement, score, athletes, Words Ending with -er What Is a Preposition? Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Drama tense, succeed, league, earn, or -le Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Hold partners, pleasure, contribute How English Works Opinions to Gain and Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify a Discussion Spelling Words Text Structure Hold the Floor Prewrite a Research Report
C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N Vocabulary Strategies Basic Words: apple, river,
Genre: Informational Speaking and Prefixes un- and dis- little, October, ladder, Interpret: Distinguish Focus Trait
Text LIstening Skill summer, purple, later, Effects of Word Choice Evidence
Dramatize a Story Domain-Specific Vocabulary November, giggle, uncle, Produce: Write a Play
Defender, Spellbound compete, pressure, defense, winter, center, double How English Works: Write About Reading
Genre: Poetry teammate Review Words: flower, Use Possessive Nouns Performance Task
29 Trade Book
people
Challenge Words:
Vocabulary Network:
Words About
Donavan’s Word Jar whistle, character
Author: Monalisa Champions
DeGross
Trade Book
Author: Andrew
Clements

GRADE 3 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Schwa Sound Reading Rate Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Saving Buster Conclusions Service Dogs worried, certainly, raise, afford, Words Beginning with Correct Pronouns Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction applause, anxiously, dramatic, a- or be- Collaborate: Negotiate
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: guided, ingredients, fetch How English Works with Others Writing Form
Paired Selection Question Determine Main Ideas Spelling Words Modifying to Add Details Draft a Research Report
Acting Across and Supporting Details Vocabulary Strategies Basic Words: below, Interpret: Distinguish
Generations Compound Words about, belong, around, Effects of Word Choice Focus Trait
Genre: News Article Speaking and again, alone, because, Produce: Prepare a Organization
LIstening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary above, between, alive, Presentation
Company’s Coming Present a Visual donate, city council, theater behind, begin, along, How English Works: Write About Reading
Genre: Poetry group, senior center before Use Adverbs to Performance Task
30 Trade Book
Review Words: away,
want
Compare
Vocabulary Network:
Donavan’s Word Jar Challenge Words:
Author: Monalisa awhile, beyond Words About Working
DeGross Together
Trade Book
Author: Andrew
Clements
Trade Book Target Strategies Phrasing and Puncuation Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Integrated Language Integrated Language Language Skills and Collaborative Project
Capoeira Analyze/Evaluate Come to a Capoeira drenched, sweat, sparked, Arts Review Arts Review Strategies School Board Presentation
Genre: Informational Summarize Academy curiosity, popular, challenging, Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review Collaborate: Offer
Text Visualize academy, legends, identities, Opinions to Write About Media
Monitor/Clarify Speaking/Listening: attack, defense, impressive, Negotiate; Provide
Question Identify Main Ideas and arching, sequences, aware, Write About Reading
Counterarguments
Supporting Details rhythm, chorus, aggressive,
Extended Reading
notches, instructors, crouch, Interpret: Describe

tips, cartwheel, trickery, Ideas, Phenomena, and
match, skill, cunning, Text Elements; Listen
improve, basic, permanent, Actively
fled, resisted, diseases, Produce: Write a Report;
source, cultures, traditional, Plan a Presentation
disguised, recognized, existed, How English Works:
afternoons, events, strike,
Connect Ideas;
train, strength, discipline,
Understand Reflexive
respect, elders, braided,
Pronouns
martial
Vocabulary Network
competitive, graceful, strategy,
coordination, flexible

GRADE 4 • Unit 1
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill The VCV Syllable Pattern Accuracy and Self- Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Because of Winn-Dixie Story Structure Correction Sideline Support comfort, mention, mood, Short a and Long a What Is a Sentence? Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction properly, intends, consisted, Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: positive, advanced, peculiar, Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize Paraphrase Text talent Basic Words: blade, Noun Phrases Descriptive Paragraph
Because of BookEnds gray, past, afraid, Interpret: Text Elements:
Genre: Informational Second Read Skills Speaking and Domain-Specific Vocabulary magic, delay, amaze, Character Writing Focus
Text Point of View Listening Skill citizen, resident, volunteer, drain, maybe, break, Produce: Recount Elaboration
Flashback How to Have a Literature public servant sale, hang, stain, glass, Experiences
1 Discussion raft, jail, crayon, fact, How English Works: Write About Reading
Vocabulary Strategies stale, steak Identify Common Performance Task
Prefixes re-, un-, dis- Review Words: skate, Nouns
plan, chain, today,
Vocabulary Network:
erase
Challenge Words: Words About Friendship
fraction, trait,
champion, activity,
graceful
Anchor Text Target Skill Open and Closed Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
My Brother Martin: Author’s Purpose Syllables The Troublemaker Who injustice, numerous, segregation, Short e and Long e Kinds of Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
A Sister Remembers Healed a Nation nourishing, captured, dream, Collaborate: Follow Turn-
Growing Up with the Target Strategy encounters, preferred, recall, Spelling Words How English Works Taking Rules Writing Form
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Monitor/Clarify Speaking/Listening: example Basic Words: west, Modifying to Add Details Story
King Jr. Contribute to Group steep, member, gleam, Interpret: Listen Actively
Genre: Biography Second Read Skills Discussions Domain-Specific Vocabulary fresh, freedom, speed, to Ask and Answer Writing Focus
Explain Historical Events abolish, disobedience, slavery, steam, beast, believe, Questions Purpose
Paired Selection Idioms reform speck, kept, cheap, Produce: Make a
2 Langston Hughes: A Poet pretend, greed, shelf, Presentation Write About Reading
and a Dreamer Vocabulary Strategies least, eager, reason, How English Works: Performance Task
Genre: Poetry Prefixes in-, im- il-, ir- chief Identify Connecting
Review Words: sweet, Words Research/Media Literacy
smell, spent, treat, Use Internet Sources
leave Vocabulary Network:
Challenge Words: echo, Words About Changing
menu, creature, reveal, the World
restaurant
Anchor Text Target Skill The VCCV Syllable Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
My Librarian Is a Camel Cause and Effect Pattern Bridging the Gap isolated, virtual, devour, remote, Short i and Long i Quotations Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Text impassable, access, obtain, Collaborate: Affirm
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: preserve, extremes, avid Spelling Words How English Works Others Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Evaluate Language Basic Words: skill, crime, Text Structure Dialogue
From Idea to Book Choices Domain-Specific Vocabulary grind, tonight, brick, Interpret: Determine the
Genre: Informational Second Read Skills demographics, censorship, flight, live, chill, delight, Meanings of Unknown Writing Focus
Text Interpret Visuals public domain, public opinion build, ditch, decide, Words Conventions
3 Domain-Specific Vocabulary witness, wind, district, Produce: Write a Story
Vocabulary Strategies inch, sigh, fright, How English Works: Write About Reading
Using Context remind, split Use Connecting Words Performance Task
Review Words: gift, tight,
Vocabulary Network:
sight, blind, shiny Research/Media Literacy
Words About
Challenge Words: Take Notes and Categorize
ignorant, recognize, Volunteering Information
advice, twilight, rigid

GRADE 4 • Unit 1
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill VCV and VCCV Syllable Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Power of W.O.W.! Theme Patterns Bookmobile Rescue assist, burglaries, innocent, Short o and Long oo Fragments and Run-On Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Play scheme, regretfully, Sentences Collaborate: Add
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: misjudged, suspect, favor, Spelling Words Relevant Information Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate Demonstrate Active speculated, prior Basic Words: block, How English Works Fictional Narrative: Prewrite
The Kid’s Guide to Listening shown, oatmeal, wrote, Verb Phrases Interpret: Evaluate
Money Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary fellow, scold, coast, Language Choices Writing Focus
Genre: Informational Elements of Drama Speaking and charity, coalition, involvement, odd, locate, slope, Produce: Plan a Organization
Text Allusion Listening Skill community service throat, host, online, Presentation
4 Recount an Experience
shock, solve, known,
remote, stock, boast,
How English Works: Write About Reading
Organization
Use Connecting Words
Prefixes non-, mis- globe to Link Ideas
Review Words: foam,
Vocabulary Network:
shadow, clock, glow,
coach Words About Helping
Challenge Words:
bonus, approach,
motion, continent,
accomplish
Anchor Text Target Skill Homophones Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Stormalong Understanding Characters Mighty Joe Magarac yearning, memorable, betrayed, Homophones Proper Nouns Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Tall Tale condition, seafaring, shortage, Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: tidal, outcast, foaming, Spelling Words How English Works Opinions and Ideas Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Analyze Language horrified Basic Words: wait, Text Cohesion Imaginative Story: Draft,
Hoderi the Fisherman Choices weight, heard, herd, Interpret: Distinguish Revise, Edit, Publish
Genre: Play/Folk Tale Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary days, daze, heel, heal, Effects of Word Choices
Hyperbole Speaking and lifestyle, tolerance, values, social peak, peek, sent, cent, Produce: Write a Drama Writing Focus
5 Point of View Listening Skill rules scent, feet, feat, vain, How English Works: Conventions
Literature Discussion vane, vein, miner, Use Prepositions to
Vocabulary Strategies minor Add Details Write About Reading
Reference Materials Review Words: it’s, its, Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
their, there, they’re
Challenge Words: raise, Words About
raze, rays, principal, Storytelling
principle

Performance Task
My Librarian Is a Camel Kinds of Sentences, Narrative Writing

Genre: Informational Quotation Marks
Text Writing Form
Story
Supporting Text
Because of BookEnds
Text

GRADE 4 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Consonant Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Invasion from Mars Story Structure Patterns: Digraphs The Tunguska Event alarmed, reacted, convey, Vowel Sounds: Short u Verbs Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Play daring, awe, luminous, and Long u, Collaborate: Gain and/or
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Join indescribable, extraordinary, /yoo/, /oo/ How English Works Writing Form
Using Verb Tenses Hold the Floor
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Ideas in a Sentence fade, conferring News Report
The History of Radio Spelling Words Interpret: Distinguish
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skills Speaking and Domain-Specific Vocabulary Basic Words: bunch, Effects of Words and Writing Focus
Elements of Drama Listening Skill broadcast, correspondent, fruit, argue, crumb, Shades of Meaning Organization
Formal and Informal Listen to a Recording journalism, public relations crew, tune, juice, Produce: Plan a
Language refuse, truth, young, Presentation Write About Reading
6 Vocabulary Strategies clue, trunk, amuse, suit, How English Works: Performance Task
Suffixes -y, -ous rude, trust, dew, stuck, Use Conjunctions to
rescue, brush Connect Ideas
Review Words: drew,
true, cube, Sunday, Vocabulary Network:
stuff Words About
Challenge Words: Performances
computer, mustard,
tissue, customer,
attitude
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Consonant Phrasing: Punctuation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Coming Distractions: Fact and Opinion Patterns: Clusters Steven Spielberg: A entertaining, promote, focus, Vowel Sounds: /oo/, /oo/ Verb Tenses Strategies Informative Writing
Questioning Movies Filmmaker’s Journey advertise, jolts, critics, target, Collaborate: Negotiate
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy thrilling, angles, generated Spelling Words How English Works with Others in Writing Form
Summarize Speaking/Listening: Basic Words: bloom, Text Structure Conversations and Informational Paragraph
Paired Selection Identify Sequence Domain-Specific Vocabulary cookbook, tool,
Add Ideas
How Do They Do That? Second Read Skills studio, producer, release, shampoo, put, wool, Writing Focus
Genre: Informational Text Explain Concepts and Ideas manipulate stool, proof, prove, Interpret: Analyze Text Evidence
Domain-Specific Vocabulary group, brook, foolish, Elements: Main Idea
7 Vocabulary Strategies
Greek and Latin Word Parts
bush, crooked, booth,
raccoon, hook, groom,
Produce: Write a Write About Reading
Performance Task
Procedure
phon, photo, graph, auto, tele roof, soup How English Works:
Review Words: stood, Understand Pronoun Research/Media Literacy
spoon, shook, balloon, Referents Gather Relevant Information
tooth
Challenge Words: Vocabulary Network:
bulletin, cocoon, Words About
cushion, proofread, Communication
marooned

GRADE 4 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Stressed and Unstressed Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Me and Uncle Romie Understanding Characters Syllables Jazzy Jasmine glorious, studio, concerned, Vowel Sounds: /ou/, /ô/ Progressive Verb Tenses Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction model, smeared, ruined, Collaborate: Express
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: yanked, streak, schedule, Spelling Words How English Works Likes and Dislikes and Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Organize and Express feast Basic Words: aloud, Connecting Ideas a Counterargument Book Report
Sidewalk Artists Ideas bald, hawk, south,
Genre: Readers’ Theater Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary faucet, proud, claw, Interpret: Listen Actively Writing Focus
Point of View Speaking and craftsmanship, aesthetics, tower, stalk, couple, Produce: Make a Purpose
Theme Listening Skill exhibition, representation howl, false, dawn, Presentation
8 Hold a Literature allow, drown, pause, How English Works: Write About Reading
Discussion Vocabulary Strategies fault, cause, amount, Expand Noun Phrases Performance Task
Figurative Language cloudier
Vocabulary Network:
Review Words: awful,
Words About Art
power, sound, almost,
thousand
Challenge Words:
applaud, foul, browse,
gnaw, doubt
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Beginning Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Dear Mr. Winston Conclusions and Syllables Is Sasquatch Out There? fault, borrow, reference, fainted, Vowel +/r/ Sounds Compound and Complex Strategies Informational Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Generalizations genuine, local, apologize, Sentences Collaborate: Offer
Speaking/Listening: proof, slimy, insisted Spelling Words Opinions Writing Form
Paired Selection Target Strategy Contribute to Group Basic Words: spark, How English Works Explanatory Essay: Prewrite
Field Guide to Snakes of Question Discussions Domain-Specific Vocabulary prepare, cheer, tear, Using Noun Phrases Interpret: Determine
the Southwest reference material, database, scarf, scare, repair, Meanings of Unknown Writing Focus
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skills retrieval, bibliography earring, scarce, weird, Words Evidence
9 Understanding Characters sharp, rear, spare, gear, Produce: Select
Humor Vocabulary Strategies hairy, compare, alarm, Language Resources Write About Reading
Antonyms harsh, upstairs, square How English Works: Performance Task
Review Words: air, clear, Use Verbs and Verb
large, pair, chair Phrases Research/Media Literacy
Challenge Words: Investigate a Topic
weary, startle, appear, Vocabulary Network:
barnacle, awareness Words About
Researching
Anchor Text Target Skill Vowel + r in Multi- Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
José! Born to Dance Author’s Purpose Syllable Words Mexican Dove debut, stubborn, permission, More Vowel + /r/ Sounds Pronouns Strategies Informational Writing
Genre: Biography hauling, mournful, towered, Collaborate: Adapt
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: triumph, discouraged, toured, Spelling Words How English Works Language Choices Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate Demonstrate Active border Basic Words: learn, dirty, Using Verb Types Explanatory Essay: Draft,
Dance to the Beat Listening worn, sore, thirst, burn, Interpret: Evaluate Revise,
Genre: Poetry Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary record, cure, board, Language Choices Edit, Publish
Simile and Metaphor Speaking and choreography, dynamic, course, worth, early, Produce: Plan a
10 Genre: Biography Listening Skill intermission, troupe return, pure, world, Presentation Writing Focus
Recount an Experience search, worse, thirteen, How English Works: Elaboration
Vocabulary Strategies sport, current Modify to Add Details
Shades of Meaning Review Words: first, hurt, Write About Reading
Vocabulary Network:
work, third, storm Performance Task
Challenge Words: Words About Dance
curious, thorough,
earnest, portion, foreign

GRADE 4 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Performance Task

Me and Uncle Romie Compound Sentences, Informative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Verb Tenses
Writing Form
Anchor Text Literary Analysis Essay
Dear Mr. Winston
Trade Book Target Strategies Accuracy and Self- Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Integrated Language Language Skills and Collaborative Project
Discovering Mars: The Summarize Correction Over the Moon sphere, astronomers, telescope, Arts Review Arts Review Strategies Mars Expedition Seminar
Amazing Story of the Visualize poles, ange, conquest, Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review Collaborate: Adapt
Red Planet Analyze/Evaluate Speaking/Listening: Use diameter, craters, mammoth, Language; Adjust Write About Media
Genre: Informational Monitor/Clarify Transition Words solar system, basin, base, Language for Purpose,
Text colossal, advanced, cosmic, Write About Reading
Task, Audience
rays, ultraviolet, microbes,
Extended Reading
roving, shuttles, gravity, cargo, Interpret: Determine

mass, scheme, permafrost, Meanings of Unknown
sustain, ozone, atmosphere Words; Evaluate
Language Choices
Domain-Specific Vocabulary Produce: Write an

orbit, constellation, asteroid, Explanation; Plan a
space probe Speech
How English Works:
Regular and Irregular
Past Tense Verbs;
Identify and Use Noun
Phrases
Vocabulary Network

