CKLA= Core Knowledge Language Arts
There are two strands in this reading program. One is SKILLS and the other is KNOWLEDGE.
The SKILLS strand:
provides comprehensive instruction in foundational reading skills such as phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition (i.e. letter-sound correspondence and reading by blending), language skills (i.e. English, grammar, spelling), as well as comprehension and writing instruction.
Orally blend and segment single-syllable words with up to 4 phonemes.
Decode CVC and CCVC words with all short vowels.
Introduces the sound /ee/ and spelling /ee/ as 'ee'
Introduces the sound /ae/ and spelling of /ae/ as 'a_e'
Introduces tricky words: he, she, be, me, we, they, their, my, by, you, your
Introduces the sound /oe/ and spelling /oe/ as 'o_e'
Introduces the sound /ue/ and the spelling /ue/ as 'u_e'
The KNOWLEDGE Strand:
provides cross-curricular information (Science, Social Studies, Health) while developing reading strategies and comprehension.
The Seventh Domain in Knowledge focuses on how and when our country was started. Students will be introduced to many important historical figures and events as the story unfolds of how the 13 colonies were determined to gain their independence from Britain to become the United States of America. The read-alouds highlight several particularly important people in our nation's history--ex. George Washington, Betsy Ross, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere. The role of women, Native Americans, and African Americans during the colonial time period are discussed as well as important symbols (i.e. Liberty Bell, flag, bald eagle, etc..) of our nation. Happy Birthday, USA, on your 250th birthday!! Woo-hoo! :)
Below is for the FUTURE!
When I assign spelling homework (HW), there will be times when you may choose how you would like to complete your HW. Use the following "Choice Board" to help you. Please note--spelling words will not take place until Unit 3.
*Choice Board* Options:
Choose a couple of the following ways to practice your new words:
Put each word in a complete sentence. Underline the spelling word.
Write each word using a different colored crayon.
Use a blue crayon for the vowels ( a, e, i, o, u) and a red crayon for the consonants (all the other letters of the alphabet!)
Make a pyramid using your words. Ex. s
s a
s a t
Do a physical activity while reciting your words. Ex. Do jumping jacks while saying each letter or toss a ball back and forth with a friend while saying each letter in the word.
Use old newspapers to cut out the letters found in your word.
These are just a few ideas. Try to see if you can come up with your own. Have fun!