At New Vision we use the, Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA). As their website states, CKLA is "A comprehensive Preschool–Grade 5 program for teaching skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, Core Knowledge Language Arts™ also builds students’ knowledge and vocabulary in literature, history, geography, and science." Spelling, grammar, and Sayings and Phrases are also embedded in this rich curriculum.
Core Knowledge Units:
Unit 1: Personal Narratives
Unit 2: Empires in the Middle Ages
Unit 3: Poetry
Unit 4: Eureka! Student Inventors
Unit 5:Geology
Unit 6: Contemporary Fiction
Unit 7: American Revolution
Unit 8: Treasure Island
Genres:
Personal Narrative
Opinion
Informative
Poetry
Friendly Letter
Narratives
Spelling List
The Weekly newsletter will have what spelling lesson we are on each week.