GRADE 4 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Compound Words Phrasing: Punctuation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Hurricanes: Earth’s Text and Graphic Features The Big Storm whirling, rapidly, condense, Compound Words Frequently Confused Strategies Opinion Writing
Mightiest Storms source, rotating, rage, Words Collaborate: Adapt
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Use experience, ancient, predict, Spelling Words Language Choices for Writing Form
Infer/Predict Transition Words registered Basic Words: somebody, How English Works Purpose, Task, and Persuasive Paragraph
Paired Selection fireplace, nearby, Text Cohesion
Audience
Recovering from Katrina Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary toothbrush, homesick, Writing Focus
Genre: Newspaper Explain Scientific Ideas Text barometer, humidity, pressure, make-believe, anything, Interpret: Analyze Purpose
Article Structure condensation all right, goodbye, Language Choices
forehead, classmate, Produce: Plan an Write About Reading
Suffixes -ful, -less, -ness, -ment
flashlight, haircut,
twenty-two, driveway,
Exposition Performance Task
How English Works:
alarm clock, baby-sit, Use Compound and Research/Media Literacy
airport, forever, mailbox Complex Sentences Conduct a Research Project
Review Words: birthday,
anyone, everything, Vocabulary Network:
without, sometimes Words About Weather
Challenge Words: field
trip, absent-minded,
life jacket, skyscraper,
nevertheless
Anchor Text Target Skill Base Words and Endings Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Earth Dragon Awakes Sequence of Events Safe from Harm trembles, wreckage, slab, Words with -ed or -ing Possessive Nouns Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction possessions, tenement, Collaborate: Follow Turn-
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: crushing, rubble, debris, Spelling Words How English Works Taking Rules Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Paraphrase Text timbers, constructed Basic Words: rising, Text Cohesion Problem-Solution
Twisters traced, stripped, Interpret: Analyze Composition
Genre: Informational Second Read Skills Speaking and Domain-Specific Vocabulary slammed, dancing, Language Choices
Text Conclusions and Listening Skill core, crust, epicenter, landform, striped, winning, Produce: Prepare a Writing Focus
Generalizations Paraphrase Information rock snapping, bragging, Presentation Organization
Author’s Word Choice in Diverse Media handled, dripped, How English Works:
Vocabulary Strategies begged, dared, Condense Clauses Write About Reading
12 Synonyms skipped, hitting,
spotted, raced,
Vocabulary Network:
Performance Task
dimmed, spinning, Words About Natural

escaped Disasters
Review Words:
changing, joking,
swimming, wrapped,
tapping
Challenge Words:
urged, striving,
whipped, breathing,
quizzed

GRADE 4 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Common Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Antarctic Journal: Four Sequence of Events Word Parts On My Way to Meet display, alert, weariness, More Words with Modal Auxiliaries Strategies Opinion Writing
Months at the Bottom the Khan: Excerpts fractured, standards, vision, -ed or -ing Collaborate: Respond
of the World Target Strategy from Marco Polo’s huddle, graceful, stranded, How English Works Using Gestures and Writing Form
Genre: Narrative Summarize Adventures concluded Spelling Words Using Verb Tenses Words Persuasive Letter
Nonfiction Basic Words: wiped,
Second Read Skills Speaking/Listening: Domain-Specific Vocabulary covered, mapped, Interpret: Describe Ideas, Writing Focus
Paired Selection Simile and Metaphor Review Key Ideas ecosystem, food web, energy, pleasing, slipped, Phenomena, and Text Evidence
Cold, Cold Science Domain-Specific resource putting, traveled, Elements
Genre: Informational Vocabulary Speaking and seeking, visiting, mixed, Produce: Write a Write About Reading
Text Listening Skill Vocabulary Strategies shipped, phoning, Retelling Performance Task
13 Discuss to Compare and Greek and Latin Word Parts offered, smelling, How English Works:
Contrast Accounts spect, struct, tele, vis hiking, checking, Understand Personal
fainted, landed, Pronouns
becoming, wandering
Review Words: fixing, Vocabulary Network:
saving, stared, Words About
dropped, grinning Interdependence
Challenge Words:
amusing, entertained,
admitted, stunning,
starving
Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Suffixes Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Life and Times of Text and Graphic Features Wicked Wind social, exchanges, excess, Final Long e Participles Strategies Opinion Writing
the Ant reinforce, storage, transport, Collaborate: Ask
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: chamber, scarce, obstacles, Spelling Words How English Works Writing Form
Modifying to Add Details Relevant Questions
Question Adapt Language transfers Basic Words: turkey, Persuasive Essay: Prewrite
Paired Selection Choices lonely, colony, steady, Interpret: Listen Actively
The Dove and the Ant Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary hungry, valley, hockey, Produce: Plan a Writing Focus
Genre: Fable/Traditional Explain Scientific Concepts arthropod, exoskeleton, larva, starry, melody, movie, Presentation Purpose
14 Tale and Ideas invertebrate duty, drowsy, chimney, How English Works:
Author’s Purpose plenty, daily, alley, fifty, Use Present Tense Write About Reading
Vocabulary Strategies empty, injury, prairie Verbs Performance Task
Suffixes -able, -ible Review Words: cherry,
Vocabulary Network:
jelly, sticky, worry, curly Research/Media Literacy
Challenge Words: envy, Words About Living Take Notes and Categorize
fiery, mercy, discovery, Things Information
mystery

GRADE 4 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Three-Syllable Words Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Ecology for Kids Main Ideas and Details Forests Are Forever organisms, directly, affect, Changing Final y to i Irregular Verbs Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Informational Text traces, vast, habitats, variety, Collaborate: Add
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Use species, banned, radiation Spelling Words How English Works Relevant Information Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Precise Vocabulary Basic Words: tiniest, Condensing Ideas Persuasive Essay: Draft,
Wonderful Weather: Domain-Specific Vocabulary hobbies, copied, Interpret: Determine Revise, Edit, Publish
“Fog,” “Weather,” Second Read Skills conversation, extinction, countries, pitied, Meanings of Unknown
“Umbrella,” Author’s Word Choice endangered, erosion, climate easier, laziest, families, Words Writing Focus
"Spring Rain," and Analyze an Argument spied, happiest, ladies, Produce: Write a Elaboration
“Weatherbee's Diner” Vocabulary Strategies friendlier, studied, Procedure
15 Genre: Poetry Using Context busier, breezier,
prettiest, noisier,
How English Works: Write About Reading
Performance Task
Recognize Adjectives
healthier, butterflies and Nouns
funniest Research/Media Literacy
Review Words: hurried, Vocabulary Network: Conduct a Research Project
stories, carried, Words About Friendship
pennies, babies
Challenge Words:
heaviest, categories,
communities,
multiplied, qualities

Performance Task
Antarctic Journal Types of Sentences, Opinion Writing

Genre: Informational Punctuation
Text Writing Form
Opinion Essay
Paired Selection
Cold, Cold Science
Text

GRADE 4 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Sound/Spelling Changes Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Riding Freedom Compare and Contrast Getting the Story escorted, swelled, relied, Spelling /k/, /ng/, and Adjectives Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction reputation, worthy, churning, /kw/ Collaborate: Building on
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: situation, deserve, defended, How English Works Responses Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Support Opinions with satisfied Spelling Words Connecting Ideas Descriptive Paragraph
Spindletop Text Evidence Basic Words: risky, Interpret: Evaluate
Genre: Informational Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary track, topic, blank, Language Choices Writing Focus
Text Personification Speaking and frontier, pioneer, expansion, question, pocket, Produce: Plan a Development
Genre: Historical Fiction Listening Skill territory monkey, junk, equal, Presentation
Report on a Text ache, public, attack, Write About Reading
16 Vocabulary Strategies struck, earthquake,
How English Works:
Expand Sentences with Performance Task
Figurative Language picnic, banker, electric, Adverbs
blanket, mistake,
Vocabulary Network:
stomach
Review Words: quick, Words About Success
squeeze, shark, second,
circus
Challenge Words:
request, skeleton,
peculiar, attic, reckless
Anchor Text Target Skill More Sound/Spelling Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Right Dog for the Sequence of Events Changes Let Me Be Brave reward, graduate, symbol, foster, Words with Final /j/ and Adverbs Strategies Narrative Writing
Job: Ira’s Path from disobey, confidence, patiently, /s/ Collaborate: Ask and
Service Dog to Guide Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Use confesses, ceremony, How English Works Answer Questions and Writing Form
Dog Summarize Connecting Words performs Spelling Words Text Cohesion Provide Feedback Friendly Letter
Genre: Narrative Basic Words: glance,
Nonfiction Second Read Skills Speaking and Domain-Specific Vocabulary judge, damage, Interpret: Analyze Writing Focus
Main Idea and Details Listening Skill safety, well-being, lifestyle, package, twice, Language Choices Purpose
Paired Selection Domain-Specific Vocabulary Literature Discussion precaution stage, carriage, since, Produce: Write an
Knowing Noses: Search- practice, marriage, Information Report Write About Reading
17 and-Rescue Dogs
Suffixes -ion, -ation, -ition
baggage, office,
message, bridge,
How English Works: Performance Task
Connect Ideas
Text chance, notice, ridge,
Vocabulary Network:
manage, palace,
bandage Words About Animal
Review Words: once, Training
dance, change, age,
bounce
Challenge Words:
fringe, average, fleece,
fragrance, excellence

GRADE 4 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Prefixes re-, Accuracy and Self- Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Hercules’ Quest Story Structure un-, dis- Correction Theseus and the acquire, unfortunate, coerce, Prefixes: re-, un-, dis- Prepositions and Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Myth Minotaur boasted, beamed, glared, Prepositional Phrases Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy ceased, declared, devised, Spelling Words Opinions Writing Form
Paired Selection Question Speaking/Listening: resourceful Basic Words: unused, How English Works Story
Zomo’s Friends Paraphrase refresh, dislike, replace, Using Verb Tenses Interpret: Analyze
Genre: Folktale Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary unpaid, redo, disorder, Language Choices Writing Focus
Theme Speaking and legacy, mythology, tradition, unplanned, distrust, Produce: Plan a Speech Elaboration
Allusion Listening Skill quest rewind, untrue, unload, How English Works:
Tell a Story recall, displease, Write About Reading
18 Vocabulary Strategies uneven, rebuild,
Condense Ideas
Vocabulary Network:
Performance Task
Adages and Proverbs restart, uncover, untidy,
Words About Heroic
discolor
Characters
Review Words: reuse,
unfair, rewrite, unclear,
untie
Challenge Words:
disband, rearrange,
discontinue, refund,
unusual
Anchor Text Target Skill More Common Suffixes Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Harvesting Hope: The Conclusions and The Father of India overcome, association, capitol, Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ness, Relative Pronouns and Strategies Narrative Writing
Story of Cesar Chavez Generalizations drought, dedicate, publicity, -ment Adverbs Collaborate: Gain and/or
Genre: Biography Speaking/Listening: Offer violence, conflicts, horizon, Hold the Floor Writing Form
Strategy Opinions brilliant Spelling Words How English Works Personal Narrative: Prewrite
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Basic Words: colorful, Condensing Ideas Interpret: Describe Ideas
The Edible Schoolyard Domain-Specific Vocabulary weakness, movement, Produce: Write a Writing Focus
Genre: Informational Second Read Skills agronomy, commerce, cultivate endless, truthful, illness, Description Organization
Text Idioms subsistence cheerful, useless, How English Works:
Problem and Solution beautiful, restless, Understand Text Write About Reading
Vocabulary Strategies clumsiness, pavement, Performance Task
19 Reference Materials peaceful, fondness,
Structure
Vocabulary Network:
neatness, speechless, Research/Media Literacy
Words About
statement, wasteful, Gather Relevant Information
penniless, treatment Agriculture
Review Words: kindness,
careful, sickness,
helpless, fearful
Challenge Words:
numbness, ailment,
resourceful, cleanliness,
appointment

GRADE 4 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill VCCV Pattern and Word Phrasing: Punctuation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Sacagawea Main Ideas and Details Parts Race Against Death territory, accompany, proposed, Words with VCCV Pattern Abbreviations Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Biography interpreter, duty, supplies, Collaborate: Gain and/or
Strategy Speaking/Listening: Use route, corps, clumsy, Spelling Words Hold the Floor Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Complete Sentences landmark Basic Words: million, How English Works Personal Narrative: Draft,
Native American Nature collect, lumber, pepper, Using Noun Phrases Interpret: Describe Ideas Revise, Edit, Publish
Poetry Second Read Skills Speaking and Domain-Specific Vocabulary plastic, borrow, support, Produce: Write a
Genre: Poetry Onomatopoeia Listening Skill cultural identity, language, thirty, perfect, attend, Description Writing Focus
Text Structure Paraphrase Text Read celebration, indigenous canyon, traffic, fortune, How English Works: Conventions
20 Aloud danger, soccer, engine, Introduce Possessive
Vocabulary Strategies picture, survive, seldom, Pronouns Write About Reading
Shades of Meaning effort Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
Review Words: until,
Words About
invite, happen, forget,
letter Expeditions
Challenge Words: occur,
venture, challenge,
rascal, splendid

Performance Task
Riding Freedom Types of Sentences, Opinion Writing

Genre: Realistic Fiction Punctuation
Writing Form
Anchor Text Response to Literature
Hercules’ Quest
Genre: Myth
Trade Book Target Strategies Expression Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Integrated Language Language Skills and Collaborative Project
Horses Monitor/Clarify The Horse in Mongolian ancestor, grazing, faint, sensitive, Arts Review Arts Review Strategies Domestication
Genre: Informational Visualize Culture sense, nuzzling, dominant, Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review Collaborate: Ask and Documentary
Text Infer/Predict gaits, stride, markings, bays, Answer wh- Questions;
Speaking/Listening: roans, duns, offspring, feral, Offer Opinions to Write About Media
Extended Reading
Explain Historical moors, mounted, bareback,

Negotiate
Events shod Write About Reading
Interpret: Analyze
Domain-Specific Vocabulary Language Choices
tame, animal husbandry, feral, Produce: Write a
breeding, herd Recount; Plan a
Presentation
How English Works:
Modify to Add Details;
Use Nouns and Noun
Phrases
Vocabulary Network

GRADE 4 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill VCV Pattern and Word Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The World According to Theme Parts Fun and Games on the appreciate, blaring, combination, Words with VCV Pattern Comparative and Strategies Informative Writing
Humphrey Range promptly, introduce, Superlative Adjectives Collaborate: Persuade
Genre: Fantasy Target Strategy nocturnal, feats, effort, Spelling Words and Adverbs Others in Conversation Writing Form
Summarize Speaking/Listening: suggest, racket Basic Words: event, Summary
Paired Selection Paraphrase humor, rapid, music, How English Works Interpret: Determine
Make the Switch Second Read Skills Vocabulary Strategies relief, planet, detail, Connecting Ideas Meaning of Unfamiliar Writing Focus
Genre: Advertisement Idioms Speaking and Using Context unite, frozen, figure, Words Evidence
Point of View Listening Skill siren, polite, hotel, Produce: Write a Story
21 Literature Discussion protest, punish, defend, How English Works: Write About Reading
relay, habit, student, Use Verbs and Verb Performance Task
moment Phrases
Review Words: alive,
Vocabulary Network:
open, orange, begin,
forest Words About
Challenge Words: Technology
rumor, jealous, license,
image, rival
Anchor Text Target Skill Syllable Patterns and Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
I Could Do That! Esther Cause and Effect Word Parts Jane’s Big Ideas politics, intelligent, disorderly, Words with VCCV and VCV Negatives Strategies Informative Writing
Morris Gets Women approve, polls, legislature, Patterns Collaborate: Prove
the Vote Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Use amendment, candidates, How English Works Counterarguments Writing Form
Genre: Biography Infer/Predict Connecting Words informed, denied Spelling Words Modifying to Add Details Explanation
Basic Words: dentist, Interpret: Evaluate
Paired Selection Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary final, finish, narrow, Language Choices Writing Focus
The Role of the Conclusions and suffrage, legislation, assembly, shelter, ahead, corner, Produce: Plan a Elaboration
Constitution Generalizations judicial hollow, divide, famous, Presentation
Genre: Informational Domain-Specific Vocabulary recent, silver, capture, Write About Reading
22 Text Vocabulary Strategies cabin, dinner, minus,
How English Works:
Use Regular and Performance Task
Adages and Proverbs minute, value, reward, Irregular Plural Nouns
broken Research/Media Literacy
Vocabulary Network:
Review Words: again, Investigate a Topic
enough, market, pencil, Words About Voting
powder
Challenge Words:
decent, secure,
standard, frontier,
stampede

