Welcome to Polk County Public Schools, where we put students first! Your role is to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become lifelong learners. Through reading and writing, students build a solid foundation that enables a successful journey through life.
The Sensational Six are the essential components taught in the literacy block.
The Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking, B.E.S.T. Standards drive all our instructional decisions and provide the road map for each grade level. Click the image below to view the standards.
Gradual Release:
Best Instructional Practice for Reading and Writing
Gradual Release for TIPS.mp4
Gradual Release Models diagram.docx
The Book Nook
What are students reading?
Quiz for Completion
Once you have viewed the videos and learned the expectations for literacy instruction, select the quiz button to complete the course. Be sure to click on the bottom left of the Quiz button to access the quiz.