Unit Overview/Summary:

The ELA model units support the implementation of an effective and comprehensive core classroom (Tier I) reading instructional program. It is essential to select and implement instructional practices supported by a body of knowledge derived from scientifically-based reading research. Considering the multidisciplinary research on the science of reading and related instructional components, using evidence-based instructional methods, and learning activities that apply the components of the science of reading (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and listening, reading, and language comprehension) facilitates students’ working knowledge of reading processes and skills. Additional information about foundational reading skills and the sub-skills or prerequisite skills students must acquire to achieve the foundational skills, can be found in the document, Building the Foundation: A Suggested Progression of Sub-skills to Achieve the Reading Standards: Foundational Skills in the Common Core State Standards. This document also contains a variety of instructional examples, organized by foundational skill and grade level.   

Unit Focus:

Students will explore nonfiction texts and draw/dictate/write their own simple informative/explanatory texts. During interactive read-alouds or shared reading, the students will practice asking and answering questions, comparing/contrasting text, and illustrations, and discussing key details and the categories to which they belong. In guided or independent reading, the students can read emergent-level nonfiction books. For writing, they can draw and write about an informational topic and include some details. 

Unit Duration: 

20 days (15 instructional days and 5 reteach/enrichment days); Based on 180 minutes to 240 minutes per day 

Subject:
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Unit of Study
Level:
Lower Primary
Grade:
K
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