GRADE 4 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Difficult VCCV Patterns Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Ever-Living Tree: The Text and Graphic Features Deserts on the Move? resources, dense, evaporate, Words with VCCV Pattern Punctuation Strategies Informative Writing
Life and Times of a shallow, moisture, civilized, Collaborate: Adapt
Coast Redwood Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: continent, opportunities, Spelling Words How English Works Language Choices Writing Form
Genre: Informational Text Monitor/Clarify Demonstrate Active customs, independent Basic Words: poster, Text Structure Procedural Composition
Listening secret, whether, author, Interpret: Distinguish
Paired Selection Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary: rocket, bushel, agree, Effects of Choices Writing Focus
Towering Trees Similes Speaking and seedling, pollination, maturity, bucket, ticket, declare, Produce: Write a Organization
Genre: Poetry Text Structure Listening Skill life cycle, germinate chicken, clothing, Response
Recount an Experience apron, whiskers, Write About Reading
23 Vocabulary Strategies degree, gather,
How English Works:
Modify to Add Details Performance Task
Prefixes pre-, inter-, ex- achieve, rather, bracket,
Vocabulary Network:
machine
Words About Trees
Review Words: person,
basket, between, artist,
jacket
Challenge Words:
regret, nephew,
method, decline,
vibrate
Anchor Text Target Skill VCCCV Pattern Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Owen and Mzee: Compare and Contrast New Friends in the bond, suffered, intruder, Words with VCCCV Pattern Commas Strategies Informative Writing
The True Story of a Newsroom companion, enclosure, Collaborate: Adjust
Remarkable Friendship Target Strategy inseparable, charged, chief, Spelling Words How English Works Language for Purpose, Writing Form
Genre: Narrative Analyze/Evaluate Speaking/Listening: exhausted, affection Basic Words: hundred, Using Verb Types Task, and Audience Research Report: Prewrite
Nonfiction Recount an supply, single, middle,
Second Read Skills Experience Domain-Specific Vocabulary: explain, surprise, Interpret: Distinguish Writing Focus
Paired Selection Fact and Opinion adaptation, community, learned pilgrim, sandwich, Effects of Word Choice Purpose
Sea Sanctuary Author’s Word Choice behavior, survive, shelter instead, complete, Produce: Plan a
Genre: Informational monster, settle, Presentation Write About Reading
Text Vocabulary Strategies address, farther, How English Works: Performance Task
Suffixes -ed, -ly sample, although,
24 turtle, athlete, orchard,
Connect Ideas
Vocabulary Network:
kingdom Use Internet Sources
Review Words: Words About Behavior
daughter, neighbor,
children, pumpkin,
uncle
Challenge Words:
fortress, instant,
exclaim, mattress,
sculptor

GRADE 4 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill VV Pattern Adjust Rate to Purpose Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Fun They Had Author’s Purpose The Future of Flight progress, calculated, dispute, Words with VV Pattern Proper Mechanics Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Science Fiction centuries, superior, insert, Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: waste, inspector, mechanical, Spelling Words How English Works Writing Form
Condensing Ideas Answer Questions
Paired Selection Question Identify Reasons and average Basic Words: idea, lion, Research Report:
Toys! Amazing Stories Text Evidence usual, radio, liar, poem, Interpret: Describe Ideas Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish
Behind Some Great Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary: India, piano, January, and Phenomena
Inventions Genre: Science Fiction Speaking and storage device, scanner, disc, quiet, poet, science, Produce: Write a Writing Focus
Genre: Informational Formal and Informal Listening Skill records diary, violin, period, Retelling Elaboration
25 Text Language Tell a Story February, cereal, video, How English Works:
Vocabulary Strategies meteor, rodeo Condense Ideas Write About Reading
Greek and Latin Word Parts Review Words: giant, Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
meter, therm, aud, fac lesson, program, quart,
Words About Inventions
problem
Challenge Words:
variety, gradual,
geography, diagram,
punctuate

Performance Task
I Could Do That! Proper Mechanics, Informative Writing

Genre: Biography Quotations
Writing Form
Paired Selection Research Report
The Role of the
Constitution
Text

GRADE 4 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Final Syllables Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Girl Who Loved Story Structure The Importance of peculiar, intends, captured, Final Schwa + /r/ Sound Making Comparisons Strategies Opinion Writing
Spiders Spiders nourishing, isolated, obtain, Collaborate: Respond
Genre: Realistic Fiction Target Strategy assist, favor, condition, Spelling Words How English Works and Follow Turn-Taking Writing Form
Visualize Speaking/Listening: memorable Basic Words: enter, Connecting Ideas Rules Response to Fiction
Paired Selection Paraphrase Text banner, sugar, shower,
Web Wise Second Read Skills Vocabulary Strategies motor, collar, labor, Interpret: Listen Actively Writing Focus
Genre: Informational Point of View Speaking and Greek and Latin Word Parts finger, mirror, beggar, Produce: Plan a Speech Evidence
Text Listening Skill favor, bother, fever, How English Works:
Presenting/Viewing a doctor, temper, actor, Understand Text Write About Reading
“The Spider,” “Spider Dramatic Performance polar, sweater, traitor, Structure Performance Task
Ropes” whenever
Vocabulary Network:
Genre: Poetry Review Words: river,
Words About Exploring
26 Trade Book
summer, dollar, center,
number Nature
Justin and the Best Biscuits Challenge Words:
in the World calendar, error,
Author: Mildred Pitts popular, barrier,
Walter director
Trade Book
Phineas L. MacGuire…
Gets Slimed!
Author: Frances O’Roark
Dowell
Anchor Text Target Skill More Final Syllables Phrasing: Punctuation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Amphibian Alert! Main Ideas/Details Nowhere Else on Earth betrayed, shortage, species, Final Schwa + /l/ Sound More Comparisons Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: continent, scarce, focus, Collaborate: Ask and
Informational Text Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Use convey, alert, introduce, Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions and Writing Form
Question Connecting Words opportunities Basic Words: title, towel, Modifying to Add Details Add Information Journal Entry
Paired Selection battle, pedal, metal,
The Frog in the Milk Pail Second Read Skills Speaking and Vocabulary Strategies simple, eagle, special, Interpret: Determine Writing Focus
Genre: Fable Word Choice Listening Skill Analogies total, trouble, nickel, Meanings of Unknown Elaboration
Make an Informational gentle, barrel, model, Words
“Toad by the Road,” “The Presentation tangle, ankle, marvel, Produce: Write an Write About Reading
Poison-Dart Frogs” juggle, squirrel, riddle Exposition Performance Task
Genre: Poetry Review Words: circle, How English Works:
travel, apple, little,
27 Trade Book purple
Use Indefinite
Pronouns
Justin and the Best Biscuits Challenge Words:
in the World cancel, decimal, Vocabulary Network:
Author: Mildred Pitts material, pretzel, Words About Protecting
Walter triangle Wildlife
Trade Book
Gets Slimed!
Dowell

GRADE 4 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Stress in Multisyllable Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Museums: Worlds of Fact and Opinion Words Digging Up the Past apologize, genuine, triumph, Three-Syllable Words Possessive Pronouns Strategies Opinion Writing
Wonder source, registered, display, Collaborate: Offer
Genre: Expository Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: concluded, obstacles, affect, Spelling Words How English Works Opinions Writing Form
Nonfiction Monitor/Clarify Pose and Respond to vast Basic Words: library, Using Verb Types Public Service
Questions another, hospital, Interpret: Evaluate Announcement
Paired Selection Second Read Skills Vocabulary Strategies example, deliver, Language Choices
Making the Most from Tone Speaking and Prefixes con-, com-, in-, im- history, however, Produce: Plan a Writing Focus
Trash Listening Skill several, vacation, Presentation Organization
Genre: Photo Essay Make an Informal important, victory, How English Works:
Presentation imagine, camera, Use Verbs and Verb Write About Reading
“Dinosaur Bone,” potato, remember, Phrases Performance Task
“Museum Farewell” together, memory,
Vocabulary Network:
Genre: Poetry favorite, continue,
28 president Words About Museums
Trade Book Review Words: unlucky,
Justin and the Best Biscuits powerful, grandmother,
in the World November
Author: Mildred Pitts Challenge Words:
Walter internal, ornament,
Genre: Realistic Fiction interview, universe,
article
Trade Book
Gets Slimed!
Dowell
Anchor Text Target Skill Words with Silent Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Save Timber Woods! Understanding Characters Consonants Creatures of the Bog defended, satisfied, confidence, Words with Silent Text Structure Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Readers' Theater symbol, boasted, resourceful, Consonants Collaborate: Gain and
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: brilliant, publicity, territory, How English Works Hold the Floor Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Review Key Ideas proposed Spelling Words Text Structure Opinion Essay
Following Muir: Basic Words: half, Interpret: Distinguish
Persuasive Essay Second Read Skills Speaking and Vocabulary Strategies comb, mortgage, Effects of Word Choice Writing Focus
Genre: Persuasive Essay Mood Listening Skill Word Origins honor, fasten, kneel, Produce: Write a Drama Organization
Discuss Symbols and wreath, calm, answer, How English Works:
“The Comb of Trees,” Images in Media handsome, wrinkle, Use Nouns and Noun Write About Reading
“Enjoy the Earth” listen, fetch, yolk, Phrases Performance Task
Genre: Poetry climb, honest, knuckle,
Vocabulary Network:
plumber, limb, folktale
29 Trade Book Review Words: talk, Words About
Justin and the Best Biscuits knife, wrong, knock, Conservation
in the World hour
Author: Mildred Pitts Challenge Words: tomb,
Walter glisten, design, hasten,
Genre: Realistic Fiction wrestle
Trade Book
Gets Slimed!
Author: Frances
O’Roark Dowell

GRADE 4 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Unusual Spellings Accuracy and Self- Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Mystery at Reed’s Pond Conclusions/ Generalizations Correction Saving Sea Turtles appreciate, effort, denied, Unusual Spellings Pronoun Contractions Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Mystery informed, shallow, resources, Collaborate: Negotiate
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: average, suffered, inspector, Spelling Words How English Works and Elaborate on Ideas Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize Identify Reasons and progress Basic Words: meant, Text Cohesion Opinion Essay
A Big Python Problem Text Evidence routine, style, flood, Interpret: Distinguish
Genre: Informational Second Read Skills Vocabulary Strategies month, pleasant, Effects of Word Choice Writing Focus
Text Word Choice Speaking and Suffixes -er, -or, -ist guess, women, either, Produce: Prepare a Conventions
Listening Skill against, disguise, Speech
“Naming the Turtle,” Dramatize a Story sweat, magazine, How English Works: Write About Reading
“Greater Flamingo” guard, receive, wonder, Recognize and Use Performance Task
Genre: Poetry league, type, ceiling, Comparative and
money
30 Trade Book Review Words: front,
Superlative Adverbs
Justin and the Best Biscuits head, elbow, shoe, Vocabulary Network:
in the World mind Words About Ecology
Author: Mildred Pitts Challenge Words: plaid,
Walter onion, guarantee,
Genre: Realistic Fiction rhyme, submarine
Trade Book
Gets Slimed!
Dowell
Trade Book Target Strategies Phrasing: Punctuation Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Integrated Language Integrated Language Language Skills and Collaborative Project
Sea Turtles: Ocean Visualize Giant Turtles at Sea reef, coincidentally, extinct, Arts Review Arts Review Strategies Save the Sea Turtles
Nomads Question strewn, dwellers, thrive, Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review Collaborate: Negotiate
Genre: Informational Infer/Predict Speaking/Listening: submerged, countless, perils, with Others; Provide Write About Media
Text Summarize Paraphrase entangled, reptiles, external, Counterarguments;
comments, exceptionally, Write About Reading
Offer Opinions
frequencies, streamlined,
Interpret: Describe Ideas;
Extended Reading
divert, vital, devour, intervals,

knob, emerge, apparently, Listen Actively
repelled, dunes, determines, Produce: Write a Report;
percentage, significantly, Plan a Presentation
depression, deposits, vague, How English Works:
internal, biologists, estimates, Connect Ideas; Use
reproduce, satellite, pinpoint, Reflexive Pronouns
navigational, cues, lagoon,
regarded, delicacy, eroding, Vocabulary Network
discards, ensure, cooperation,
comply, refuges, havens,
obstructions
aquarium, hibernate, tropics,
vertebrate

GRADE 5 • Unit 1
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill VCV Syllable Pattern Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
A Package for Mrs. Jewls Story Structure Ode to Lunch disturbing, interrupted, Short Vowels Complete Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Humorous Fiction squashing, specialty, Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: struggled, staggered, Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize Listen for Story wobbled, collapsed, numb, Basic Words: breath, Text Structure Short Story
Interpret: Text Elements:
Questioning Gravity Structure in a shifted wobble, blister, crush,
Character
Genre: Readers’ Theater Second Read Skills Narrative Poem direct, promise, grasp, Focus
Irony Domain-Specific Words numb, hymn, shovel, Produce: Plan a Purpose
Point of View acceleration, inertia, momentum, gravity, frantic, swift, Presentation
1 physical property feather, comic, bundle, How English Works: Write About Reading
solid, weather, energy, Identify and Use Proper Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies stingy Nouns
Using Context Review Words: bunch, Vocabulary Network: Research/Media Literacy
district, track, pleasant, Words About Experiments Conduct Research to Solve
odd a Problem
Challenge Words: instruct,
distress, summit, massive,
physical
Anchor Text Target Skill Vowel Sounds in VCV Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
A Royal Mystery Theme Syllable Patterns The Iron Princess discomfort, primitive, interior, Long a and Long e Kinds of Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Play honored, secretive, immersed, Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: bungled, contagious, Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions; Follow Writing Form
Paired Selection Question Summarize brandishing, imprinted Basic Words: awake, Modifying to Add Details Rules Descriptive Narrative
The Princess and the Pea by Condensing Ideas feast, stray, greet, praise,
Genre: Fairytale Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Words disease, repeat, display, Focus
Elements of Drama Speaking and alternative medium, dimension, braces, thief, ashamed, Produce: Plan a Presentation Development
Characterization Listening Skill mood, performance, sleeve, waist, beneath, How English Works:
2 Present a Multimedia technique sheepish, release, Identify and Use Proper Write About Reading
Story Adaptation remain, sway, training, Nouns Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies niece Vocabulary Network:
Prefixes non-, un-, dis-, mis- Review Words: stale, Words About Visual and
afraid, freedom, eager, Performing Arts
explain
Challenge Words: terrain,
succeed, betray, motivate,
upheaval
Anchor Text Target Skill VCCV Pattern Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Off and Running Compare and Contrast Should We Let Politics debate, inflated, shaken, Long i and Long o Compound Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Become Personal? decorated, gradually, Collaborate: Build on
Target Strategy hesitated, scanned, stalled, Spelling Words How English Works Responses Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Speaking/Listening: beckoned, prodded Basic Words: sign, groan, Using Noun Phrases Dialogue
Interpret: Determine
Vote for Me! Identify Evidence to reply, thrown, strike,
Meaning of Unknown
Genre: Persuasive Text Second Read Skills Support a Point Domain-Specific Words mighty, stroll, compose, Focus
Words
Idioms ballot, campaign, debate, dough, height, excite, Elaboration
3 Formal and Informal Language Speaking and election, slogan apply, slight, define, odor, Produce: Write a Story
Listening Skill spider, control, silent, How English Works: Use Write About Reading
Participate in a Debate Vocabulary Strategies brighten, approach Verb Tenses to Convey Performance Task
Using Context Review Words: sigh, twice, Time
shown, tonight, remote Vocabulary Network:
Challenge Words: require, Words About Politics
reproach, defy, plight,
opponent
144 GRADE 5
1 GRADE 5
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GRADE 5 • Unit 1
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Digraphs in Multisyllable Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Double Dutch: A Sequence of Events Words Learning the Ropes unison, uniform, mastered, −
Vowel Sounds: /oo/, Common and Proper Strategies Narrative Writing
Celebration of Jump competition, identical, −
/yoo/ Nouns Collaborate: Give
Rope, Rhyme, and Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: element, routine, intimidated, Instructions Writing Form
Sisterhood Monitor/Clarify Understand recite, qualifying Spelling Words How English Works Fictional Narrative
Interpret: Language
Genre: Narrative Relationships by Basic Words: glue, flute, Using Verb Tenses
Choices
Nonfiction Second Read Skills Identifying Sequence Domain-Specific Words youth, accuse, bruise, Focus
Rhythm Words athletics, cardiovascular, physical stew, choose, loose, Produce: Plan a Purpose
Paired Selection Narrative Pacing exam, sportsmanship lose, view, confuse, Presentation
Score! cruise, jewel, execute, How English Works: Write About Reading
4 Genre: Poetry Vocabulary Strategies route, cartoon, avenue, Identify and Use Performance Task
Suffixes -ion, -tion include, assume, Connecting Words
souvenir Vocabulary Network: Research/Media Literacy
Review Words: fruit, Words About Answer a Research
group, refuse, argue, Competition Question
foolish
Challenge Words:
conclude, pursuit,
intrude, subdue,
presume
Anchor Text Target Skill Stressed and Unstressed Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Elisa’s Diary Theme Syllables Fair or Foul? officially, preliminary, opponents, Vowel Sounds: /ou/, /ô/, Singular and Plural Nouns Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction brutal, embarrassed, typically, /oi/ Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: gorgeous, supposedly, How English Works Opinions Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Listen for Details sweeping, obvious Spelling Words Modifying to Add Details Fictional Narrative
Words Free as Confetti that Suggest Theme/ Basic Words: ounce,
Genre: Poetry Second Read Skills Message Domain-Specific Words sprawl, launch, loyal, Focus
and Shades of Meaning
Dialogue cultural identity, language avoid, basketball, moist, Conventions
Sequence of Events Speaking and barrier, perspective, non- haunt, scowl, naughty, Produce: Write a Drama
5 Listening Skill
Participate in a Group
verbal communication,
translation
destroy, saucer,
pounce, poison, August,
How English Works: Use
Prepositions
Write About Reading
Performance Task
Discussion auction, royal, coward, Vocabulary Network:
Vocabulary Strategies awkward, encounter Words About Expression
Suffixes -ly, -ful Review Words: cause,
faucet, tower, false,
amount
Challenge Words: poise,
loiter, exhaust, assault,
alternate
Performance Task
Anchor Text Grammar Review

