1. Presented by Jen Rolie K-12 Literacy TOSA

2.  Phonemic Awareness  Phonics  Fluency  Vocabulary  Comprehension

3.  Unit Theme (6-week cycle)  Each week guided by an essential question and focuses on a comprehension skill  Daily ◦ Oral language  Listening comprehension  Speaking ◦ Word study  Vocabulary/Spelling/Phonics ◦ Reading  Comprehension  Fluency

4.  90 minutes ◦ 45 minutes whole group instruction  Oral Language  Word Study  Introduce and model comprehension skill of the week ◦ 45 minutes differentiated work time  Independent practice/Small group instruction  Vocabulary  Phonics  Reading  Writing  Comprehension skill

5.  Each week your child will: ◦ Listen, read, and write about the theme ◦ They will read multiple text/stories/novel that relate to theme  Both narrative and informational text **Daily discussions of readings with partner/small group **Focus on higher level thinking skills