Scope and Sequenceof Skill Instruction
K-6
SCOPE AND SEQUENCEGrade 1
Grade 1 Grade 128 29
WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
1
Anchor TextWhat Is a Pal? Genre: Informational
Text
Paired Selection Friends ForeverGenre: Poetry
Decodable Reader Selections
Dan and NanNat CatNan and DanFan, Fan, Fan
Target SkillMain Idea
Target StrategySummarize
Supporting SkillsGenre: Informational Text
Phonemic AwarenessBeginning SoundBlend Phonemes
Phonics Short aConsonants n, dConsonants p, f
FluencyAccuracy: Word Recognition
High-Frequency Wordsand, be, help, play, with,
you
Read AloudThe Lion and the Mouse
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
How to Have a Good Discussion
Selection Vocabularyfun, pal, pet, what
Oral Vocabularybeautiful, excellent, invitation, miss, ruin,
suddenly
Domain-Specific Vocabularyally, relative, aid
Vocabulary Strategies Classify and Categorize Words
Spelling PrincipleWords with Short a
Spelling WordsBasic: am, at, sat, man, dad,
mat
Grammar Skill Nouns
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing FormLabels
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
2
Anchor TextThe StormGenre: Realistic Fiction
Paired SelectionStorms! Genre: Informational
Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Can It Fit?I RanSid PigPam
Target SkillUnderstanding Characters
Target StrategyInfer/Predict
Supporting SkillsGenre: Realistic Fiction
Phonemic AwarenessBeginning SoundBlend Phonemes
Phonics Short iConsonants r, h /z/sConsonants b, gPhonogram -it
FluencyAccuracy: Words Connected in Text
High-Frequency Wordsfor, have, he, look, too,
what
Read Aloud Susie and the Bandits
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Ask and Answer Questions
Selection Vocabularystorm, Pop, come, wet, bed
Oral Vocabulary bandits, brave, chattered, ears, steady,
still
Domain-Specific Vocabularyprecipitation, thermometer, lightning
Vocabulary StrategiesContext Clues
Spelling PrincipleWords with Short i
Spelling WordsBasic: if, is, him, rip, fit, pin
Grammar Skill Possessives
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Captions
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Lesson Selections Concepts of Print Alphabet Routine Phonemic Awareness Letters and Sounds High-Frequency Words
Back to
School (one
week)
Big Books• Jack’s Talent• Back to School
• Print Represents Speech (Introductions and Names)
• Letters, Words, and Sentences• Photo Captions (Names of Countries)
• Environmental Print
• Punctuation Marks and Intonation
• Identify Letters
• Alphabet Song
• Place Names
• Name and Match Letters
• Alphabet Sequence
• Print Uppercase and Lowercase Letters of the Alphabet
• Distinguish Vowel Sounds• Blend Phonemes • Isolate Phonemes• Segment Phonemes • Rhyming Words
• Short a• Consonants m, s, t, c• Phonogram -at
Itolikeaseethewegoisare
Grade 1: Back to School Lessons
Grade 1: Unit 1
Grade 1 Grade 130 31
WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
3
Anchor TextCurious George at School Genre: Fantasy
Paired Selection School Long AgoGenre: Informational
Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Lil and MaxDid Dix Dog Do It?Max Fox and Lon OxIs It Funny?
Target SkillSequence of Events
Target StrategyMonitor/Clarify
Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Word Choice
Phonemic AwarenessBeginning SoundBlend Phonemes
Phonics Short oConsonants l, xInflection -s
FluencyPhrasing: Punctuation
High-Frequency Wordsdo, find, funny, sing, no,
they
Read Aloud Stone Stew
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Using Visuals
Selection Vocabularycurious, school, this, George, kids, mess,
paints, job
Oral Vocabulary apart, crept, proud, sneaked, snout,
worried
Domain-Specific Vocabularymascot, educator, principal
Vocabulary Strategies Multiple-Meaning Words
Spelling PrincipleWords with Short o
Spelling WordsBasic: log, dot, top, hot, lot, ox
Grammar Skill Action Verbs • Present Tense
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Sentences
Focus TraitWord Choice
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
4
Anchor Text Lucia’s Neighborhood Genre: Informational
Text
Paired SelectionCity Mouse and Country
Mouse Genre: Fable
Decodable Reader Selections
PalsNedKen and VicMy Pets
Target SkillText and Graphic Features
Target StrategyQuestion
Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Word Choice
Phonemic AwarenessBeginning SoundBlend Phonemes
Phonics Short eConsonants y, wConsonants k, v, jPhonogram -et
FluencyIntonation
High-Frequency Wordsall, does, here, me, my,
who
Read Aloud Painting Word Pictures
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection VocabularyLucia, book, car, firefighter’s, goal, hi,
home, librarian, neighborhood, pants, plant, street
Oral Vocabulary canvas, combinations, ease, important,
rhythm, row
Domain-Specific Vocabularyurban, citizen, services