Off and Running Complete Sentences,
Genre: Realistic Fiction Kinds of Sentences
Supporting Text
Vote for Me!
Genre: Persuasive Text

GRADE 5 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Beginning Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Quest for the Tree Cause and Effect Syllables America’s Eagle dwarfed, presence, procedure, Vowel + /r/ Sounds Verbs Strategies Informative Writing
Kangaroo outfitted, transferred, Collaborate: Gain and
Genre: Informational Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: calculate, snug, perch, Spelling Words How English Works Hold the Floor Writing Form
Text Question Summarize a Text enthusiastic, beaming Basic Words: glory, Connecting Ideas Procedural Composition
Read Aloud aware, carton, adore,
Effects of Word Choices
Paired Selection Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Words aboard, dairy, ordeal, Focus
and Shades of Meaning
Why Koala Has No Tail Quotes and Description adaptive, endangered species, pardon, warn, vary, Organization
Genre: Myth Domain-Specific Vocabulary habitat, preservation, satellite barely, torch, barge, Produce: Plan a
6 tracking soar, beware, absorb, Presentation Write About Reading
armor, stairway, How English Works: Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies perform, former Connect Ideas
Synonyms and Antonyms Review Words: board, Vocabulary Network: Research/Media Literacy
repair, sharp, square, Words About Animal Investigate Different Aspects
compare Research of a Topic
Challenge Words:
discard, forfeit,
orchestra, rarity, hoard
Anchor Text Target Skill Vowel + /r/ Sounds Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Old Yeller Understanding Characters Annie’s Pride frantic, lunging, stride, checking, More Vowel + /r/ Sounds Direct and Indirect Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction wheeled, bounding, Objects Collaborate: Negotiate
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: shouldered, strained, romp, Spelling Words with Others in Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Summarize by Using picturing Basic Words: earth, How English Works Conversations Compare-Contrast Essay
What Makes It Good? Compare-and- peer, twirl, burnt, Condensing Ideas
Genre: Persuasive Text Second Read Skills Contrast Sentence Domain-Specific Words smear, further, appear, Focus
Phenomena, and Text
Dialect Frames decisiveness, devotion, maturity, worthwhile, nerve, Elaboration
Elements
Author’s Word Choice obligation, self-sacrificing pier, squirm, weary,
Produce: Write an
alert, murmur, one-
third, reverse, worship, Explanation
Write About Reading
Performance Task
Adages and Proverbs career, research, How English Works:
volunteer Understand Text Research/Media Literacy
Review Words: early, Cohesion Report on a Text
world, rear, current, Vocabulary Network:
cheer Words About
Challenge Words: yearn, Relationships and
engineer, interpret, Situations
dreary, external

GRADE 5 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Homophones Adjust Rate to Purpose Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Everglades Forever: Author’s Purpose Attack of the Alien endangered, unique, adapted, Homophones Conjunctions Strategies Informative Writing
Restoring America’s Species vegetation, conserving, Collaborate: Express
Great Wetland Target Strategy restore, guardians, attracted, Spelling Words How English Works Opinions and Writing Form
Genre: Narrative Analyze/ Evaluate Speaking/Listening: regulate, responsibility Basic Words: steel, steal, Text Cohesion Counterarguments Cause-and-Effect Essay
Nonfiction Respond to Read- aloud, allowed, ring,
Interpret: Listening
Second Read Skills Aloud Using Domain- Domain-Specific Words wring, lesson, lessen, Focus
Actively
Paired Selection Explain Scientific Ideas Specific Words carbon footprint, ecosystem, who’s, whose, manor, Evidence
8 National Parks of the
West
Speaking and
natural resource, wilderness manner, pedal, peddle,
berry, bury, hanger, How English Works: Write About Reading
Genre: Informational Listening Skill Vocabulary Strategies hangar, overdo, Expand Noun Phrases Performance Task
Text Explain an Author’s Prefixes en-, re-, pre-, pro- overdue Vocabulary Network:
Argument Review Words: wait, Words About
weight, vain, vane, vein Conservation
Challenge Words:
canvass, canvas, site,
sight, cite
Anchor Text Target Skill Compound Words Phrasing: Punctuation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Storm Warriors Conclusions and A Watery Grave critical, secured, realization, Compound Words Complex Sentences Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction Generalizations annoyance, bundle, clammy, Collaborate: Offer
Speaking/Listening: squalling, commotion, Spelling Words How English Works Opinions to Persuade Writing Form
Paired Selection Target Strategy Listen to Fluent demolished, elite Basic Words: wildlife, Using Noun Phrases Others Research Report
Pea Island’s Forgotten Infer/Predict Reading and Group uproar, home run,
Heroes Words into Phrases Domain-Specific Words headache, top-secret, Focus
Meanings of Unknown
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skills bold, competent, humility, teammate, wheelchair, Evidence
Words
Point of View Speaking and purpose, unflappable light bulb, well-known,
Characterization Listening Skill throughout, life Produce: Write a Story Write About Reading
Hold a Literature Vocabulary Strategies preserver, barefoot, How English Works: Use Performance Task
9 Discussion Greek and Latin Roots part-time, warehouse,
overboard, post office,
Linking Verbs
Vocabulary Network:
outspoken, up-to-date, Words About Courage
awestruck, newscast
Review Words: goodbye,
all right, forever,
twenty-two, somebody
Challenge Words:
motorcycle, overseas,
quick-witted,
stomachache, bulletin
board

GRADE 5 • Unit 2
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Schwa + /r/ Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Cougars Main Ideas and Details Sounds Who Tamed the Cat? unobserved, available, detecting, Final Schwa + /r/ Sounds Direct Quotations and Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Text mature, ferocious, resemble, Interjections Collaborate: Adapt
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: particular, vary, contentment, Spelling Words Language Choices for Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Summarize by keen Basic Words: cellar, How English Works Purpose, Task, and Research Report
Purr-fection Condensing Ideas flavor, cougar, chapter, Using Verb Types Audience
Genre: Poetry Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Words mayor, anger, senator, Focus
Interpret: Evaluate
Explain Scientific Ideas adaptation, development, passenger, major, Conventions
Language Choices
Domain-Specific Vocabulary instinctive, observation, trait popular, tractor,
10 thunder, pillar, border, Produce: Plan a Write About Reading
Vocabulary Strategies calendar, quarter, lunar, Presentation Performance Task
Shades of Meaning proper, elevator, bitter How English Works: Use
Review Words: collar, Prepositional Phrases to Research/Media Literacy
honor, doctor, enter, Add Details Integrate Information from
answer Vocabulary Network: Multiple Texts
Challenge Words: stellar, Words About Animal
clamor, tremor, circular, Behaviors
adviser

Quest for the Tree Complex Sentences, Informative Writing
Kangaroo Direct Quotations
Text Informational Essay
Performance Task
Anchor Text
Everglades Forever:
Restoring America’s
Great Wetland
Genre: Narrative
Nonfiction
Supporting Text
National Parks of the
West
Genre: Informational Text
Trade Book Target Strategies Accuracy and Self- Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Integrated Language Collaborative Project
Hound Dog True Monitor/Clarify Correction Assignment: Notebook potluck, custodial, traitorous, Arts Review Arts Review Building Bridges
Genre: Realistic Fiction Visualize Friends apprentice, disposition, Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review
Question posterity, solitary, pursuit, Write About Media
Extended Reading
Infer/Predict Speaking/Listening: matter-of-fact, pouty,

Summarize Paraphrase Portions postpone, scrutiny, instincts, Write About Reading
Analyze/Evaluate of Text Read Aloud deterioration, impeccable,
visage, propriety, expertise,
consequences, versus,
lunge, nickname, taut, mum,
potential, retrieve, ponder,
prognostication, prone
touchstone, ambassador,
diplomacy, promote

GRADE 5 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Vowel Sounds in Accuracy and Self- Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Dangerous Crossing Cause and Effect Stressed Syllables Correction Mother and Son cramped, distracted, viewpoint, VCCV Pattern Subject and Object Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction shattered, surveyed, pressing, Pronouns Collaborate: Adapt
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: representatives, embark, Spelling Words Language Choices Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Listen for Cause bracing, conduct Basic Words: bargain, How English Works Opinion Essay
Interpret: Adapt Language
Revolution and Rights and Effect to Gain journey, pattern, Text Cohesion Choices for Purpose,
Genre: Informational Second Read Skills Understanding Domain-Specific Words arrive, object, suppose, Focus
Task, and Audience
Text Visual Elements checks and balances, congress, shoulder, permit, Elaboration
Primary Sources declaration, individual rights, sorrow, tunnel, subject, Produce: Write an
11 representation custom, suggest,
perhaps, lawyer, timber,
Exposition
How English Works:
Write About Reading
Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies common, publish, Connect Ideas
Reference Materials burden, scissors Vocabulary Network: Research/Media Literacy
Review Words: perfect, Words About Research Early American
danger, narrow, survive, Government Government
valley
Challenge Words:
narrate, mentor,
attempt, collide, ignore
Anchor Text Target Skill Open and Closed Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Can’t You Make Them Fact and Opinion Syllables: VCV Pattern A Taxing Poem benefit, repeal, advantages, VCV Pattern Verb Tenses Strategies Opinion Writing
Behave, King George? temporary, contrary, prohibit, Collaborate: Ask for
Genre: Narrative Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: previously, midst, objected, Spelling Words How English Works Assistance; Follow Writing Form
Nonfiction Question Listen for Facts and rebellious Basic Words: human, Connecting Ideas Turn-Taking Rules Problem-Solution
Opinions and Cite exact, award, behave, Composition
Paired Selection Second Read Skills Key Details Domain-Specific Words credit, basic, vivid, evil,
Tea Time! Tone colonies, freedom, protest, modern, nation, robot, Focus
12 Genre: Narrative
Nonfiction
Similes Speaking and
Listening Skill
patriots, revolution panic, select, cousin,
item, police, prefer, How English Works:
Organization
Summarize and Vocabulary Strategies menu, novel, deserve Condense Ideas Write About Reading
Paraphrase Figurative Language Review Words: figure, Vocabulary Network: Performance Task
Information total, model, equal, Words About
amaze Independence
Challenge Words:
autumn, nuisance,
logic, column, laser

GRADE 5 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Initial and Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
They Called Her Molly Conclusions and Medial Digraphs Lydia’s Journey legendary, formal, gushed, VCCCV Pattern Regular and Irregular Strategies Opinion Writing
Pitcher Generalizations strategy, retreat, foes, Verbs Collaborate: Respond and
Genre: Narrative Speaking/Listening: shimmering, magnificent, Spelling Words Ask Questions Writing Form
Nonfiction Target Strategy Listen for Details to revolution, plunged Basic Words: conflict, How English Works Persuasive Letter
Analyze/Evaluate Draw Conclusions orphan, instant, Text Structure Phenomena, and Text
Paired Selection About Informational Domain-Specific Words complex, simply, Focus
Elements
A Spy for Freedom Second Read Skills Text commendation, duty, general, burglar, laundry, Purpose
Genre: Play Text Structure officer, regiment laughter, employ, Produce: Write a Retelling
Domain-Specific Vocabulary Speaking and anchor, merchant, How English Works: Write About Reading
Listening Skill Vocabulary Strategies improve, arctic, Understand Text Performance Task
13 Dramatize a Story Event Reference Materials mischief, childhood, Cohesion
purchase, dolphin, Vocabulary Network:
partner, complain, Words About Bravery
tremble
Review Words: hundred,
example, although,
supply, empty
Challenge Words:
anthem, illustrate,
function, conscience,
apostrophe
Anchor Text Target Skill VV Syllable Pattern Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
”James Forten” from Now Sequence of Events Freedom for Chatham persuade, apprentice, VV pattern Commas and Semicolons Strategies Opinion Writing
Is Your Time! Freeman contributions, influential, Collaborate: Express
Genre: Biography Target Strategy aspects, authorities, bondage, Spelling Words How English Works Feelings; Ask Relevant Writing Form
Summarize Speaking/Listening: provisions, dexterity, tentative Basic Words: actual, Condensing Ideas Questions Persuasive Essay
Paired Selection Summarize Using cruel, influence, diet,
Modern Minute Man Second Read Skills Sequence Words Domain-Specific Words museum, casual, ruin, Focus
Genre: Informational Text Explain Historical Events abolitionist, emancipate, ethics, pioneer, trial, visual, Produce: Plan a Organization
Main Ideas and Details Speaking and humanity, slavery realize, create, riot, Presentation
14 Listening Skill
Create and Present Vocabulary Strategies
genuine, area, annual,
audio, dial, theater,
Present and Past Tense
Write About Reading
Performance Task
a Timeline Greek and Latin Roots patriot Verbs
graph, meter; port, ject Review Words: video, Vocabulary Network:
science, February, Words About Fighting for
period, usual Freedom
Challenge Words:
diagnose, media,
appreciate, society,
prior

GRADE 5 • Unit 3
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Vowel + /l/ Sounds Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
We Were There, Too! Compare and Contrast in Unstressed Final Citizen Spies mimic, mocking, efficient, Final Schwa + /l/ Sounds Transitions Strategies Opinion Writing
Joseph Plumb Martin Syllable personally, lacked, rural, Collaborate: Ask and
and Sybil Ludington Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: tedious, organize, summons, Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions; Add Writing Form
Genre: Biography Monitor/Clarify Listen for Comparing peal Basic Words: formal, Using Verb Types and Relevant Information Persuasive Essay
and Contrasting whistle, label, puzzle, Tenses Interpret: Determine
Paired Selection Second Read Skills Information Domain-Specific Words legal, angle, normal, Focus
Meaning of Unknown
Patriotic Poetry Text and Graphic Features defense, democracy, needle, angel, pupil, Evidence
Words
Genre: Poetry Text Structure Speaking and nationalism, pride, union struggle, level, local,
Produce: Write a
15 Listening Skill
Discuss Poetic Elements Vocabulary Strategies
bicycle, channel, global,
stumble, quarrel, article, Procedure
Write About Reading
Performance Task
Prefixes in-, im-, il-, ir- fossil How English Works:
Review Words: title, Identify Adjectives in
nickel, special trouble, Noun Phrases
simple Vocabulary Network:
Challenge Words: Words About Patriotism
identical, vehicle,
mineral, colonel,
artificial

Performance Task
Can’t You Make Them Direct Quotations, Kinds Opinion Writing

Behave, King George? of Sentences
Genre: Narrative Writing Form
Nonfiction Opinion Essay
Supporting Text
Tea Time!
Genre: Narrative
Nonfiction

GRADE 5 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Word Parts and Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Lunch Money Author’s Purpose Inflectional Endings Japanese Cartoons Are record, mental, launch, Words with -ed or -ing Adjectives Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Manga-nificent assuming, episodes, Collaborate: Apologize
Target Strategy developed, feature, incredibly, Spelling Words How English Works Writing Form
Interpret: Evaluate
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify Speaking/Listening: villains, thumbed Basic Words: scrubbed, Condensing Ideas Friendly Letter
Author’s Language
Zap! Pow!: A History of Listen for Author’s listening, stunned,
Choice
the Comics Second Read Skills Purpose Domain-Specific Words knitting, carpeting, Focus
Genre: Informational Text Voice continuity, frame, movement, wandered, gathering, Produce: Plan a Development
Visual Elements Speaking and storyline beginning, skimmed, Presentation
Listening Skill chatting, shrugged, How English Works: Use Write About Reading
Share and Summarize Vocabulary Strategies bothering, whipped, Adverbs to Describe Performance Task
16 a Story Word Origins quizzed, suffering,
scanned, ordered,
Detail
Vocabulary Network:
totaled, answered, Words About Visual Arts
upsetting
Review Words:
wandering, dimmed,
stripped, ordered,
snapping
Challenge Words:
compelling, deposited,
occurred, threatening,
canceled
Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Common Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
LAFF Story Structure Word Parts The Visitor impressed, admitted, produced, More Words with -ed or Adverbs Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Science Fiction destination, original, -ing Collaborate:
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: concentrate, collected, rumor, How English Works Communicate Effectively Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Summarize by suspense, compliment Spelling Words Modifying to Add Details Character Description
Interpret: Analyze Word
From Dreams to Reality Condensing Ideas Basic Words: tiring,
Choice for Effect and
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Words borrowed, freezing, Focus
Shades of Meaning
Literary Devices experimentation, futuristic, delivered, whispered, Elaboration
Point of View: First-Person ingenuity, patent, revolutionize losing, decided, Produce: Write a Report
amazing, performing, How English Works: Write About Reading
Vocabulary Strategies resulting, related, Connect Ideas Performance Task
17 Reference Materials attending, damaged,
remarked, practicing,
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Creative
supported, united, Inventions Create a Multimedia
expected, amusing, Presentation
repeated
Review Words: pleasing,
dared, traveled,
checking, landed
Challenge Words:
assigned, entertaining,
operated, rehearsing,
donated

