Essentials for English Language Arts

• Sound Spelling Cards

• Targeted sound should be visible with the associated spelling sound card and words with spelling sound pattern.

• Targeted High-Frequency Words (HFW)

• Text-type for writing with an expert model and/or student examples and rubric

• Current graded student work samples (Writing should have a rubric)

Essentials for Mathematics

• Targeted topic should be evident

• Examples of mathematical models that demonstrate conceptual understanding

• Math manipulatives should be available for students to access

• Current graded student work samples