Vocabulary Strategies Alphabetical Order
Spelling PrincipleWords with Short e
Spelling WordsBasic: yet, web, pen, wet, leg,
hen
Grammar Skill Adjectives• Size and Shape
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Class Story
Focus TraitWord Choice
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsUsing Text Features
5
Anchor TextGus Takes the Train Genre: Fantasy
Paired Selection City Zoo Genre: Informational
Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Fun in the SunYams! Yum!Fun, Fun, Fun!Bud
Target SkillStory Structure
Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate
Supporting SkillsGenre: Fantasy
Phonemic AwarenessFinal SoundSegment Phonemes
Phonics Short uConsonants qu, z
FluencyAccuracy: Self-Correct
High-Frequency Wordsfriend, full, good, hold,
many, pull
Read Aloud Training Around the Town
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection Vocabularytakes, conductor, train, window
Oral Vocabulary alleys, dash, ferry, space, subways,
sealed
Domain-Specific Vocabularyhabitat, diet, conservation
Vocabulary Strategies Synonyms
Spelling PrincipleWords with Short u
Spelling WordsBasic: up, bug, mud, nut, hug,
tub
Grammar Skill Adjectives• Color and Number
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Class Story
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsClass Report
Grade 1: Unit 1
Grade 1 Grade 132 33
WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
6
Anchor TextJack and the Wolf Genre: Fable
Paired Selection The Three Little Pigs Genre: Fairy Tale
Decodable Reader Selections
Ann PacksTess and JackA Duck in MudDucks Quack
Target SkillUnderstanding Characters
Target StrategySummarize
Supporting Skills Story Message
Phonemic AwarenessFinal SoundSegment Phonemes
Phonics Review Short aDouble Final
Consonants and ckPhonogram -ack
FluencyExpression
High-Frequency Wordsaway, call, come, every,
hear, said
Read Aloud Night of the Wolf
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Ask and Answer Questions: About Stories
Selection Vocabularysheep, trick, wolf, once upon a time
Oral Vocabulary clang, fault, figure, jumbled, plenty,
tossed
Domain-Specific Vocabularymoral, consequence, tradition
Vocabulary Strategies Shades of Meaning
Spelling PrincipleWords with Short a
Spelling Words Basic: an, bad, can, had, cat, ranChallenge: add, pass
Grammar Skill Complete Sentences
Writing Mode Informative Writing
Writing Form Sentences That Describe
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
7
Anchor TextHow Animals
CommunicateGenre: Informational Text
Paired SelectionInsect Messages Genre: Informational Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Brad and CrisWhat Did Dad Get?CrabsThe Big Job
Target SkillMain Idea and Details
Target StrategyInfer/Predict
Supporting Skills Text and Graphic Features
Phonemic AwarenessSegment PhonemesBlend Phonemes
Phonics Review Short iClusters with rPhonogram -ip
FluencyRate
High-Frequency Wordsanimal, how, make, of,
some, why
Read Aloud Prairie Dogs
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Discuss Informational Text: Compare and Contrast
Selection Vocabularybaby, bees, bird, dance, down,
elephants, food, smell
Oral Vocabulary agreement, crowd, discussed, warn,
creek, bills
Domain-Specific Vocabularybehavior, instinct, senses
Vocabulary Strategies Using a Glossary
Spelling PrincipleWords with Short i
Spelling Words Basic: in, will, did, sit, six, bigChallenge: trip, grin
Grammar Skill Commas in a Series
Writing Mode Informative Writing
Writing Form Poetry
Focus TraitWord Choice
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
8
Anchor TextA Musical DayGenre: Realistic Fiction
Paired SelectionDrums Genre: Informational Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Our FlagThe PlanOur Sled ClubThe Pet Club
Target SkillSequence of Events
Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate
Supporting Skills Narrator
Phonemic AwarenessSegment PhonemesMiddle Sound
Phonics Review Short oClusters with lPhonogram -ock
FluencyPhrasing: Natural Pauses
High-Frequency Wordsher, now, our, she, today,
would
Read Aloud The Neighbors
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection Vocabularyaunt, band, guitars, music
Oral Vocabulary crisp, edges, faraway, peeked, smudge,
village
Domain-Specific Vocabularypercussion, composer, rehearse
Vocabulary Strategies Define Words
Spelling PrincipleWords with Short o
Spelling WordsBasic: on, got, fox, pop, not, hopChallenge: block, clock
Grammar Skill Statements
Writing Mode Informative Writing
Writing Form Thank-You Note
Focus TraitWord Choice
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsHow to Make a Musical Instrument
Grade 1: Unit 2
Grade 1 Grade 134 35
WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
9
Anchor TextDr. Seuss Genre: Biography
Paired SelectionTwo Poems from Dr.