GRADE 5 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Suffixes Phrasing: Punctuation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Dog Newspaper Fact and Opinion Hundreds Rally at career, publication, household, Changing Final y to i Prepositions and Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Autobiography Fullerton High edition, required, formula, Prepositional Phrases Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy background, insights, Spelling Words Opinions to Persuade Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate Speaking/Listening: uneventful, destruction Basic Words: duties, How English Works Autobiography
Interpret: Analyze Shades
Poetry About Poetry Listen for Facts and earlier, loveliest, Text Cohesion
of Meaning
Genre: Poetry Second Read Skills Opinions to Gain Domain-Specific Words denied, ferries, sunnier, Focus
Main Ideas and Details Understanding brainstorm, creative license, terrified, abilities, dirtier, Produce: Plan a Development
Narrative Pacing manuscript, publication, target scariest, trophies, Presentation
Speaking and audience cozier, enemies, iciest, How English Works: Write About Reading
18 Listening Skill greediest, drowsier, Condense Ideas Performance Task
Use Formal and Informal Vocabulary Strategies victories, horrified, Vocabulary Network:
English Homophones and Homographs memories, strategies Words About Creative
Review Words: easier, Writing
families, studied,
countries, happiest
Challenge Words:
unified, dictionaries,
boundaries, satisfied,
tragedies
Anchor Text Target Skill More Common Suffixes Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Darnell Rock Reporting Author’s Purpose The Power of Spirit Lake issue, deteriorating, dependent, Suffixes: -ful, -ly, -ness, More Kinds of Pronouns Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction exception, granted, effective, -less, -ment Collaborate: Offer
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: urge, violations, ordinance, How English Works Opinions to Gain and Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize Summarize by minimum Spelling Words Using Noun Phrases Hold the Floor Personal Narrative
Volunteer! Connecting Ideas Basic Words: lately,
Genre: Persuasive Text Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Words settlement, watchful, Focus
Phenomena, and Text
Dialogue Speaking and charity, coalition, generosity, countless, steadily, Purpose
Elements
Characterization Listening Skill neighborhood, volunteer closeness, calmly,
Give and Evaluate a government, Produce: Write a Write About Reading
Persuasive Speech Vocabulary Strategies agreement, Description Performance Task
Greek and Latin Suffixes cloudiness, delightful, How English Works:
-ism, -ist, -able, -ible noisily, tardiness, Understand Text
19 forgetful, forgiveness, Structure
harmless, enjoyment, Vocabulary Network:
appointment, effortless, Words About
plentiful Community
Review Words:
clumsiness, movement,
pavement, lonely,
penniless
Challenge Words:
suspenseful,
merciless, seriousness,
contentment,
suspiciously

GRADE 5 • Unit 4
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Stress in Three-Syllable Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Black Stallion Story Structure Words The Huntress piercing, descended, quivered, Words from Other Proper Mechanics and Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Adventure savage, delicacy, fitful, Languages Writing Titles Collaborate: Negotiate in
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: heave, diminishing, rhythmic, Conversation Writing Form
Paired Selection Question Summarize a Text marveling Spelling Words How English Works Personal Narrative
Interpret: Demonstrate
Horse Power Read Aloud Basic Words: salsa, Text Structure
Active Listening
Genre: Informational Second Read Skills Domain-Specific Words mattress, tycoon, Focus
Text Characterization Speaking and behaviors, cooperation, patience, burrito, bandanna, Produce: Plan a Conventions
Theme Listening Skill relationship, training tomato, poncho, Presentation
Hold a Literature dungarees, lasso, patio, How English Works: Use Write About Reading
20 Discussion Vocabulary Strategies
Figurative Language
siesta, cargo, vanilla,
tsunami, iguana, plaza,
Possessive Pronouns Performance Task
Vocabulary Network:
caravan, hammock, Words About
pajamas, gallant Relationships
Review Words: canyon,
mirror, magazine,
rodeo, monkey
Challenge Words:
mosquito, cathedral,
alligator, tambourine,
sombrero
Performance Task

Lunch Money Simple Sentences, Kinds Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction of Sentences
Writing Form
Anchor Text Literary Analysis
Darnell Rock Reporting
Trade Book Target Strategies Expression Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Integrated Language Collaborative Project
Arts Review Arts Review
Extended Reading
About Time: A First Look Monitor/Clarify Look What I Found! principle, interval, revolution, Time Marches On
at Time and Clocks Question coincided, aligned, consistent, Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review
Genre: Nonfiction Analyze/Evaluate Speaking/Listening: cylinder, corrosion, medieval, Write About Media
Draw Conclusions mechanical, rudimentary,
Based on Details in gears, coil, precision, regulate, Write About Reading
Story Read Aloud adjacent, theory
Domain-Specific Words
equator, orbits, face, grandfather
clock

GRADE 5 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Final Syllables Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Tucket’s Travels Sequence of Events Land Rush! undoubtedly, salvation, shuffled, Final /n/ or /ә n/, /ch ә r/, The Verbs be and have Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction stunted, evident, pace, seep, /zh ә r/ Collaborate: Persuade
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: vain, mirages, factor How English Works Others Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Listen for Sequence Spelling Words Connecting Ideas Editorial
Wild Weather of Events to Gain Domain-Specific Words Basic Words: nature,
Meanings of Unknown
Genre: Technical Text Second Read Skills Understanding atmosphere, barometer, climate, certain, future, villain, Focus
Words
Figurative Language drought, thunderstorm mountain, mixture, Purpose
Author’s Word Choice Speaking and pleasure, captain, Produce: Write a Story
Listening Skill Vocabulary Strategies departure, surgeon, How English Works: Use Write About Reading
Present Quantitative Shades of Meaning texture, curtain, Past Tense Verbs Performance Task
21 Information creature, treasure, Vocabulary Network:
gesture, fountain, Words About Good
furniture, measure, Instincts
feature, adventure
Review Words: picture,
capture, surprise,
receive, idea
Challenge Words:
leisure, sculpture,
architecture, chieftain,
enclosure
Anchor Text Target Skill More Final Syllables Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Birchbark House Theme Tales and Truths of the reasoned, margins, envy, Final /ȋj/, /ȋv/, /ȋs/ Perfect Tenses Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction Ojibwe upright, bared, spared, nerve, Collaborate:
Target Strategy banish, astonished, deserted Spelling Words How English Works Greet; Provide Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Speaking/Listening: Basic Words: storage, Using Noun Phrases Counterarguments Response to Literature
Four Seasons of Food Listen to Fluent, Domain-Specific Words olive, service, relative,
Interpret: Evaluate
Genre: Informational Text Second Read Skills Appropriately-Paced customs, indigenous, language, cabbage, courage, Focus
Language Choices
Author’s Word Choice Reading mythology, values native, passage, Organization
Visual Elements voyage, knowledge, Produce: Plan a Speech
Speaking and Vocabulary Strategies image, creative, How English Works: Use Write About Reading
22 Listening Skill
Give an Informative
Reference Materials average, justice,
detective, postage,
Regular and Irregular
Plural Nouns
Performance Task
Speech cowardice, adjective, Vocabulary Network:

village, language Words About Traditions
Review Words: notice,
marriage, package,
office, manage
Challenge Words:
prejudice, cooperative,
beverage, heritage,
apprentice

GRADE 5 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Unstressed Syllables Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Vaqueros: America’s First Text and Graphic Features The Turbulent History of extending, dominated, residents, Unstressed Syllables Easily Confused Verbs Strategies Opinion Writing
Cowboys Texas flourished, acquainted, Collaborate: Adapt
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy prospered, hostile, Spelling Words How English Works Language Choices Writing Form
Summarize Speaking/Listening: acknowledged, sprawling, Basic Words: entry, Condensing Ideas for Purpose, Task, or Persuasive Argument
Paired Selection Listen and Read Orally decline limit, talent, disturb, Audience
Rhyme on the Range Second Read Skills entire, wisdom, dozen, Focus
Genre: Poetry Main Ideas and Details Domain-Specific Words impress, respond, Organization
Effects of Words and
Adages gold rush, pioneer, prospector, fortress, neglect,
Shades of Meaning
23 rancher, westward expansion patrol, kitchen, forbid,
pirate, spinach, adopt, Produce: Write a Summary
Write About Reading
Performance Task
Vocabulary Strategies frighten, surround, How English Works:
Adages and Proverbs challenge Expand Sentences with Research/Media Literacy
Review Words: honest, Adverb Phrases Report on a Text
instead, whether, event, Vocabulary Network:
attend Words About the West
Challenge Words: adapt,
refuge, distribute,
industry, somber
Anchor Text Target Skill Simple Prefixes Accuracy and Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Rachel’s Journal: The Cause and Effect Self-Correction Tales of the Trail rustling, balked, lectured, Prefixes: in-, un-, dis-, mis- Making Comparisons Strategies Opinion Writing
Story of a Pioneer Girl disadvantage, quaking, Collaborate: Adapt
Genre: Historical Fiction Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: beacon, mishap, surged, Spelling Words How English Works Language Choices Writing Form
Analyze/Evaluate Listen for Context torment, fared Basic Words: mislead, Text Structure for Purpose, Task, or Response Essay
Paired Selection to Recognize and dismiss, insincere, Audience
Westward to Freedom Second Read Skills Understand Words Domain-Specific Words unable, indirect, Focus
Interpret: Use Words for
Genre: Informational Text Figurative Language frontier, trailblazers, prairie, mistreat, disaster, Evidence
Different Effects
Point of View Speaking and settlement, wagon train dishonest, insecure,
Listening Skill unknown, incomplete, Produce: Plan a Write About Reading
Compare and Contrast Vocabulary Strategies unequal, unstable, Presentation Performance Task
24 Varieties of English Using Context misspell, disagree,
informal, discover,
How English Works:
Combine Clauses to
unwise, mislaid, Connect Ideas
disgrace Vocabulary Network:
Review Words: untidy, Words About Pioneers
disorder, mistake,
uneven, dislike
Challenge Words:
invisible, mishap,
unfortunate,
discourage,
unnecessary

GRADE 5 • Unit 5
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Consonant Alternations Phrasing: Punctuation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Lewis and Clark Main Ideas and Details The True Story of expedition, barrier, despite, Sufffix: -ion Contractions Strategies Opinion Writing
Genre: Narrative Sacagawea fulfilled, range, techniques, Collaborate: Ask and
Nonfiction Target Strategy resumed, edible, tributaries, Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Monitor/Clarify Speaking/Listening: trek Basic Words: elect, Text Cohesion Response Essay
Interpret: Explain Ideas
Paired Selection Listen for Main Ideas election, tense, tension,
and Phenomena
A Surprise Reunion Second Read Skills and Details Domain-Specific Words react, reaction, confess, Focus
Genre: Play Primary Sources discovery, expedition, route, confession, decorate, Produce: Write a Summary Elaboration
Explain Historical Events supplies, traveler decoration, contribute, How English Works:
contribution, express, Condense Ideas Write About Reading
25 Vocabulary Strategies expression, imitate, Vocabulary Network: Performance Task
Analogies imitation, connect, Words About Exploration
connection, admire, Research/Media Literacy
admiration Use Primary and Secondary
Review Words: camera, Sources
famous, question,
movie, minute
Challenge Words:
fascinate, fascination,
construct, construction
Performance Task

Tucket’s Travels Writing Titles, Complete Opinion Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction Sentences
Writing Form
Anchor Text Response to Literature
Rachel’s Journal: The
Story of a Pioneer Girl
Genre: Historical Fiction

GRADE 5 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Prefixes and Word Roots Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Animals on the Move Text and Graphic Features Moving from Place to disturbing, struggled, gradually, Word Parts: com-, con-, Possessive Nouns Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Text Place scanned, identical, routine, pre-, pro- Collaborate: Respond;
Target Strategy gorgeous, sweeping, primitive, How English Works Follow Turn-Taking Rules Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize Speaking/Listening: brandishing Spelling Words Noun Phrases Definition Paragraph
Skywoman’s Rescue Listen for Words that Basic Words: produce,
Genre: Play Help with Visualization Vocabulary Strategies company, protect, Produce: Plan a Speech Focus
Multiple-Meaning Words preview, contain, How English Works: Elaboration
“The Whale,” “Wild Speaking and combat, prejudge, Understand Text
Geese” Listening Skill commotion, contest, Structure Write About Reading
Genre: Poetry Presenting a prefix, progress, Vocabulary Network: Performance Task
Dramatization computer, confide, Words About Animal
26 Trade Book convince, prospect, Adaptation
Skunk Scout confirm, preflight,
Author: Laurence Yep provide, propose,
Genre: Realistic Fiction promotion
Review Words: continue,
Trade Book protest, pretend,
Frindle prepare
Author: Andrew Challenge Words:
Clements concurrent, conscious,
Genre: Realistic Fiction commercial, complete,
conversation
Anchor Text Target Skill More Familiar Suffixes Adjust Rate to Purpose Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Mysteries at Cliff Palace Theme The Paleo Indians: dwarfed, procedure, transferred, Suffixes -ant, -ent, -able, Titles and Abbreviations Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Readers’ Theater Changing with the enthusiastic, adapted, -ible, -ism, -ist Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Times conserving, critical, realization, How English Works Answer; Affirm and Add Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate available, resemble Spelling Words Using Verb Types and Information Journal Entry
Cave of the Crystals Speaking/Listening: Basic Words: vacant, Tenses
Genre: Readers’ Theater Summarize Using Vocabulary Strategies insistent, reversible, Focus
Meanings of Unknown
Compare-and- Suffixes -ness, -less, -ment patriotism, finalist, Purpose
Words
“Places and Names: A Contrast Sentence honorable, contestant,
Traveler’s Guide,” “Los Frames observant, urgent, Produce: Write an Write About Reading
libros/Books” pessimist, comfortable, Exposition Performance Task
Genre: Poetry Speaking and absorbent, optimism, How English Works: Use
27 Listening Skill journalism, novelist, Indefinite Pronouns
Trade Book Give a Persuasive terrible, frequent, Vocabulary Network:
Skunk Scout Speech laughable, radiant, Words About Culture
Author: Laurence Yep collectible
Genre: Realistic Fiction Review Words:
president, important,
Trade Book becoming, cheerful,
Frindle illness
Author: Andrew Challenge Words:
Clements evident, triumphant,
Genre: Realistic Fiction occupant, digestible,
curable

GRADE 5 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Greek Word Roots Expression Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Fossils: A Peek Into the Fact and Opinion Sue Tells a Story viewpoint, surveyed, advantages, Greek Word Parts Commas in Sentences Strategies Informative Writing
Past previously, legendary, retreat, Collaborate: Offer
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: persuade, aspects, rural, Spelling Words How English Works Opinions to Persuade Writing Form
Question Listen to Identify organize Basic Words: telephone, Condensing Ideas Others Summary
Paired Selection Excitement Signaled autograph, microscope,
Interpret: Evaluate
Trapped in Tar! by Exclamation Points Vocabulary Strategies photograph, televise, Focus
Author’s Language
Genre: Informational Text Idioms biology, microphone, Evidence
Choices
Speaking and paragraph, symphony,
“Journey of the Woolly Listening Skill telegraph, megaphone, Produce: Plan a Write About Reading
Mammoth,” “Fossils” Participate in a Debate microwave, Presentation Performance Task
28 Genre: Poetry photocopy, biography,
saxophone, telescope,
Future Tense Verbs
Trade Book calligraphy, xylophone, Vocabulary Network:
Skunk Scout homophone, Words About
Author: Laurence Yep homograph Archaeology
Genre: Realistic Fiction Review Words: athlete,
history, melody, type,
Trade Book topic
Frindle Challenge Words:
Author: Andrew telecommute,
Clements bibliography, phonetic,
Genre: Realistic Fiction microbe, autobiography
Anchor Text Target Skill Latin Word Roots Stress Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Case of the Missing Conclusions and Fossils record, incredibly, destination, Latin Word Parts More Commas Strategies Informative Writing
Deer Generalizations suspense, required, insights, Collaborate: Gain and/or
Genre: Realistic Fiction Speaking/Listening: dependent, effective, Spelling Words How English Works Hold the Floor Writing Form
Target Strategy Listen for Conclusions diminishing, marveling Basic Words: Text Structure Informational Essay
Interpret: Use Words for
Paired Selection Infer/Predict and Generalizations inspect, export, erupt,
Different Effects and
Fossil Fish Found! Vocabulary Strategies predict, respect, Focus
Shades of Meaning
Genre: Informational Text Speaking and Greek and Latin Roots bankrupt, dictate, Organization
Listening Skill tele, photo, graph, meter; porter, report, Produce: Write a Drama
“Encounter,” “Deep in the Oral Presentation scrib, rupt, port, ject spectacle, deport, How English Works: Write About Reading
Forest” interrupt, dictator, Use Noun Phrases and Performance Task
29 Genre: Poetry import, disrupt,
portable, transport,
Possessive Nouns
Vocabulary Network:
Trade Book spectator, verdict, Words About Nature
Skunk Scout dictionary
Author: Laurence Yep Review Words:
Genre: Realistic Fiction support, hospital, polite,
recent, memory
Trade Book Challenge Words:
Frindle spectacular, contradict,
Author: Andrew corrupt, retrospect,
Clements rupture

