Essentials for Language Arts

• Phonics skill visible (3rd-6th)

• Targeted High-Frequency Words (HFW)

• Comprehension Skill and Associated Graphic Organizer

• Smarter Balanced Relevant Vocabulary and Rubrics

• Vocabulary words with visual representation of the words

Essentials for Mathematics

• Targeted topic should be evident

• Math vocabulary should include visual representations

• Examples of mathematical models that demonstrate conceptual understanding

• Math manipulatives should be available for students to access

• Current graded student work samples