SFUSD ELA K - 5
Core Curriculum:
SFUSD ELA K - 5
Core Curriculum:
Join us to learn more about using Writable to support students' writing for 3rd - 5th grades.
When: Tuesday, March 24th, 4pm - 5pm
Where: On zoom (zoom link: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/84711269900)
Payment Options: Prop G or 1 Extended Hour
What is Writable? Writable in HMH is a research-backed digital platform for grades 3 - 12 that provides guided practice, feedback, revision tools, and assessment to help students improve their writing skills by integrating with HMH's core ELA programs. It aims to build independent, motivated writers through continuous feedback and growth.
Topics that Will Be Covered:
Overview of Writable in HMH
How to utilize Quick Writes to support student writing practice
Using Writable to have students respond to HMH prompts
Providing feedback to students
CAASPP practice resources for students
There are new resources available on our website to support planning.
Click on your grade level to find the following new resources:
K - 5 HMH Writing Recommendations
Updated pacing recommendations that includes reading for K - 5
2025 - 2026 Year at a Glance
Overview of performance tasks across the year for 3rd - 5th
Updated planning resources (Under professional development tab)
SFUSD K-5 LIBRARY
SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES
Click here for a list of K - 5 library subscription databases available for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Click here for the 2025-2026 K-5 ELA Instruction Year At-A-Glance. The year at-a-glance contains the scope and sequence and pacing for the Modules in Into Reading.
Here is a 50 minute HMH Into Reading Introductory Session webinar and slide deck.
Click here for brief videos on how to find specific resources in the HMH Online Resources.
***NEW*** Click here for steps on How-To Save Lesson Slides as Google Slides
(with presentation speaker notes)
Contact Elementary English Language Arts Team
Katie Eller, ellerk@sfusd.edu
Nikki Thornton, thorntona@sfusd.edu