GRADE 5 • Unit 6
READING LITERATURE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
ELD
Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill Identifying VCV, VCCV, Accuracy Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Get Lost! The Puzzle of Main Ideas and Details and VCCCV Syllable Finding Their Way undoubtedly, pace, reasoned, Words from Other Other Punctuation Strategies Informative Writing
Mazes Patterns nerve, underestimated, Languages Collaborate: Negotiate
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: disadvantage, extending, How English Works with Others in Writing Form
Summarize Listen for Main Ideas residents, balked, techniques, Spelling Words Modifying to Add Details Conversations Informational Essay
Paired Selection and Supporting barrier Basic Words: ballet,
Interpret: Understand
Journey to Cuzco Details echo, bouquet, Focus
Word Choice and
Genre: Myth Vocabulary Strategies cassette, coupon, Elaboration
Shades of Meaning
Speaking and Word Origins safari, portrait, barrette,
“The Best Paths,” Listening Skill depot, courtesy, petite, Produce: Plan a Speech Write About Reading
“Compass” Using Multimedia in denim, brunette, buffet, How English Works: Performance Task
30 Genre: Poetry an Oral Report garage, khaki, crochet,
chorus, essay, alphabet
Use Comparative and
Superlative Adverbs
Trade Book Review Words: routine, Vocabulary Network:
Skunk Scout rescue, crayon, amuse, Words About Curiosity
Author: Laurence Yep reason
Genre: Realistic Fiction Challenge Words:
encore, collage,
Trade Book matinee, premiere,
Frindle embarrass
Author: Andrew
Clements
Trade Book Target Strategies Phrasing: Punctuation Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Integrated Language Language Skills and Collaborative Project
Mysteries of the Mummy Visualize Journey to the Mummy notable, artifacts, incorporated, Arts Review Arts Review Strategies A Virtual Tour Through Time
Kids Analyze/Evaluate Sites tolerated, chronicles, Spelling Principles Review Grammar Skills Review Collaborate: Persuade
Genre: Informational Question fermented, sanctuary, Others Write About Media
Text Infer/Predict Speaking/Listening: distinctive, compacted, Interpret: Listen Actively
Produce: Plan a Write About Reading
Extended Reading
Summarize Identify Main Ideas treacherous, reverence,

and Details international, textiles, Presentation
prominent, criticized, How English Works:
consistencies, negotiated, Understand Reflexive
dignity, persistent, disruption, Pronouns
primitive, mortality, modified, Vocabulary Network
evicted, expertise, adjacent,
era, devoted, theory,
guaranteeing
theocracy, withered, trinkets,
nourishment, animism,
meticulous

GRADE 6 • Unit 1
READING
READINGLITERATURE & INFORMATIONAL
LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT TEXT FOUNDATIONAL
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING
Text-Based ELD Language

Lesson Selections Decoding Fluency Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
Comprehension Workshop Lessons
Anchor Text Target Skill VCCV Syllable Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The School Story Understanding Pattern Kids in Print literary, revisions, manuscript, wry, Short Vowels Complete Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Characters editorial, muted, maze, publishing, Collaborate: Ask and
Speaking /Listening: Reflecting pressuring, disclose Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection “Eleven” Target Strategy on the story Basic Words: batch, reject, Text Structure Interpret: Explain Ideas Personal Narrative
Genre: Short Story Question Inferring and drawing Domain-Specific Vocabulary vanish, sloppy, rhythm, and Text Elements Paragraph
conclusions agent, copyright, plagiarism, press blunder, strict, meadow, Produce: Write
Supporting Skills release, self-publish recover, cleanse, text, Informational Texts Focus Trait
1 Dialogue
Simile
Speaking and Listening Skill
Literature Discussion Vocabulary Strategies
mystery, expand, bluff,
promptly, initials, statue,
Collaboratively
How English Works:
Development
Prefixes dis-, ex-, inter-, non- polish, somehow, dreadful Expand Noun Phrases Write About Reading
Review Words: swift, tense, Vocabulary Network: Performance Task
modern, grasp, bundle Words About
Challenge Words: salary, Relationships
quintet, magnetic, tepid,
intact
Anchor Text Target Skill VCV Syllable Pattern Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Knots in My Yo-Yo String Author’s Purpose The Assignment contested, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, Long Vowels Kinds of Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Autobiography employed, tumult, mentor, culprit, Sentences Collaborate: Exchange
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Evaluating deprived, miraculous Spelling Words Information and Ideas Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict whether the author’s claim is Basic Words: scene, bracelet, How English Works Interpret: Ask and Personal Narrative
Sporty Poetry supported and how it affects Domain-Specific Vocabulary mute, strive, faithful, devote, Using Noun Phrases Answer Questions
Genre: Poetry Supporting Skills readers’ reaction to the story aerobic, agility, endurance, flexibility, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, Produce: Plan Focus Trait
Point of View physical fitness conceal, forgave, lonesome, and Deliver Oral Elaboration
Figurative Language Speaking and Listening Skill delete, confine, exceed, Presentations
2 Give a Speech Vocabulary Strategies terrain, reproach, abuse, How English Works: Write About Reading
Suffixes -er, -or, -ar, -ist, -ian, -ent defeat Recognize and Use Performance Task
Review Words: disagree, Proper Nouns
compose, awake, unwise, Vocabulary Network:
release Words About Teamwork
Challenge Words: ratify,
serene, refute, appraise,
humane
Anchor Text Target Skill Stressed and Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Making of a Book Sequence of Events Unstressed To E-Book or Not to E-Book? painstaking, exploded, submitted, Vowel Sounds: /ou/, /oo/, /ô/, Subjects and Predicates Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: : Informational Text Syllables negotiations, collaborate, /oi/ Collaborate: Affirm
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Evaluating repetitive, appealing, complement, How English Works Others Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate whether the author’s claim appropriate, impaired Spelling Words Connecting Ideas Interpret: Determine the Story Scene
Portraying Portraits is supported and citing text Basic Words: mound, gloomy, Meanings of Unknown
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skills evidence Domain-Specific Vocabulary caution, annoy, dawdle, Words Focus Trait
Domain-Specific best-seller, copyedit, marketing, counter, haughty, rejoice, Produce: Write Literary Elaboration
Vocabulary public domain, publicize devour, thoughtful, flawless, Texts Collaboratively
3 Diagrams
maroon, droop, doubt,
bamboo, hoist, oyster,
How English Works:
Understand Text
Write About Reading
Performance Task
Multiple-Meaning Words exhausted, scoundrel, Cohesion
boundary Vocabulary Network: Research/Media
Review Words: royal, Words About Books Literacy Skills
naughty, avoid, announce, Present Findings
cartoon
Challenge Words: bountiful,
aloof, adjoin, taut, turquoise

GRADE 6 • Unit 1
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Anchor Text Target Skill VCCCV Syllable Rate Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The ACES Phone Story Structure Pattern An Acorn’s Worth clamor, torrent, clustered, doleful, Vowel + /r/ Sounds Common and Proper Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Science Fiction swiveled, coaxed, transmissions, Nouns Collaborate: Add
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Asking accustomed, urgent, void Spelling Words Relevant Information Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify questions and considering Basic Words: source, flirt, How English Works Interpret: Evaluate Plan a Fictional Narrative
Silent Noise different perspectives Domain-Specific Vocabulary hurdle, parka, frontier, Productive Language Choices
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skills body language, frequencies, forward, radar, earnest, Produce: Use Academic Focus Trait
Alliteration Speaking and Listening Skill linguistics, pitch, sonar afford, urban, discard, smirk, Vocabulary Organization
4 Style and Tone Compare and Contrast
Experiences Vocabulary Strategies
rehearse, mourn, surface,
parcel, yearn, fierce, starch,
How English Works:
Understand Text Write About Reading
Prefixes de-, trans- formula Cohesion Performance Task
Review Words: earth, further, Vocabulary Network:
squirm, pardon, perform Words About Listening
Challenge Words: horizontal,
circuit, reimburse,
formidable, monarchy
Anchor Text Target Skill Homophones Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Myers Family Fact and Opinion Book...Camera...Action! predominantly, tendency, welfare, Homophones Other Kinds of Nouns Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Biography credit, aspect, aptly, tension, Collaborate: Support
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Evaluating parallel, innovation, genuinely Spelling Words How English Works Opinions and Persuade Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize whether the author’s claim Basic Words: waist, waste, Using Verbs Others Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish a
Sound Check is supported and providing Domain-Specific Vocabulary patience, patients, rite, Interpret: Explain Fictional Narrative
Genre: Readers’ Theater Supporting Skills details aesthetics, abstract, composition, right, write, muscle, Phrasing's Effects
Author’s Purpose craftsmanship, montage mussel, principal, principle, Produce: Write Literary Focus Trait
5 Analyze Events
summary, summery,
sight, cite, site, stationary,
Texts Independently
How English Works:
Elaboration
Reference Sources stationery, coward, cowered Expand Sentences with Write About Reading
Review Words: berry, bury, Adverbials Performance Task
hangar, hanger Vocabulary Network:
Challenge Words: barren, Words About the Arts Research/Media
baron, burrow, burro, Literacy Skills
borough Interpret Visuals

The Making of a Book Complete Sentences; Narrative Writing
Performance
Genre: Informational Text Quotation Marks

Writing Form
Task
Supporting Text Narrative

History of the Book

GRADE 6 • Unit 2
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Anchor Text Target Skill Silent Consonants Adjust Rate to Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Boy Who Saved Baseball Theme in Multisyllable Purpose The Power of Print phenomenal, showdown, Words with ie or ei Kinds of Verbs Strategies Argument Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Words fundamental, flair, lingered, Collaborate: Negotiate
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: savor, gloat, berate, reserve, Spelling Words How English Works with Others Using Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate Paraphrasing the different brainwashed Basic Words: brief, field, Modifying to Add Learned Phrases Response Paragraph
Persuading the Public perspectives set forth in the reign, review, fiery, receipt, Details Interpret: Explain How
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skills text Domain-Specific Vocabulary relieve, conceited, neither, Different Words with Focus Trait
Metaphor accountability, broadcasting, ethics, foreign, grief, veil, freight, Similar Meanings Elaboration
Understanding media bias, reliability belief, deceive, yield, beige, Produce Different
Characters perceive, seize, leisure Effects/Shades of Write About Reading
6 Vocabulary Strategies Review Words: thief, view, Meaning Performance Task
Using Context niece, pier, height Produce: Plan
Challenge Words: reprieve, and Deliver Oral Research/Media
wield, feign, conceive, Presentations Literacy Skills
retrieve How English Works: Present Findings
Combine Clauses to
Make Connections/Join
Ideas
Vocabulary Network:
Words About the Media
Anchor Text Target Skill Schwa in Unstressed Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
“Do Knot Enter” from Math Trek: Text and Graphic Syllables Math All Around Us observe, raucous, looms, zany, Final /∂r/ Verbs and Objects Strategies Argument Writing
Adventures in the MathZone Features gigantic, impressive, phony, Collaborate: Persuade
Genre: Informational Text Speaking/Listening: Evaluating distinguish, intriguing, correspond Spelling Words How English Works Others in Conversation Writing Form
Target Strategy whether the author’s claim Basic Words: fiber, similar, Nouns and Noun Interpret: Express Argument Paragraph
Paired Selection Summarize is supported and providing Domain-Specific Vocabulary regular, barrier, superior, Phrases Inferences and
The Knot That Is Not details classify, dimensional, complexity, grammar, rumor, character, Conclusions Based on Focus Trait
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skills quantitative, tabulate director, acre, consider, Close Reading Organization
Text Structure Speaking and Listening Skill junior, senior, solar, scholar, Produce: Write
7 Figurative Language Literature Discussion Vocabulary Strategies razor, surrender, particular, Informational Texts Write About Reading
Word Relationships familiar, laser Independently Performance Task
Review Words: calendar, How English Works:
weather, mayor, laughter, Understand Language
popular Resources
Challenge Words: Vocabulary Network:
escalator, cursor, geyser, Words About
perpendicular, maneuver Mathematical Thinking
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Final Phrasing: Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Science Friction Conclusions and Syllables Punctuation The Family Fridge detached, principle, decomposition, Final /∂n/, /∂l/, and /∂r/ Coordinating Strategies Argument Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Generalizations specimens, reluctant, elegant, Conjunctions Collaborate: Negotiate
Speaking/Listening: Posing equations, complex, compromise, Spelling Words with Others in Writing Form
Paired Selection Target Strategy questions about the story shriveled Basic Words: triangle, mental, How English Works Conversation Book Review
Growing Mold Infer/Predict error, panel, litter, pollen, Using Noun Phrases Interpret: Ask and
Genre: Informational Text Domain-Specific Vocabulary gallon, cancel, abandon, Answer Questions to Focus Trait
Supporting Skills bacteria, elements, organic, pressure, rival, soldier, recycle, Demonstrate Active Evidence
Connotation/Denotation spore salmon, counsel, rural, Listening in Oral
Character’s Motivations vehicle, citizen, monitor, Presentation Activities Write About Reading
8 Vocabulary Strategies physical, oxygen Produce: Plan Performance Task
Latin Roots and Affixes Review Words: common, and Deliver Oral
dozen, quarrel, proper, loyal Presentations Research/Media
Challenge Words: punctual, How English Works: Literacy Skills
endeavor, abdomen, Expand Noun Phrases Refocus an Inquiry
kilometer, dandelion to Enrich Meaning and
Add Details
Vocabulary Network:
Words About
Experiments

GRADE 6 • Unit 2
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Anchor Text Target Skill Base Words and Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Kensuke’s Kingdom Cause and Effect Inflectional Finding North venture, defy, consequences, Words with -ed or -ing Subordinating Strategies Argument Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Endings permeated, poised, rigid, Conjunctions Collaborate: Persuade
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Using story rudimentary, sparsely, array, Spelling Words Others in Conversation Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize details to elaborate immaculately Basic Words: happening, How English Works Interpret: Determine Plan an Argument
Exploring Islands limited, forgetting, equaled, Text Structure Meanings of Unknown
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skills Speaking and Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary fitting, reasoning, labored, Words Focus Trait
Style and Tone Persuasive Speech biosphere, cones, observation, permitting, scrapped, Produce: Write Literary Evidence
Point of View ecosystem, predator, restoration tutoring, admitted, honored, Texts Collaboratively/
skidding, pardoned, Use Synonyms, Write About Reading
9 Vocabulary Strategies modeling, preferred, Academic, and Domain- Performance Task
Denotation and Connotation scarred, favored, glistening, Specific Words
shuddered How English Works: Use
Review Words: delivered, Verb Types and Tenses
scanned, bothering, Appropriate to Text
listening, upsetting Vocabulary Network:
Challenge Words: omitted, Words About Changing
merited, tapered, equipped, Feelings
recurring
Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Children of the Midnight Sun: Young Compare and Contrast Common Suffixes Climate Change Comes to lore, abundance, lush, teeming, Endings and Suffixes Longer Sentences Strategies Argument Writing
Native Voices of Alaska Alaska altered, sophisticated, retains, Collaborate: Adapt
Genre: Literary Nonfiction Target Strategy concept, cultural, heritage Spelling Words How English Works Language Choices to Writing Form
Question Speaking/Listening: Evaluating Basic Words: reserved, Connecting Ideas Purpose, Task, Audience Draft, Revise, Edit, and
Main Selection whether the author’s claim is Domain-Specific Vocabulary unlikely, purposeful, Interpret: Explain How an Publish an Argument
Native American Poetry Supporting Skills supported, citing details ceremony, generation, indigenous, adorable, amazement, Author/Speaker Uses
Genre: Poetry Arguments and Claims traditional, tribal gentleness, sparkling, Language to Present Focus Trait
Author’s Purpose Speaking and Listening Skill homeless, excitement, and Support Ideas/ Conventions
Compare Poetry Vocabulary Strategies mileage, graceful, sincerely, Opinions
10 Synonyms advanced, usable, Produce: Plan and Deliver Write About Reading
amusement, entirely, Oral Presentations/ Performance Task
wireless, excluding, scarcely, Justify Opinions with
changeable Textual Evidence or
Review Words: freezing, Background Knowledge
lately, forgiveness, How English Works:
settlement, damaged Expand Sentences with
Challenge Words: inspiring, Adverbials
idleness, achievement Vocabulary Network:
Words About Culture
Anchor Texts Grammar Review Writing Mode

