Instructional Resources

New Video and Familiar Text Lessons

DLM provides Familiar Texts for use during shared reading instruction for students at the initial and distal precursor linkage levels. Shared reading instruction maximizes student engagement and interaction, while asking very few direct questions. These students struggle with engagement and communication. New lesson plans using Familiar Texts have been created. Learn about how to access and use these lessons by viewing the 16 minute video: DLM Familiar Text Lessons

General Instructional Resources

Take a look at the DLM Essential Elements Unpacking document for ELA and Math. This instructional resource breaks down important concepts and specifics, aligning them with grade-level standards and their corresponding Essential Elements.

Mathematics

PA DLM Essential Elements Unpacking for Math.pdf

PA Core Standards to EE with Mini-Maps Math Protected 2-2024.xlsx

Mathematics Glossary

See the PSSA Mathematics Glossary for definitions/descriptions of mathematical definitions.

ELA

DLM_Essential_Elements_ELA_Unpacking with Mini-Maps.pdf

PA Core Standards to EE with Mini-Maps ELA Protected 2-2024.xlsx

Science

Science Essential Elements

Updated Science Essential Elements will soon be available. The updated science Essential Elements are more comprehensive and align to A Framework for K-12 Science Education. The PA Department of Education will have an alignment study of the DLM Essential Elements and PA STEELS Standards completed. Science Essential Elements are available on the DLM website. Science Essential Elements are grade banded 3-5, 6-8 and High School.

Science Instructional Activities

DLM has provided several Science instructional activities for teachers and students. These are located on the DLM Instructional Resources Year End Model and Science.