Implementation Guide for Grades K–2
Planning and Pacing for Grades K–2 Teacher-Led Small-Group Instruction
Topics The order of the topics is flexible and may be determined based on student needs as informed by student data, as well as the specific core curriculum being implemented. Schedule These planning and pacing recommendations are based on a five-day schedule. Implementation Implementing each topic will take approximately four to six weeks, assuming coverage of all the texts in a text set. Timing About 20 minutes per session
Knowledge Library Books Knowledge Library Books are topically- aligned, language-rich texts used for knowledge-building through read-alouds. • Use the Knowledge Library books for: • building knowledge and expanding vocabulary to increase reading comprehension. • inspiring confident, curious, knowledgeable readers. • encouraging and enhancing writing skills. • engaging children in partner or independent rereading.
Knowledge Library Short Reads Decodables Short Reads Decodables are topically- aligned short texts used for explicit and systematic phonics instruction.
• Use the Short Reads Decodables for:
• building phonics and decoding skills. • knowledge building. • boosting reading confidence. • partner and/or independent reading to promote mastery, automaticity, and fluency. • encouraging and enhancing writing and spelling skills.
• Use the Knowledge Library Book Teacher Card for: • responsive instruction.
• Use the Short Reads Decodables Teacher Card for: • responsive instruction.
• options for differentiated instruction. • Use the Knowledge Library Instructional Routines to support teaching and learning.
• options for differentiated instruction. • Use the Knowledge Library Instructional Routines to support teaching and learning.
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Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing K–2 Knowledge Library Books and Short Reads Decodables
Topic: __________________________________________________________
Use the Topic Overview Teacher Card to launch and introduce the Knowledge Library topic.
The following is a general guideline. Time needed to complete readings may vary across texts.
Day 1 Topic Launch Media Day 1 of Each Topic
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Before Reading • First Reading: Share Big Ideas and Wonderings
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Second Reading: Build Comprehension and Vocabulary • Write About Reading
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • After Reading: Wrap Up • Knowledge Notes • Show What You Know
Read: Short Reads Decodables Card 1 • High-Frequency Word Review • Review Sound- Spellings (Word Study or Syllable Types) • Practice Reading Decodable Words • Preview and First Reading • Spelling: Writing From Dictation
Read: Short Reads Decodables Card 1 • Second Reading • After Reading: Build Comprehension and Knowledge • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • Write About Reading • Wrap Up the Reading Knowledge Notes
Note: For Grade K Card 1 Alphabet Reviews, planning and pacing may vary. See the corresponding Alphabet Knowledge Teacher Card.
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Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing K–2 Knowledge Library Books and Short Reads Decodables
Topic: __________________________________________________________
The following is a general guideline. Time needed to complete readings may vary across texts.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Before Reading • First Reading: Share Big Ideas and Wonderings
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Second Reading: Build Comprehension and Vocabulary • Write About Reading
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • After Reading: Wrap Up • Knowledge Notes • Show What You Know
Read: Short Reads Decodables Card 2 • High-Frequency Word Review • Review Sound- Spellings (Word Study or Syllable Types) • Practice Reading Decodable Words • Preview and First Reading • Spelling: Writing From Dictation
Read: Short Reads Decodables Card 2 • Second Reading • After Reading: Build Comprehension and Knowledge • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • Write About Reading • Wrap Up the Reading Knowledge Notes
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Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing K–2 Knowledge Library Books and Short Reads Decodables
Topic: __________________________________________________________
The following is a general guideline. Time needed to complete readings may vary across texts.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Before Reading • First Reading: Share Big Ideas and Wonderings
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Second Reading: Build Comprehension and Vocabulary • Write About Reading
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • After Reading: Wrap Up • Knowledge Notes Show What You Know
Read: Short Reads Decodables Card 3 • High-Frequency Word Review • Review Sound- Spellings (Word Study or Syllable Types) • Practice Reading Decodable Words • Preview and First Reading • Spelling: Writing From Dictation
Read: Short Reads Decodables Card 3 • Second Reading • After Reading: Build Comprehension and Knowledge • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • Write About Reading • Wrap Up the Reading Knowledge Notes
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Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing K–2 Knowledge Library Books and Short Reads Decodables
Topic: __________________________________________________________
The following is a general guideline. Time needed to complete readings may vary across texts.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Before Reading • First Reading: Share Big Ideas and Wonderings
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Second Reading: Build Comprehension and Vocabulary • Write About Reading
Read: Knowledge Library Book • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • After Reading: Wrap Up Knowledge Notes • Show What You Know
Read: Short Reads Decodables Card 4 • High-Frequency Word Review • Review Sound- Spellings (Word Study or Syllable Types) • Practice Reading Decodable Words • Preview and First Reading • Spelling: Writing From Dictation
Read: Short Reads Decodables Card 4 • Second Reading • After Reading: Build Comprehension and Knowledge • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • Write About Reading • Wrap Up the Reading Knowledge Notes
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