English Language Arts

Teachers College Reading Units of Study

Our District also implements the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project reading units of study to complement the reading skills acquired through Fundations and Estrellita. The reading units are taught through the structure of a workshop model, which includes a mini-lesson, independent reading, conferences, small group instruction, and a share session. The lessons within the units reinforce word solving strategies, fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension skills that spiral throughout each grade level. The Jump Rope Reader Series of decodable books introduces beginning readers to new letter sound correpsondences and high frequency words. Students are introduced to memorable characters, exciting adventures, and the foundational elements of literary fiction. These books are easily matched to the phonics work that is currently being taught in first grade.