Seuss Genre: Poetry
Decodable Reader Selections
Step Up!Splat! Splat!Nuts for Ben and JenMiss Tess Was Still
Target SkillText and Graphic Features
Target StrategyQuestion
Supporting Skills Genre: Biography
Phonemic AwarenessSegment PhonemesMiddle Sound
Phonics Review Short eBlends with s
FluencyAccuracy: Word
Recognition
High-Frequency Wordsafter, draw, pictures, read,
was, write
Read Aloud The Little Red Hen
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection Vocabularybooks, Dr., hit, rhymes, wrote
Oral Vocabulary trip, yanking, twice, awake, wonder, try
Domain-Specific Vocabularyliterature, verse, paragraph
Vocabulary Strategies Antonyms
Spelling PrincipleWords with Short e
Spelling WordsBasic: yes, let, red, ten, bed, getChallenge: sled, step
Grammar Skill Singular and Plural Nouns
Writing Mode Informative Writing
Writing Form Description
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsAsk and Answer Questions Using
Information from Media
10
Anchor TextA Cupcake Party Genre: Fantasy
Paired SelectionHappy Times Genre: Poetry
Decodable Reader Selections
Who Likes to Jump?The Lost CatFlint and ScampThe List
Target SkillStory Structure
Target StrategyVisualize
Supporting SkillsDialogue
Phonemic AwarenessSegment PhonemesMiddle Sound
Phonics Review Short uFinal BlendsPhonogram -ump
FluencyStress
High-Frequency Wordseat, give, one, put, small,
take
Read Aloud Chipper Chips In
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Discuss Sensory Words and Words About Feelings
Selection Vocabularybaked, cupcakes, party, tree
Oral Vocabulary enemies, forest, hibernate, must,
pouches, predators
Domain-Specific Vocabularyemotion, esteem, zeal
Vocabulary Strategies Synonyms
Spelling PrincipleWords with Short u
Spelling WordsBasic: us, sun, but, fun, bus, runChallenge: jump, must
Grammar Skill Using a, an, and the
Writing Mode Informative Writing
Writing Form Description
Focus TraitOrganization
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Trade BookFrom Seed to PumpkinGenre: Informational
Text
Target StrategiesSummarizeMonitor/Clarify
Content Vocabulary Wordsmoist, energy, prickly, tends, attract,
wither, bare, remain
Exte
nded
Rea
ding
Grade 1: Unit 2
Grade 1 Grade 136 37
WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
11
Anchor TextAt Home in the OceanGenre: Informational Text
Paired SelectionWater Genre: Informational Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Seth and BethZeb YakThe Duck NestAnimal Moms
Target SkillAuthor’s Purpose
Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate
Supporting SkillsDetails
Phonemic AwarenessBlend PhonemesSegment Phonemes
Phonics Digraph thBase Words and -s, -es,
-ed, -ing Endings
FluencyPhrasing Punctuation
High-Frequency Wordsblue, cold, far, little, live,
their, water, where
Read Aloud The Piano Lessons
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection Vocabularybiggest, feet, grow, manatees, ocean,
penguins, sea otters, turtle, warm, whales
Oral Vocabulary companions, exchange, gracefully,
portions, practice, strict
Domain-Specific Vocabularyarctic, current, tidal
Vocabulary Strategies Classify and Categorize Color Words
Spelling PrincipleWords with th
Spelling Words Basic: that, then, this, them,
with, bathChallenge: thick, tenth
Grammar Skill Proper Nouns
Writing Mode Informative Writing
Writing Form Sentences That Inform (adverbs)
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsFacts About an Ocean Animal and Its
Habitat
12
Anchor TextHow Leopard Got His
Spots Genre: Folktale
Paired Selection The Rain ForestGenre: Informational Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Scratch, ChompRich Gets a DogChampsKits, Chicks, and Pups
Target SkillSequence of Events
StrategyQuestion
Supporting SkillsStory Lesson
Phonemic AwarenessBlend and Segment
PhonemesSubstitute Initial
Phonemes
Phonics Digraphs ch, tchPossessives with ’sPhonogram -atch
FluencyRate
High-Frequency Wordsbeen, brown, know, never,
off, out, own, very
Read Aloud Turtle, Frog, and Rat
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Giving Clear Descriptions
Selection Vocabularydanced, flowers, giraffe, hyena, leopard,
paint, zebra
Oral Vocabulary adventure, frisky, shivered, spied,
tumbled, view
Domain-Specific Vocabularypredator, primate, jungle
Vocabulary Strategies Homophones
Spelling PrincipleWords with ch, tch
Spelling Words Basic: chin, chop, much, chip,
rich, chickChallenge: match, pitch
Grammar Skill Commands
Writing Mode Informative Writing
Writing Form Instructions
Focus TraitSentence Fluency
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
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Anchor Text Seasons Genre: Informational Text
Paired Selection Four Seasons for AnimalsGenre: Informational Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Phil’s New BatIn a RushRalph Goes to CampTrish’s Gift
Target SkillCause and Effect
Target StrategyVisualize
