Elementary Literacy
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.
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.
Standards and Curriculum Resources Overview
Standards and Curriculum Resources Overview
Florida Wonders Core Curriculum
The Sensational Six are the essential components taught in the literacy block.
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.
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:
Gradual Release:
Best Instructional Practice for Reading and Writing
Best Instructional Practice for Reading and Writing
Gradual Release for TIPS.mp4Gradual Release Models diagram.docx The Book Nook
The Book Nook
Quiz for Completion
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.
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.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Torsha Baker-Cunningham: torsha.baker@polk-fl.net
Julie Noel: julie.noel@polk-fl.net
Joy Hall: joy.hall@polk-fl.net
Chris Brennan: chris.Brennan@polk-fl.net
Vivian Socorro: vivian.socorro@polk-fl.net