All selections Complete Sentences; Argument
Performance
Genres: multiple Direct Quotations

Task
Writing Form
Opinion Essay
Trade Novel Target Strategies Accuracy Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Arts Integrated Language Collaborative Project
Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Monitor/Clarify and Self- Emmett Till segregation, grievances, boycott, Review Arts Review Working Together for
Montgomery Bus Boycott Summarize Correction submission, galvanized, violating, Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review Change
Genre: Informational Text Infer/Predict Speaking/Listening: Paraphrase momentous, eminent, oppression,
Extended
Reading
Visualize Portions of a Text Read Aloud advocating, compromise, Write About Media
Analyze/Evaluate commitment, perpetuate,
Question vagrancy, indicted, appeal, Write About Reading
injunction, landmark, suppressed,
creed

GRADE 6 • Unit 3
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Great Fire Sequence of Events Common Word A Firefighting Uncle stifling, ambled, intense, smolder, Suffixes: -ion or -ation Subject and Object Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Literary Nonfiction Parts ornately, proclaimed, hazards, Pronouns Collaborate: Adapt
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Citing unrelenting, flared, alleviate Spelling Words Language Choices Writing Form
Paired Selection Summarize details to support an Basic Words: correct, How English Works Interpret: Distinguish Procedural Essay
Fire: Friend or Enemy? evaluation of the main Domain-Specific Vocabulary correction, explore, Text Cohesion Among Different Words'
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skills character combustible, flammable, ignite, exploration, admire, Effects Focus Trait
Figurative Language precaution, volatile admiration, subtract, Produce: Write Organization
Arguments and Claims subtraction, examine, Summaries
Vocabulary Strategies examination, separate, How English Works: Write About Reading
11 Suffixes -ion, -ation, -ism separation, alter, alteration, Combine Clauses Performance Task
preserve, preservation, Vocabulary Network:
reflect, reflection, substitute, Words About Fire Research/Media
substitution Literacy Skills
Review Words: confess, Refocus an Inquiry
confession, contribute,
contribution
Challenge Words: irritate,
irritation, coordinate,
coordination
Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Airborn Story Structure Common Prefixes An Unexpected Adventure jostled, careening, relishing, falter, Prefix: in-, im-, ir-, il- Using Pronouns Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Fantasy supple, taut, frail, engulf, frayed, Correctly Collaborate: Follow
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Sharing undulating Spelling Words Turn-Taking Rules Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict thoughts about the theme Basic Words: illegal, indent, How English Works Interpret: Explain Classification Essay
Riding on Air and reflecting on different Domain-Specific Vocabulary imperfect, irregular, inability, Using Noun Phrases Different Words' Effects
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skills opinions acceleration, altitude, navigation, immobile, inaudible, Produce: Use Affixes for Focus Trait
Personification velocity, wind currents impatient, individual, Accuracy Elaboration
Point of View insecure, impolite, illegible, How English Works:
Prefixes en-, ad-
irresistible, impartial, illogical,
inappropriate, improper,
Condense Ideas
Vocabulary Network:
Write About Reading
Performance Task
ineffective, immovable, Words About
irrational Emergencies Research/Media
Review Words: informal, Literacy Skills
indirect, improve, Multimedia Presentation
incomplete, impress
Challenge Words: immerse,
impartial, illustrious, infer,
irrelevant
Anchor Text Target Skill Consonant Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Onward: A Photobiography of African- Main Idea and Details Alternations Discovering the Northwest sacrificed, frigid, equivalent, More Words with -ion Simple and Perfect Strategies Informative Writing
American Polar Explorer Matthew Passage participants, durable, expanse, Verb Tenses Collaborate: Paraphrase
Henson Target Strategy deduced, affirmed, culmination, Spelling Words Key Ideas Writing Form
Genre: Biography Monitor/Clarify Speaking/Listening: prime Basic Words: circulate, How English Works Interpret: Explain Ideas Definition Essay
Paraphrasing a key aspect of circulation, conclude, Modifying to Add and Text Relationships
Paired Selection Supporting Skills the story and reflecting on its Domain-Specific Vocabulary conclusion, instruct, Details Produce: Use Precise Focus Trait
The Pole! Connotation significance cartography, compass, frontier, instruction, possess, Vocabulary Organization
Genre: Memoir Domain-Specific sextant, territories possession, introduce, How English Works:
13 Vocabulary Speaking and Listening Skill
Give a Speech Vocabulary Strategies
introduction, except,
exception, discuss,
Understand How Ideas
Are Linked
Write About Reading
Performance Task
Figures of Speech discussion, collide, collision, Vocabulary Network:
oppose, opposition, Words About Explorers
estimate, estimation
Review Words: educate,
education, elect, election
Challenge Words: detect,
detection, procrastinate,
procrastination

GRADE 6 • Unit 3
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Anchor Text Target Skill Prefixes and Word Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Any Small Goodness Theme Roots Coach Dad veered, anonymous, bland, Word Parts: com-, con- Subject-Verb Agreement Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction motive, skeptical, reception, Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Ask and understatement, emulate, aim, Spelling Words How English Works Answer Wh- Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize answer questions fanatic Basic Words: contrast, Using Verb Tenses Interpret: Ask and Plan an Informational Essay
The Ball Is in Their Court contact, compound, Answer Questions (Prewrite)
Genre: Literary Nonfiction Supporting Skills Speaking and Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary concentrate, combine, Produce: Use Modal
Hyperbole Participate in a Debate volunteerism, civic pride, citizen, comment, conference, Expressions Focus Trait
Author’s Word Choice patriot, social work compete, community, How English Works: Purpose
convert, conversation, Use Verb Types and
Vocabulary Strategies commute, constitution, Tenses Write About Reading
14 Word Relationships conduct, consumer,
continent, composition,
Vocabulary Network:
Words About
Performance Task
communicate, compliment, Community

condition
Review Words: combat,
commotion, complex,
contain, connect
Challenge Words:
confidential, commission,
compatible, combustion,
comprehension
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Final Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Team Moon: How 400,000 People Text and Graphic Syllables -ise, -ize, Moon Machines lunar, hovering, ascent, likelihood, Final /iz/, /iv/, /ij/ Regular and Irregular Strategies Informative Writing
Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon Features -ive, -age impending, perilous, option, Verbs Collaborate: Affirm
Genre: Literary Nonfiction Speaking/Listening: presumably, unpredictability, Spelling Words Others Writing Form
Target Strategy Paraphrasing key details random Basic Words: revise, How English Works Interpret: Determine Write an Informational
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate advantage, memorize, Text Structure Word Meanings Essay (Draft, Revise,
The Woman in the Moon Speaking and Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary active, organize, criticize, Produce: Write Edit, and Publish)
Genre: Play Supporting Skills Compare Presentations atmosphere, booster rocket, orbit, shortage, advertise, Informational Texts
Domain-Specific payload, satellite attractive, college, explosive, Independently Focus Trait
Vocabulary exercise, encourage, How English Works: Elaboration
15 Style and Tone Vocabulary Strategies
Reference Sources
summarize, wreckage,
recognize, positive,
Expand Noun Phrases
Vocabulary Network: Write About Reading
percentage, sensitive, Words About Space and Performance Task
heritage Technology
Review Words: storage,
relative, average, language,
televise
Challenge Words: utilize,
mortgage, merchandise,
aggressive, compromise

Airborn Complete Sentences; Informative Writing
Performance
Genre: Fantasy Direct Quotations

Task
Writing Form
Supporting Texts Literary Analysis
All selections
Genres: Multiple

GRADE 6 • Unit 4
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Anchor Text Target Skill Comparing Related Phrasing: Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Real Vikings: Craftsmen, Traders Compare and Contrast Words Punctuation Viking Goddess: The Legend of majestic, ruthless, ancestral, saga, Suffixes: -ent, -ant Principal Parts of Verbs Strategies Informative Writing
and Fearsome Raiders Freya destiny, recreational, artistry, Collaborate: Add
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy unearthed, forge, embodied Spelling Words How English Works Relevant Information Writing Form
Summarize Speaking/Listening: Citing text Basic Words: confident, Condensing Ideas Interpret: Evaluate an Compare-Contrast Essay
Paired Selection evidence to support an Domain-Specific Vocabulary confidence, fragrant, Author's Language
Poems That Boast Supporting Skills evaluation of the main idea colonies, foragers, invasion, fragrance, excellent, Choice Focus Trait
Genre: Poetry Author’s Purpose navigation, tale excellence, decent, Produce: Support Elaboration
Main Ideas and Details Speaking and Listening Skill decency, truant, truancy, Opinions
16 Compare Stories Vocabulary Strategies brilliant, brilliance, resident, How English Works: Write About Reading
Greek Roots residence, evident, evidence, Expand Sentences with Performance Task
occupant, occupancy, Adverbs
reluctant, reluctance Vocabulary Network:
Review Words: distant, Words About the Past
distance, frequent, frequency
Challenge Words:
inconvenient, inconvenience,
buoyant, buoyancy
Anchor Text Target Skill More Common Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Emperor’s Silent Army Fact and Opinion Suffixes Qin’s Brain: The Man Behind archaeologists, dignified, mythical, Suffixes: -able/-ible, -ate More Kinds of Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Text the Emperor precede, elaborate, replicas, Pronouns Collaborate: Affirm
Target Strategy temperaments, distinct, lustrous, Spelling Words Others and Ask and Writing Form
Paired Selection Question Speaking/Listening: Discussing excavate Basic Words: visible, How English Works Answer Questions Problem-Solution Essay
Ancient China: Visual Arts the relationships between the enjoyable, celebrate, Modify to Add Details Interpret: Explain How
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skills characters; cite text evidence Domain-Specific Vocabulary incredible, horrible, Phrasing Affects Focus Trait
Figurative Language afterlife, artifact, dynasty, unearth, desperate, cooperate, Audience Organization
Text Structure legacy valuable, appreciate, Produce: Write
considerate, audible, Informational Texts Write About Reading
Word Families (includes Greek and
delicate, washable,
graduate, capable,
Independently
How English Works:
Performance Task
Latin Roots) miserable, sensible, Connect Ideas in Research/Media

fortunate, noticeable, Sentences Literacy Skills
responsible Vocabulary Network: Inquiry Project
Review Words: terrible, Words About
portable, possible, dictate, Archaeology
honorable
Challenge Words: evacuate,
irritable, exaggerate,
improbable, elaborate
Anchor Text Target Skill The /sh/ and /zh/ Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Hero and the Minotaur Story Structure in Final Syllables The Flight of Icarus steadfast, somber, labyrinth, rash, Spelling /sh/ Adjectives and Adverbs Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Myth unravels, fury, bitterly, massive, Collaborate: Persuade
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Discuss embrace, abandon Spelling Words How English Works Others in Conversation Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict main characters’ traits Basic Words: section, shallow, Connecting Ideas Interpret: Explain How Cause-Effect Essay
The Ancient News Domain-Specific Vocabulary direction, musician, rash, Different Words with
Genre: Newspaper Article Supporting Skills Speaking and Listening Skill hero, mythology, odyssey, oral position, astonish, pressure, Similar Meanings Focus Trait
Analyze Setting Tell a Pourquoi Tale tradition, ritual attention, impression, Produce Different Organization
Author’s Word Choice crucial, official, emotion, Effects
18 Vocabulary Strategies bashful, delicious, establish, Produce: Plan and Deliver Write About Reading
Suffixes -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -ment, ancient, situation, suspicion, Oral Presentations Performance Task
-ship permission How English Works:
Review Words: nation, Condense Clauses
expression, connection, to Create Precise
ashamed, imitation Sentences
Challenge Words: diminish, Vocabulary Network:
beneficial, efficient, potential, Words About Myths
compassion

GRADE 6 • Unit 4
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Anchor Text Target Skill VV Syllable Pattern Adjust Rate to Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
The Princess Who Became a King Cause and Effect Purpose The Scribes of Ancient Egypt fragments, pondered, ceremonial, Plurals Punctuation Strategies Informative Writing
Genre: Informational Text divine, supportive, erected, Collaborate: Supporting
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Discuss mission, prosperity, emerge, Spelling Words How English Works Opinions and Writing Form
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify main idea depicted Basic Words: echoes, halves, Text Cohesion Persuading Others Plan a Research Report
Kush solos, leaves, heroes, cliffs, Interpret: Reading and
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skills Speaking and Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary scarves, potatoes, pianos, Viewing Closely Focus Trait
Analyze Historical Literature Discussion delta, hieroglyphics, monarchy, volcanoes, sheriffs, calves, Produce: Write Organization
19 Characters
Conclusions and
papyrus, sarcophagus tomatoes, cellos, wolves,
ratios, stereos, yourselves,
Informational Texts
Collaboratively Write About Reading
Generalizations Vocabulary Strategies studios, bookshelves How English Works: Performance Task
Greek Roots and Affixes Review Words: abilities, Understanding Text
duties, scissors, memories, Structure
strategies Vocabulary Network:
Challenge Words: vetoes, Words About Ancient
mosquitoes, avocados, Cultures
wharves, sopranos
Anchor Text Target Skill More Common Intonation Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Bodies from the Ash: Life and Death Main Idea and Details Prefixes Vesuvius: Tales from an tremors, subjected, dormant, Prefixes: dis-, ex-, inter- Prepositions; Strategies Informative Writing
in Ancient Pompeii Eyewitness outlying, salvage, unaffected, Prepositional Phrases Collaborate: Adapt
Genre: Informational Text Target Strategy opulent, meager, luxurious, Spelling Words Language Choices to Writing Form
Visualize Speaking/Listening: Ask and imprints Basic Words: disobey, How English Works Audience Draft, Revise, Edit, and
Paired Selection answer questions explosion, dislike, interview, Using Noun Phrases Interpret: Listen Actively Publish a Research
Since Vesuvius Supporting Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary disapprove, interoffice, and Ask and Answer Report
Genre: Informational Text Style and Tone crust, igneous rock, landslide, Internet, disallow, disappear, Questions
Analyze Events sediment, seismic international, disrespect, Produce: Plan and Deliver Focus Trait
20 exchange, exclaim, dissolve, Oral Presentation Evidence
Vocabulary Strategies disconnect, interact, distaste, How English Works:
Prefixes un-, re-, in-, im-, ir-, il- export, disappoint, interstate Apply Understanding Write About Reading
Review Words: disrupt, excite, of Referring Reader Performance Task
dishonest, disturb, expected Within Text
Challenge Words: Vocabulary Network: Research/Media
exterminate, interrupt, Words About Volcanoes Literacy Skills
intermediate, intercept, Present Information in
disproportion Various Formats

Performance
The Real Vikings Complete Sentences; Informative Writing

Task
The Emperor's Silent Army Direct Quotations

Bodies from the Ash Writing Form
Genre: Informational Texts Informational Essay
Trade Novel Target Strategies Expression Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Arts Integrated Language Collaborative Project
A Wrinkle in Time Monitor/Clarify Where Are We? uncanny, vulnerable, resentment, Review Arts Review Innovation Fair
Genre: Science Fiction Summarize moderation, tractable, Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review
Infer/Predict Speaking/Listening: Paraphrase essence, tangible, corporeal, Write About Media
Visualize Portions of a Text Read Aloud incomprehensible, nondescript,
Analyze/Evaluate apprehension, malignant, Write About Reading
Extended
Question arrogance, obliquely, tenacity,

Reading
primitive, sadist, emanate,

dais, omnipotent, pungent,
despondency, dwindled, prevail,
permeating
Domain-Specific Words
interstellar, lunar, module, propulsion,
wormhole