Supporting SkillsSound Words
Phonemic AwarenessBlend and Segment
Phonemes
Phonics Digraphs sh, wh, phContractions with ’s, n’t
FluencyAccuracy: Word
Recognition
High-Frequency Wordsdown, fall, goes, green,
grow, new, open, yellow
Read Aloud The Prickly Pride of Texas
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Discuss Informational Text: Compare and Contrast
Selection Vocabularyblow, day, leaves, school, seeds, snow,
snowman, spring, summer, fall, winter
Oral Vocabulary bouquet, burst, glows, plow, shrivel,
vines
Domain-Specific Vocabularyweather, cycle, sunlight
Vocabulary Strategies Word Endings -ed, -ing, or -s
Spelling PrincipleWords with sh, wh, ph
Spelling WordsBasic: ship, shop, which, when,
whip, fishChallenge: shell, graph
Grammar Skill Subjects and Verbs• Subject-Verb Agreement
Writing Mode Informative Writing
Writing Form Sentences That Inform
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Grade 1: Unit 3
Grade 1 Grade 138 39
WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
14
Anchor TextThe Big Race Genre: Fantasy
Paired SelectionRules and LawsGenre: Informational Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Tate’s CakesDave and the WhalesA Safe LodgeThe Race
Target SkillConclusions
Target StrategyInfer/Predict
Supporting SkillsCause and Effect
Phonemic AwarenessMiddle SoundSubstitute Medial
Phonemes
Phonics Long a (CVCe)Phonogram –akeSoft c, g, dgePhonogram -ace
FluencyExpression
High-Frequency Wordsfour, five, into, over, starts,
three, two, watch
Read Aloud The Tortoise and the Hare
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Speaking About a Topic
Selection Vocabularycottontail, hay, hooray, lizard, race,
roadrunner
Oral Vocabulary cactus, habitat, mainly, search, stems,
howl
Domain-Specific Vocabularylegal, rule, duty
Vocabulary Strategies Shades of Meaning
Spelling PrincipleWords with Long a
Spelling WordsBasic: came, make, brave, late,
gave, shapeChallenge: waves, chases
Grammar Skill Verbs and Time• Present and Past Tense
Writing Mode Informative Writing
Writing Form Report
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
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Anchor TextAnimal GroupsGenre: Informational Text
Paired Selection Animal Picnic Genre: Play
Decodable Reader Selections
Mike’s BikeThe NestThe Nice VetKite Time
Target SkillCompare and Contrast
Target Strategy Monitor/Clarify
Supporting SkillsText and Graphic Features
Phonemic AwarenessMiddle SoundSubstitute Medial
Phonemes
Phonics Long i (CVCe)Digraphs kn, wr, gn, mbPhonograms -ine, -ite
FluencyIntonation
High-Frequency Wordsbird, both, eyes, fly, long,
or, those, walk
Read AloudThe Dancing Wolves
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection Vocabularyamphibians, body, breathe, feathers,
group, hair, mammals, reptiles, tadpoles, tails, wings
Oral Vocabulary alert, directions, scale, sensitive, swivel,
threatened
Domain-Specific Vocabularytrait, adapt, survive
Vocabulary Strategies Suffixes -er, -est
Spelling PrincipleWords with Long i
Spelling WordsBasic: time, like, kite, bike, white,
driveChallenge: stripe, mice
Grammar Skill The Verb be• Using is, are, was and were
Writing Mode Informative Writing
Writing Form Report
Focus TraitWord Choice
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsAsk and Answer Questions Using
Information from Media
Grade 1: Unit 3
Grade 1 Grade 140 41
WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
16
Anchor TextLet’s Go to the Moon! Genre: Informational Text
Paired Selection Mae JemisonGenre: Biography
Decodable Reader Selections
Go, Jones!So Much FunJune’s PicturesMy Mule, Duke
Target SkillMain Idea and Details
Target StrategyQuestion
Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Purpose
Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Phonemes:
MedialSubstitute Phonemes:
FinalDistinguish Vowel
Sounds
Phonics Long o (CV, CVCe)Long u (CVCe)
FluencyStress
High-Frequency Wordsaround, because, before,
bring, carry, light, show, think
Read AloudOne Giant Leap
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection Vocabularycrater, footprints, gravity, lunar, rocket,
rover
Oral Vocabulary atmosphere, decision, landscape,
miniature, surface, vast
Domain-Specific Vocabularystar, orbit, planet
Vocabulary Strategies Suffixes -y, -ful
Spelling PrincipleWords with Long o
Spelling Words Basic: so, go, home, hole, no,
rope, joke, bone, stove, pokeChallenge: chose, wrote
Grammar Skill Questions• What Is a Question? • Writing Questions
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Sentences About Yourself (main idea)
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsUsing Text Features
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Anchor TextThe Big TripGenre: Fantasy
Paired Selection Lewis and Clark’s Big Trip Genre: Informational Text
Decodable Reader Selections
At the BeachWho Will Teach Us?Plunk, PlunkThe King’s Song
