Our English Language Arts curriculum is called Wit and Wisdom  from Great Minds. We pair it with the phonics program, Fundations from Wilson. These are research based curriculums that have excellent intervention and extension options. If you would like to look at Wit and Wisdom in detail, click HERE.  There are four Modules that we will work through this year. See how you can support them at home using the reference guide on the left.

We collect three scores throughout the year from all third graders using AIMS Web. Once in each of the Fall, Winter, and Spring. The scores serve as benchmarks of growth and inform our decision making to provide targeted reading instruction needed throughout the year.  We also tap deeper into strengths and supports for decoding, reading fluency, and comprehension using simple probes offered through Really Great Reading.

Fundations, by Wilson, is supported by research as a phonics program to teach decoding, encoding (spelling), and fluency to build vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills. The district has used this program throughout K-3rd grade. This continuation provides consistency and depth to reading development as an advanced elementary aged learner. 

Packets will come home weekly with a description and examples of what concepts we are working on in class. These packets also provide ways for students to practice these skills. Completing these packets is optional. We will have formal assessment of the skils learned approximately every other week. If you are looking for more information about the program, click HERE.