Instructing with Precision

District Literacy Framework

This Google slides shows the Literacy Framework for McKenzie County District #1.  It defines many of the different concepts within ELA and shows how we build the foundations of reading for students to develop into comprehension-based readers. 

Literacy Framework 2024.pptx

NDMTSS Conceptual Map 

The following graphic and pdf is North Dakota's state plan for MTSS.

District MTSS Protocol

Multi-Tiered System of Support

K-5 MTSS Process and Decision Tree

Data-Based Decision Making

K-5 Reading Small Group Plans

These small group lesson plans combine the comprehension skills used within a guided reading lesson and strategic phonological awareness, phonics, and word work skills. 

Pre-A Small Group Instructional Guide

Pre-A Lesson Plan Template

Level D-I Small Group Instructional Guide

D-I Lesson Plan Template

Level Q-Z Small Group Instructional Guide

Q-Z Lesson Plan Template

Level A-C Small Group Instructional Guide

A-C Lesson Plan Template

Level J-P Small Group Instructional Guided

J-P Lesson Plan Template

Middle School MTSS Process 

CRUNCH Time-Focused instructional time on reading and math for the entire grade level

LanguageX-an English Language Arts intervention program (co-taught with Special Education)

TransMath-a Math intervention program

PALS Program-an English Language Arts intervention program for every student

Differentiated instruction using Step-up to Writing

High School MTSS Process 

Wolves Time-an opportunity for all students to read a self-selected text every day

Tutorials-an educational opportunity for support in the areas of Math, English and Self Advocacy

Co-taught English and Math Courses

Differentiated instruction using Step-up to Writing

Grade Level Unit Planners

Below you will find a completed sample of our district Unit Plans with instructional best practices used. 

Story Elements (RL.3).docx

Sample ELA Unit Planner 

1st Grade

Unit 4 Personal Narrative.docx

Sample ELA Unit Planner

6th Grade

9th Grade Unit 2.1

Sample ELA Unit Planner

9th Grade