Target SkillCompare and Contrast
Target StrategyVisualize
Supporting SkillsDialogue
Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Phonemes:
MedialSubstitute Phonemes:
FinalBlend PhonemesIdentify Final Phonemes
Phonics Long e (CV, CVCe)Vowel Pairs ee, eaFinal ng, nkPhonogram -ink
FluencyPhrasing: Attention to
Punctuation (Question Mark)
High-Frequency Wordsabout, by, car, could,
don’t, maybe, sure, there
Read Aloud The Rainy Trip
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Speaking to Persuade
Selection Vocabularydesert, engine, exclaimed, island, jumpy,
parachute, stubborn, travel, troubles, tunnel
Oral Vocabulary complain, delighted, horizon, lonely,
pleaded, shelter
Domain-Specific Vocabularyrailroad, pilot, motion
Vocabulary Strategies Define Words
Spelling PrincipleWords with Long e
Spelling Words Basic: me, be, read, feet, tree,
keep, eat, mean, sea, theseChallenge: street, please
Grammar Skill Compound Sentences• Produce and Expand
Compound Sentences
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Sentences About Yourself (details)
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
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Anchor Text Where Does Food Come
From?Genre: Informational Text
Paired Selection Jack and the Beanstalk Genre: Fairy Tale
Decodable Reader Selections
Ray Trains DexSweet TreatsWhat Will We Do?Let’s Eat
Target SkillAuthor’s Purpose
Target StrategySummarize
Supporting SkillsConclusions
Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Phonemes:
MedialSubstitute Phonemes:
Final
Phonics Vowel Pairs ai, ayContractions ’ll, ’dPhonograms -ay, -ain
FluencyExpression
High-Frequency Wordsfirst, food, ground, right,
sometimes, these, under, your
Read AloudThe Three Wishes
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Using Visuals
Selection Vocabularychocolate, favorite, paddies, vegetables
Oral Vocabulary disappointed, eagerly, fancy, scampered,
slippery, spotted
Domain-Specific Vocabularycrop, livestock, orchard
Vocabulary Strategies Multiple-Meaning Words
Spelling PrincipleVowel Pairs ai, ay
Spelling Words Basic: play, grain, sail, mail,
may, rain, way, day, stay, painChallenge: paint, spray
Grammar Skill Names of Months, Days, and
Holidays• Commas in Dates
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Friendly Letter
Focus TraitSentence Fluency
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Grade 1: Unit 4
Grade 1 Grade 142 43
WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
19
Anchor TextTomás RiveraGenre: Biography
Paired Selection Life Then and NowGenre: Informational
Text
Decodable Reader Selections
It Was Snow FunBoat RidesFun with GramRex Knows
Target SkillSequence of Events
Target StrategyMonitor/Clarify
Supporting SkillsUsing Context
Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Phonemes:
MedialDistinguish Vowel
SoundsCombine, Segment
Syllables
Phonics Vowel Pairs oa, owContractions ’ve, ’rePhonograms -ow, -oat
FluencyIntonation
High-Frequency Wordsdone, great, laugh, paper,
soon, talk, were, work
Read AloudChristina’s Work
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection VocabularyTomás Rivera, Texas, born, library,
people, stories, family, teacher
Oral Vocabulary author, exactly, incomplete, permission,
signature, welcomed
Domain-Specific Vocabularyinvention, artifact, country
Vocabulary Strategies Synonyms
Spelling PrincipleVowel Pairs oa, ow
Spelling Words:Basic: show, row, grow, low,
blow, snow, boat, coat, road, toad
Challenge: flown, toast
Grammar Skill Future Tense• Future Tense Using will • Future Tense Using going to
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Personal Narrative
Focus TraitOrganization
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsReport About a Famous American
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Anchor TextLittle Rabbit’s TaleGenre: Folktale
Paired Selection Silly Poems Genre: Poetry
Decodable Reader Selections
Bedtime for RayPancake RanA Springtime RainRosebud
Target SkillCause and Effect
Target StrategyInfer/Predict
Supporting SkillsStory Lesson
Phonemic AwarenessCombine, Segment
SyllablesRecognize SyllablesIdentify Phonemes:
Medial
Phonics Compound WordsShort Vowel /e/ea
FluencyRate
High-Frequency Wordsdoor, more, mother, old,
try, use, want, wash
Read Aloud Chicken Little
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Use Sensory Words and Words About Feelings
Selection Vocabularyapple, Beaver, Goose, happily ever after,
oh, says, sky, told
Oral Vocabulary calf, flooded, meadow, rippled, swarm,
wade
Domain-Specific Vocabularyrespect, opinion, kindness
Vocabulary Strategies Compound Words
Spelling Principle:Compound Words
Spelling Words:Basic: bedtime, sunset, bathtub,
sailboat, flagpole, backpack, playpen, raincoat, inside, himself
Challenge: rowboat, homemade
Grammar Skill Prepositions and Prepositional
Phrases• Prepositional Phrases for
where • Prepositional Phrases for