GRADE 6 • Unit 5
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Anchor Text Target Skill The Prefixes per-, Phrasing: Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
All Alone in the Universe Compare and Contrast pre-, pro- Punctuation Ninth-Grade Rules blurted, spiteful, scrounged, Prefixes: pre-, pro- Progressive Forms Strategies Argument Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction eventually, comprehension, Collaborate: Persuade
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: abrupt, exhilaration, oracle, stable, Spelling Words How English Works Others in Conversation Writing Form
Paired Selection Infer/Predict Paraphrasing the main idea jeopardy Basic Words: prediction, Condensing Ideas Interpret: Determine Opinion Essay
DNA Detectives project, prevent, prepaid, Word Meanings
Genre: Literary Nonfiction Supporting Skills Speaking and Listening Skill Domain-Specific Vocabulary prevail, proclaim, prehistoric, Produce: Write Literary Focus Trait
Character’s Motivations Present an Argument advocate, clique, confidante, prejudge, preapprove, Texts Independently Elaboration
Point of View empathy, networking pregame, precaution, How English Works:
preorder, prescreen, Use Verb Types and Write About Reading
21 Vocabulary Strategies preshow, pretreat, prolong, Tenses Performance Task
Word Relationships process, protrude, provision, Vocabulary Network:
production Words About Changing
Review Words: prefer, Friendships
prospect, preview,
performing, protect
Challenge Words: prologue,
proportion, prorate,
preseason, prearrange
Anchor Text Target Skill The Prefixes ad-, Stress Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
First to Fly: How Wilbur and Orville Conclusions and ob-, af-, ap-, as- Flying Through Time decrepit, instinct, lurched, frustration, Words with Silent Letters Punctuation and Strategies Argument Writing
Wright Invented the Airplane Generalizations vertical, barren, arose, harsh, Quotations Collaborate: Support
Genre: Literary Nonfiction Speaking/Listening: Discuss key conditions, elusive Spelling Words Opinions and Persuade Writing Form
Target Strategy idea and support claims with Basic Words: aisle, align, How English Works Others Problem-Solution Essay
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify evidence Domain-Specific Vocabulary island, crumbs, gnaw, Connecting Ideas Interpret: Explain Others'
Young Pilot Sets Records aerodynamic, altitude, entrepreneur, design, knotty, bustle, Language Choices Focus Trait
Genre: Literary Nonfiction Supporting Skills patent, wind currents shepherd, soften, sword, Produce: Justify Opinions Elaboration
Personification thistle, knock, wrestle, with Evidence
22 Text Structure Vocabulary Strategies column, autumn, How English Works: Write About Reading
Denotation and Connotation knowledge, debt, numb, Expand Noun Phrases Performance Task
raspberry Vocabulary Network:
Review Words: half, answer, Words About Inventions Research/Media
wreath, comb, wrinkle Literacy Skills
Challenge Words: campaign, Integrate Visuals and Text
coup, solemn, yacht,
pneumonia
Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing More Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Number the Stars Cause and Effect Suffixes Denmark: A Nation of Heroes subsided, strident, intently, implored, Suffixes: -ic, -ure, -ous Contractions Strategies Argument Writing
Genre: Historical Fiction scornfully, warily, confronting, Collaborate: Adapt
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Discuss exasperated, contempt, occupying Spelling Words How English Works Language to Purpose Writing Form
Paired Selection Analyze/Evaluate main idea Basic Words: fantastic, Modifying to Add Interpret: Distinguish Persuasive Letter
Book Review: Number the Stars Domain-Specific Vocabulary culture, curious, nervous, Details Different Words' Effects
Genre: Opinion Essay Supporting Skills Speaking and Listening Skill dictator, nationalism, political party, posture, jealous, scientific, Produce: Write Focus Trait
Figurative Language Give a Speech occupation, propaganda generous, signature, Summaries Purpose
Understanding dangerous, tragic, gigantic, How English Works:
23 Characters Vocabulary Strategies sculpture, precious, lecture, Expand Sentences with Write About Reading
Using Context serious, specific, fracture, Adverb Phrases Performance Task
romantic, ambitious Vocabulary Network:
Review Words: panic, future, Words About Courage
comic, furniture, frantic
Challenge Words: symbolic,
unanimous, authentic,
nutritious, legislature

GRADE 6 • Unit 5
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Anchor Text Target Skill Recognizing Expression Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Author’s Purpose Common Prefixes An Important March intention, retorted, motioned, Prefixes: de-, trans- Making Comparisons Strategies Argument Writing
Underground Railroad inexplicable, legitimate, hoarding, Collaborate: Adapt
Genre: Literary Nonfiction Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Ask and gnarled, destination, inconsolable, Spelling Words How English Works Language to Purpose Writing Form
Question answer questions guttural Basic Words: transform, Text Structure Interpret: Distinguish Plan an Argument
Paired Selection deject, destruct, detour, Different Words' Effects
Home of the Brave Supporting Skills Domain-Specific Vocabulary transmit, default, describe, Produce: Use Modal Focus Trait
Genre: Poetry Variations of English abolitionist, Confederacy, defend, transplant, descend, Expressions in Ideas Evidence
Analyze Events emancipate, fugitive, segregation derail, defrost, transcript, How English Works:
deploy, dethrone, deodorize, Combine Clauses to Write About Reading
24 Vocabulary Strategies transatlantic, decompose, Link Ideas Performance Task
Prefixes con-, com-, pre-, pro- decrease, transaction Vocabulary Network:
Review Words: deserve, Words About Civil Research/Media
detective, transport, define, Rights Literacy Skills
departure Create a Timeline
Challenge Words:
degenerate, transition,
dehydrate, transfusion,
translucent
Anchor Text Target Skill Common Word Accuracy Read Aloud Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Robotics Sequence of Events Parts Robo Dream inaccessible, literally, interaction, Word Parts Proper Mechanics Strategies Argument Writing
Genre: Informational Text stimulus, uncanny, ultimate, data, Collaborate: Ask and
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Discuss sensors, domestic, artificial Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Paired Selection Visualize author’s purpose Basic Words: existence, Text Cohesion Interpret: Explain Ideas Draft, Revise, Edit, and
Dr. Sneed’s Best Friend Domain-Specific Vocabulary refreshment, convention, and Text Relationships Publish an Argument
Genre: Play Supporting Skills Speaking and Listening Skill database, diagnostics, encryption, intermission, uneventful, Produce: Summarize
Domain-Specific Compare and Contrast Media mass production, microchip, perfectly, completion, Texts Focus Trait
Vocabulary reboot improvement, information, How English Works: Elaboration
Main Ideas and Details attendance, reversible, Condense Clauses
Vocabulary Strategies invention, development, Vocabulary Network: Write About Reading
25 Suffixes -able, -ible respectful, unhappiness,
preparation, irrigate,
Words About Robots Performance Task
disagreement, unbelievable,
concentration
Review Words: decoration,
promotion, comfortable,
appointment, reaction
Challenge Words:
acquaintance, prosecution,
precision, immeasurable,
reputation

Number the Stars Complete Sentences; Argument Writing
Performance
Genre: Historical Fiction Direct Quotations

Writing Form
Task
Anchor Text Argument

First to Fly
Genre: Literary Nonfiction
Anchor Text
Harriet Tubman
Genre: Literary Nonfiction

GRADE 6 • Unit 6
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Long Article Target Skill Spelling Patterns in Stress Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Space Trash Main Idea and Details Words from Other Why Explore Space? pressuring, employed, miraculous, Words from Other Languages Titles and Abbreviations Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Text Languages urgent, void, tendency, tension, Collaborate: Respond
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Expressing innovation, submitted, impaired Spelling Words How English Works and Follow Turn-Taking Writing Form
Short Article Question an opinion about the author’s Basic Words: opera, vague, Text Cohesion Rules Narrative Poem
How the Milky Way Came To Be: A claim Vocabulary Strategies antique, drama, tornado, Interpret: Ask and
Cherokee Tale Supporting Skills Analogies debut, stampede, gourmet, Answer Questions and Focus Trait
Genre: Folktale Word Choice Speaking and Listening Skill unique, academy, sonnet, Demonstrate Active Elaboration
Compare Two Folktales brochure, cocoon, fatigue, Listening
Poetry mosquito, diploma, fiesta, Produce: Plan Write About Reading
Moon, debris, cafeteria, quartet and Deliver Oral Performance Task
Satellites Review Words: ballet, echo, Presentations
essay, petite, bouquet How English Works:
Below Level Challenge Words: bonanza, Apply Understanding
Trade Book rendezvous, et cetera, of Text Organization
26 Esperanza Rising battalion, engage to Comprehend and
Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan Compose Texts
Genre: Realistic Fiction Vocabulary Network:
Words About Space
On Level
Trade Book
Brian’s Winter
Author: Gary Paulsen
Advanced
Trade Book
Tracking Trash
Author: Loree Griffin Burns
Long Article Target Skill Recognizing Word Rate Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Denali Dog Sled Journal Conclusions and Parts Living in the Far North: Alaska’s frigid, savor, reflect, Greek Word Parts More Quotations Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Realistic Fiction Generalizations Athabaskans impressive,venture, consequences, Collaborate: Ask and
sparsely,lore, retains, heritage Spelling Words How English Works Answer Questions Writing Form
Short Article Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Discuss key Basic Words: geography Text Structure Interpret: Determine Field Notes
A Harsh Land of Beauty Summarize concept Vocabulary Strategies democracy, microbiology, Meanings of Unknown
Genre: Informational Text Homophones, Homographs, and technology, thermos, Words Focus Trait
Supporting Skills Speaking and Listening Skill Homonyms automatic, mythology, Produce: Write Elaboration
Poetry Simile Analyze and Evaluate democratic, thermometer, Summaries with
Twelve Below, Presentations chronology, automobile, Complete Sentences Write About Reading
Desert Day aristocrat, thermal, geology, and Key Words Performance Task
aristocracy, geometry, How English Works:
Below Level anthology, apology, Use Language
Trade Book thermostat, psychology Resources to Refer
Esperanza Rising Review Words: biology, Readers Back and Forth
27 Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan telephone, photograph, in Text
Genre: Realistic Fiction biography, autograph Vocabulary Network:
Challenge Words: Words About Extreme
On Level archaeology, geographic, Climates
Trade Book bureaucracy, etymology,
Brian’s Winter autocrat
Advanced
Trade Book
Tracking Trash

GRADE 6 • Unit 6
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Long Article Target Skill Recognizing Word Accuracy Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Vanishing Act Understanding Roots Working and Surviving Together distinguish, unrelenting, taut, frayed, Latin Word Roots Commas in Sentences Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Mystery Characters deduced, affirmed, motive, Collaborate: Persuade
Speaking/Listening: Discuss key perilous, unpredictability, random Spelling Words How English Works Others in Conversation Writing Form
Short Article Target Strategy concept Basic Words: prescribe, Using Noun Phrases Interpret: Explain How Radio Script
The Smart Swarm Analyze/Evaluate Vocabulary Strategies contract, manufacture, Writers and Speakers
Genre: Informational Text Speaking and Listening Skill Words Often Confused progression, vocal, manual, Use Language to Focus Trait
Supporting Skills Hold a Debate audience, eject, impose, Support Ideas Elaboration
Poetry Point of View management, Congress, Produce: Plan
Bee, I’m Expecting You; expose, inject, audition, and Deliver Oral Write About Reading
Straight Talk manuscript, vocabulary, Presentations Performance Task
objection, manicure, How English Works:
Below Level proposal, extract Use Verb Types and
Trade Book Review Words: subject, audio, Tenses Appropriately
28 Esperanza Rising
Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan
tractor, object, suppose
Challenge Words:
Vocabulary Network:
Words About Insects
Genre: Realistic Fiction manipulate, protractor,
inscription, auditory,
On Level advocate
Trade Book
Brian’s Winter
Advanced
Trade Book
Tracking Trash
Long Article Target Skill Recognizing Prefix Expression Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Elephants on the Savannah Persuasion Forms Animal Sports Stars majestic, destiny, temperaments, fury, Greek and Latin Word Parts More Commas Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Readers’ Theater massive, embrace, supportive, Collaborate: Reflect on
Target Strategy Speaking/Listening: Reviewing a prosperity, outlying, unaffected Spelling Words How English Works and Support Multiple Writing Form
Short Article Monitor/Clarify statement from the text using Basic Words: pedal, peddler, Modifying to Add Perspectives Personal Narrative
A Colossal Catch details Vocabulary Strategies pedestrian, pedestal, Details Interpret: Distinguish (Prewriting)
Genre: Informational Text Supporting Skills Greek and Latin Word Roots centipede, dental, dentist, How Words Are Used
Mood Speaking and Listening Skill dentures, vocalize, vocalist, to Produce Different Focus Trait
Poetry Prepare a Storyboard vocation, memoir, memorial, Effects Development
The Elephant, tripod, podium, memorable, Produce: Write Literary
Whale manager, manifest, mortal, Texts Collaboratively Write About Reading
mortified How English Works: Performance Task
Below Level Review Words: democracy, Expand Noun Phrases
Trade Book geology, thermostat, to Add Meaning and
29 Esperanza Rising
Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan
automatic, technology
Challenge Words: impede,
Details
Vocabulary Network:
Genre: Realistic Fiction pediatrician, pedometer, Words About Wild
mannequin, memorabilia Animals
On Level
Trade Book
Brian’s Winter
Advanced
Trade Book
Tracking Trash

GRADE 6 • Unit 6
READING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS SPEAKING
SPEAKING&&LISTENING
LISTENING LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE WRITING
WRITING

Long Article Target Skill Confusing Words Phrasing: Pauses Read Aloud Review Vocabulary Spelling Principle Grammar Skill Language Skills and Writing Mode
Storm Chasers Text and Graphic The Force of a Hurricane eventually, jeopardy, vertical, Words Often Confused Other Punctuation Strategies Narrative Writing
Genre: Informational Text Features conditions, subsided, intently, Collaborate: Negotiate
Speaking/Listening: Literature warily, stimulus, data, sensors Spelling Words How English Works with Others in Writing Form
Short Article Target Strategy discussion; paraphrase main Basic Words: desert, dessert, Using Verb Types Conversations Personal Narrative
Whiteout! The Great Blizzard of 1888 Visualize points Vocabulary Strategies hardy, hearty, moral, morale, Interpret: Distinguish (Drafting/Revising)
Genre: Informational Text Suffixes -ize, -ify, -ive, -ity laying, lying, personal, How Different Words
Supporting Skills Speaking and Listening Skill personnel, formally, Produce Different Focus Trait
Poetry Flashback Give an Oral Multimedia formerly, healthy, healthful, Effects and Shades of Organization
Weather, In the Night, Snow, The Presentation precede, proceed, conscious, Meaning
Wind conscience, immigrate, Produce: Plan Write About Reading
emigrate and Deliver Oral Performance Task
Below Level Review Words: loose, lose, Presentations with
Trade Book homophone, homograph Appropriate Technology
Esperanza Rising Challenge Words: sympathy, How English Works:
30 Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan empathy, imminent, eminent Expand Sentences with
Genre: Realistic Fiction Adverbials
Vocabulary Network:
On Level Words About Weather
Trade Book
Brian’s Winter
Advanced
Trade Book
Tracking Trash
Trade Book Target Strategies Expression Read Aloud Content Vocabulary Words Integrated Language Arts Integrated Language Collaborative Project
Tracking Trash Monitor/Clarify That's a Lot of Water! virtual, livelihood, impact, Review Arts Review Waste Not
Genre: Informational Text Summarize oceanographers, hinder, dictate, Spelling Skills Review Grammar Skills Review
Infer/Predict Speaking/Listening: Paraphrase depleted, disperse, intensity, Write About Media
Visualize Portions of a Text Read Aloud undertaken, limitations, precise,
Analyze/Evaluate means, input, verified, variability, Write About Reading
Question highlight, nutrients, vigorous,
density, discrepancy, substantial,
hemisphere, elated, intervening,
Extended
Reading
scouring, scrutiny, correlate,

distribution, hypothetical,
coincided, convergence, precursor,
indestructible, colleagues, aptness,
decades, exposure, uninhabited,
buoyant, destructive, status,
collaboration, equipped, intercept,
deployed, indebted, motivation,
consultant
climate, debris, latitude, longitude,
tide

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GRADE 5.................................................................................... 144

GRADE 6.................................................................................... 178

Features I See Pause for Punctuation scent

GRADE K • Review and Extend

GRADE K • Review and Extend

Decodable Reader How English Works: Write About Reading

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Lucia’s Neighborhood Action Verbs, Adjectives, Narrative Writing

Text Writing Form

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

At Home in the Ocean Sentences, Subject-Verb Informative Writing

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

The Big Trip Sentences, Compound Opinion Writing

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

READING LITERATURE & INFORMATIONAL TEXT FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS SPEAKING

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

My Family What Is a Noun?, Types of Narrative Writing

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Animals Building Homes More Plural Nouns, Types Informative Writing

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Ah, Music! Compound Sentences, Opinion Writing

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Present Domain-Specific Vocabulary Negotiate with Others Write About Reading

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

4 Story Structure suspension, arches, harness sold, window, coach,

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Roberto Clemente: Pride Simple Sentences, Kinds of Narrative Writing

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Genre: Folktale Tenses

Apply Vocabulary Knowledge are Write About Reading

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

Technology Wins the Kinds of Sentences, Informative Writing

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

The Albertosaurus Kinds of Sentences Opinion Writing

100 GRADE 3 GRADE 3 101

Supporting Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

The Grasshopper and Kinds of Sentences, Using Narrative Writing

102 GRADE 3 GRADE 3 103

104 GRADE 3 GRADE 3 105

106 GRADE 3 GRADE 3 107

notches, instructors, crouch, Interpret: Describe

108 GRADE 3 GRADE 3 109

110 GRADE 4 GRADE 4 111

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

My Librarian Is a Camel Kinds of Sentences, Narrative Writing

112 GRADE 4 GRADE 4 113

114 GRADE 4 GRADE 4 115

116 GRADE 4 GRADE 4 117

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode

roving, shuttles, gravity, cargo, Interpret: Determine

Domain-Specific Vocabulary Produce: Write an

118 GRADE 4 GRADE 4 119

dimmed, spinning, Words About Natural

120 GRADE 4 GRADE 4 121

122 GRADE 4 GRADE 4 123

Anchor Text Grammar Review Writing Mode