Literacy
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Embedded Files
EL Resources
EL Resources
Student Work Examples From Modules
Standards Tracking Sheets (2025 Module Editions)
Launching Skills Block
Launching Skills Block
Launching Skills Block - Web Cast (14:35 minutes)
Implementing Skills Block - Video (6:15 minutes)
Phases & Microphases - Resource Manual Chapter (9 pages)
Assessment Overview - Resource Manual Chapter (10 pages)
Small Group Rotation Resources -Links to Planner and decodable routines for each cycle
Behind the Practice: Planning the K-2 Skills Block - Video (5:40 minutes)
Why a Structured Phonics Program is Effective - Article (10 pages)
EL Module Documents
EL Module Documents
2024-25 EL Module Pacing Guide
2015 EL Scope and Sequence - This document outlines the key learning K-5 in the Expeditionary Learning Modules
2025 EL 5th Course Overview - This is a detailed overview of the 5th-grade modules.
2025 EL 4th Course Overview - This is a detailed overview of the 4th-grade modules.
Literacy Anchor Documents
Literacy Anchor Documents
Total Participation Techniques - PDF of activities to engage students in learning
WSD Literacy Elements - This document defines the core elements and the philosophy of teaching literacy at WSD
Foundational Literacy Progression - This document outlines the key performance indicators for foundational literacy at WSD
Writing Rubrics
Writing Rubrics
These rubrics are our K-12 aligned rubrics. Teachers should use these rubrics when assessing student writing.
Poetry
Poetry
Reading Rubrics
Reading Rubrics
These are our K-12 aligned reading rubrics. Teachers should use these when assessing reading.
Speaking & Listening Rubrics
Speaking & Listening Rubrics
These are our K-12 speaking and listening rubrics. Teachers should use these rubrics when assessing speaking and listening
6-Step Lesson Plans
6-Step Lesson Plans
The files below address foundational literacy and comprehension-focused adolescent literacy. These should be used for intervention.
Local Workshops and Professional Learning
Local Workshops and Professional Learning
Additional Professional Learning Videos
Additional Professional Learning Videos
Great Articles to Read
Great Articles to Read
Teaching to Language Variants.pdfWWC-practice-guide-reading-intervention-full-text (1).pdf21025-NCEL-Literacy-Model-FINAL.pdfLeaders of Their Own Learning.pdfAnchor Documents
Anchor Documents
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