when
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Personal Narrative
Focus TraitWord Choice
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Trade BookAmazing Whales!Genre: Informational
Text
Target StrategiesVisualizeMonitor/ClarifyAnalyze/Evaluate
Content Vocabulary Wordsblue whale, basketball court, softballs,
mammal, sperm whale, mile, giant squid, baleen, humpback whale, right whale, destroy, scientistsEx
tend
edR
eadi
ng
Grade 1: Unit 4
Grade 1 Grade 144 45
WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
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Anchor TextThe GardenGenre: Fantasy
Paired Selection Garden Good Guys Genre: Informational
Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Mark SharkClark’s PartAt the ShoreMore Fun for Jake
Target SkillStory Structure
Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate
Supporting SkillsRepetition
Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Vowel SoundsSegment SyllablesBlend SyllablesAdd Phonemes
Phonics r-Controlled Vowel arr-Controlled Vowels or,
orePhonograms -ar, -ore
FluencyPhrasing: Natural Pauses
High-Frequency Wordsfew, night, loudly, window,
noise, story, shall, world
Read Aloud Grandpa’s Tree
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Giving Clear Explanations
Selection Vocabularycandles, frightened, poems, shouted,
of course
Oral Vocabulary clever, clues, detectives, poked, sneaky,
whispered
Domain-Specific Vocabularyprune, flower, pollen
Vocabulary Strategies Prefix re-
Spelling Principler-Controlled Vowel ar
Spelling Words Basic: far, arm, yard, art, jar, bar,
barn, bark, card, yarnChallenge: smart, chart
Grammar Skill Subject Pronouns• Pronouns That Name One • Pronouns That Name More
Than One
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Story Sentences (dialogue)
Focus TraitVoice
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
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Anchor TextAmazing Animals Genre: Informational
Text
Paired Selection The Ugly Duckling Genre: Folktale
Decodable Reader Selections
See the BirdsA Bath for MertFox and CrowMeet Gert
Target SkillConclusions
Target StrategyVisualize
Supporting SkillsUsing Context
Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Vowel SoundsSegment SyllablesBlend Syllables
Phonics r-Controlled Vowels er,
ir, ur
FluencyAccuracy: Connected Text
High-Frequency Wordsbaby, begins, eight, follow,
learning, until, years, young
Read AloudHow Bat Learned to Fly
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection Vocabularyamazing, camel, color, dolphin, polar
bear, porcupine, toes
Oral Vocabulary misty, promised, receive, roamed,
slender, sparkling
Domain-Specific Vocabularygills, skeleton, organ
Vocabulary Strategies Using a Dictionary Entry
Spelling Principler-Controlled Vowels er, ir, ur
Spelling WordsBasic: her, fern, girl, sir, stir, bird,
fur, hurt, turn, thirdChallenge: curl, first
Grammar SkillThe Pronouns I and me
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Story Sentences
(vivid verbs)
Focus TraitWord Choice
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsUsing Text Features
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Anchor TextWhistle for Willie Genre: Realistic Fiction
Paired Selection Pet Poems Genre: Poetry
Decodable Reader Selections
Look at This!Two Good CooksGood HomesBig Problems
Target SkillCause and Effect
Target StrategyMonitor/Clarify
Supporting SkillsFigurative Language
Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Vowel SoundsSegment Syllables
Phonics Vowel Digraph /oo/ Syllable Pattern CVC
FluencyStress
High-Frequency Wordsagain, along, began, boy,
father, house, nothing, together
Read Aloud Around the World in a Day
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Speaking to Express an Opinion
Selection Vocabularycarton, empty, errand, grocery,
happened, pocket, shadow, whirled
Oral Vocabulary accent, behave, gooey, siesta, sizzling,
translated
Domain-Specific Vocabularyshelter, caregiver, exercise
Vocabulary Strategies Define Words
Spelling PrincipleVowel Digraph oo
Spelling WordsBasic: look, book, good, hook,
brook, took, foot, shook, wood, hood
Challenge: crook, hoof
Grammar SkillPossessive Pronouns• Using my, your, his, and her • Using mine, yours, his, and
hers
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Story Summary
Focus TraitOrganization
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
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WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
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Anchor TextA Tree Is a PlantGenre: Informational
Text
Paired SelectionGrow, Apples, Grow!Genre: Informational
Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Moose’s ToothMoon NewsBoot’s CluesRed Zed and Blue Stu
Target SkillSequence of Events
Target StrategyQuestion
Supporting SkillsFigurative Language
Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Vowel SoundsSegment Syllables
Phonics Vowel Digraphs/Spelling
Patterns: oo, ou, ewMore Spellings for /oo/:
ue, u, u_e
FluencyExpression
High-Frequency Wordsready, country, soil, kinds,
earth, almost, covers, warms
Read AloudVisiting Butterflies
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection Vocabularyadult, blossoms, center, hundreds
Oral Vocabulary completely, gentle, lonely, recognize,
reflection, settle
Domain-Specific Vocabularyoxygen, nutrients, reproduce
Vocabulary Strategies Multiple-Meaning Words
Spelling PrincipleVowel Digraphs oo, ou, ew
Spelling WordsBasic: soon, new, noon, zoo,
boot, too, moon, blew, soup, you
Challenge: grew, scoop
Grammar Skill Indefinite Pronouns
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Story
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsLife Cycle Report
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Anchor TextThe New FriendGenre: Realistic Fiction
Paired SelectionSymbols of Our CountryGenre: Informational
Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Down on the FarmScout and CountDawn’s VoiceShawn’s Toys
Target SkillUnderstanding Characters
Target StrategySummarize
Supporting SkillsNarrator
Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Vowel SoundsIdentify SyllablesSegment SyllablesAdd Phonemes
Phonics Vowel Combinations
ou, owVowel Combinations oi,
oy, au, aw
FluencyPhrasing: Attention to
Punctuation
High-Frequency Wordsbuy, city, family, myself,
party, please, school, seven
Read AloudSeñor Coyote, the Judge
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Speaking About a Topic
Selection Vocabularybrushes, crates, crew, pails, rejoined,
repaid, seventh, soccer, unloaded, unpack
Oral Vocabulary blossom, ledge, lugging, shady, shallow,
cavern
Domain-Specific Vocabularydiversity, culture, society
Vocabulary Strategies Synonyms with Introduction to Thesaurus
Spelling PrincipleVowel Combinations ou, ow
Spelling WordsBasic: how, now, cow, owl, ouch,
house, found, out, gown, townChallenge: shout, power
Grammar Skill Contractions• Contractions with not • Contractions with Pronouns
Writing Mode Narrative Writing
Writing Form Story
Focus TraitSentence Fluency
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Grade 1: Unit 5
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WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
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Anchor TextThe DotGenre: Realistic Fiction
Paired SelectionArtists Create Art! Genre: Biography
Decodable Reader Selections
BearsHiding and SeekingHenry and Dad Go
CampingSpeedy and Chase
Target SkillCompare and Contrast
Target StrategyMonitor/Clarify
Supporting SkillsFigurative Language
Phonemic AwarenessSubstitute Vowel SoundsSegment Syllables
Phonics Base Words (CVCe,
CVC) with Endings -ed, -ing
Long e Spelling Patterns y, ie
FluencyAccuracy: Self-Correct
High-Frequency Wordsabove, bear, even,
pushed, studied, surprised, teacher, toward
Read Aloud The Art Contest
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection Vocabularyblank, gazing, noticed, squiggle, straight,
swirly
Oral Vocabulary field, magical, shrubbery, softly, universe,
wondrous
Domain-Specific Vocabularycanvas, pottery, watercolor
Vocabulary Strategies Figurative Language (Idioms)
Spelling PrincipleBase Words ending in -ed, -ing
Spelling Words Basic: mix, mixed, hop, hopped,
hope, hoping, run, running, use, used
Challenge: writing, grabbed
Grammar Skill Exclamations• What Is an Exclamation? • Writing Exclamations • Using Determiners in
Exclamations
Writing Mode Opinion Writing
Writing Form Opinion Sentences
Focus TraitVoice
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsAsk and Answer Questions: Using
Information from Media
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Anchor TextWhat Can You Do?Genre: Informational
Text
Paired SelectionThe Wind and the SunGenre: Fable
Decodable Reader Selections
The Three RacesSeed SistersThe Fox and the GrapesJingle, Jangle, and Jiggle
Target SkillAuthor’s Purpose
Target StrategyAnalyze/Evaluate
Supporting SkillsUsing Context
Phonemic AwarenessSegment SyllablesIdentify Syllables
Phonics Base Words/Inflections
-er, -est (change y to i)
Syllable -le
FluencyIntonation
High-Frequency Wordsalways, different, enough,
happy, high, near, once, stories
Read AloudThe Shoemaker and the
Elves
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Selection Vocabularybinoculars, captain, computers, float,
something
Oral Vocabulary cobweb, demanded, dreadful,
grumbled, panted, terrified
Domain-Specific Vocabularymotivation, explore, leader
Vocabulary Strategies Classify and Categorize: Emotion Words
Spelling PrincipleBase Words ending in -er, -est
Spelling WordsBasic: hard, harder, hardest,
fast, faster, fastest, slow, slower, slowest, sooner
Challenge: shorter, shortest
Grammar Skill Kinds of Sentences• Statement, Question,
Exclamation, or Command? • Four Kinds of Sentences • Produce and Expand
Sentences
Writing Mode Opinion Writing
Writing Form Opinion Sentences
Focus TraitSentence Fluency
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Research/Media Literacy SkillsHow-to Report
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Anchor TextThe Kite Genre: Fantasy
Paired SelectionMeasuring WeatherGenre: Informational Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Sally Jane and Beth AnnTy and Big GillyBird WatchingBenches
Target SkillStory Structure
Target StrategyInfer/Predict
Supporting SkillsGenre: Fantasy
Phonemic AwarenessSegment SyllablesDelete Phonemes
Phonics Long i Spelling Patterns
igh, y, ieBase Words/Inflections
-ed, -ing, -er, -est, -esPhonograms -ight, -y
FluencyPhrasing: Natural Pauses
High-Frequency Wordsacross, ball, cried, head,
heard, large, second, should
Read AloudA Hopeful Song
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Compare and Contrast Stories
Selection Vocabularyjunk, laughter, perhaps
Oral Vocabulary assures, audience, chorus, determined,
enthusiasm, stomped
Domain-Specific Vocabularydegrees, temperature, climate
Vocabulary Strategies Homographs
Spelling PrincipleSpelling Patterns igh, y, ie (long i)
Spelling WordsBasic: my, try, sky, fly, by, dry,
pie, cried, night, lightChallenge: myself, brighter
Grammar Skill Kinds of Adjectives• Adjectives for Taste and Smell • Adjectives for Sound and
Texture
Writing Mode Opinion Writing
Writing Form Opinion Sentences
Focus TraitWord Choice
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
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WRITINGSPEAKING & LISTENINGFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS LANGUAGEREADING LIT & INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Lesson Selections Text-Based Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness/Phonics
Fluency and High-Frequency Words
Speaking and Listening Target/Academic Vocabulary Spelling Language Writing
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Anchor TextHi! Fly GuyGenre: Chapter Book
Paired Selection Busy BugsGenre: Poetry
Decodable Reader Selections
Quiz GameJack and the BeansRuth’s DayStew for Peg
Target SkillUnderstanding Characters
Target StrategyVisualize
Supporting SkillsAuthor’s Word Choice
Phonemic AwarenessSegment SyllablesDelete PhonemesDistinguish Vowel
Sounds
Phonics Suffixes -ful, -ly, -yLong Vowel Spelling
Patterns: a, e, i, o, u
FluencyExpression
High-Frequency Wordscaught, took, listen,
thought, minute, beautiful, idea, friendship
Read Aloud A Stone Goes to Court
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Using Visuals
Selection Vocabularyaward, chapter, fancy, guy, rescue
Oral Vocabulary corner, disguised, mystery, seriously,
signs, solve
Domain-Specific Vocabularylarva, antennae, thorax
Vocabulary Strategies Prefix un-
Spelling PrincipleSuffixes -ly, -y, -ful
Spelling WordsBasic: sad, sadly, slow, slowly,
dust, dusty, trick, tricky, help, helpful
Challenge: quickly, hopeful
Grammar SkillAdverbs• Adverbs for How and Where • Adverbs for When and How
Much
Writing ModeOpinion Writing
Writing Form Opinion Paragraph
Focus TraitIdeas
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
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Anchor TextWinners Never Quit!Genre: Narrative
Nonfiction
Paired SelectionBe a Team PlayerGenre: Informational
Text
Decodable Reader Selections
Amy AntJulie and JasonHome at LastSoccer
Target SkillMain Idea and Details
Target StrategySummarize
Supporting SkillsGenre: Narrative Nonfiction
Phonemic AwarenessSegment Syllables
Phonics Syllabication (CV)Prefixes un-, re-
FluencyRate: Adjust Reading Rate
to Purpose
High-Frequency Wordsbrothers, everyone, field,
loved, most, only, people, sorry
Read Aloud The Parts of the House Have
a Fight
Listening/Speaking: Listening Comprehension
Speaking and Listening Skill
Ask and Answer Questions: Informational Texts
Selection Vocabularyalready, dribbled, goalie, rather
Oral Vocabulary mightiest, show-off, waste, wild, wobble,
careful
Domain-Specific Vocabularycooperation, teamwork, success
Vocabulary Strategies Suffix -ly
Spelling PrincipleSyllable Pattern CV
Spelling WordsBasic: even, open, begin, baby,
tiger, music, paper, zero, table, below
Challenge: because, silent
Grammar SkillAdjectives That Compare• Adjectives with er and est • Using the Right Adjective
Writing Mode Opinion Writing
Writing Form Opinion Paragraph
Focus TraitOrganization
Write About ReadingPerformance Task
Trade BookOwl at HomeGenre: Fantasy
Target StrategiesInfer/PredictMonitor/ClarifyQuestion
Content Vocabulary Wordswinter, whirled, whooshed, guest,
pleasant, kettle, tear, tea, sobbed, following, sailed, shining
Exte
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Rea
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Grade 1: Unit 6
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