Implementation Guide for Grades 3–5
Planning and Pacing for Grades 3–5 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 recommendations are based on a five-day-a-week schedule. Implementation Implementing each topic will take approximately six to eight weeks, assuming coverage of all the texts in the text set. Timing About 20 minutes per session
Knowledge Library Books Knowledge Library Books are topically aligned, language-rich text sets for knowledge building. Grades 3–5 includes picture books as well as chapter books, including novels and other longer texts. • Use the Topic Overview Teacher Card to launch and introduce the Knowledge Library topic. • 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. • Use the Knowledge Library Book Teacher Card to: • guide responsive instruction; • access suggestions for differentiated instruction. • Use the Knowledge Library Instructional Routines to support teaching and learning.
Knowledge Library Advanced Decodables
Advanced Decodables are topically-aligned short texts used to help students develop essential decoding and word-study skills.
• Use the Advanced Decodables for: • practicing the advanced phonics,
syllabication, and morphology students need to unlock complex text; • building a bridge to authentic grade-level
texts and boosting student confidence; • integrating word study and knowledge building with fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. • Use the Advanced Decodables Teacher Card to: • guide responsive instruction; • access suggestions for differentiated instruction. • Use the Knowledge Library Instructional Routines to support teaching and learning.
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Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing Grades 3–5
Topic: _______________________________________
The following is one model, based on a sample topic consisting of two picture books and two chapter books. Adapt this plan according to the texts in the topic you’re working on and the organization of your reading block. Please note: • The number of sections per book varies. • The amount of time needed to complete sections will also vary.
Week 1: Picture Book and Advanced Decodables Card
Day 1 Topic Launch Media Day 1 of Each Topic Read: Knowledge Library Picture Book • Before Reading
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Picture Book • Read Sections 1 and 2 • During Reading: Sections 1 and 2 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for these sections, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See prompt for each section.)
Read: Knowledge Library Picture Book • Read Sections 3 and 4
Read: Advanced Decodables Card • Introduce Multisyllabic Words with Morphemes • Practice Reading Words • High-Frequency Highlights • Read the Text • Spelling: Writing From Dictation
Read: Advanced Decodables Card • Second Reading
• First Reading: Students share something of interest and something they wonder about.
• After Reading: Build Comprehension and Knowledge • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • Write About Reading
• During Reading: Sections 3 and 4
• Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for these sections, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
• After Reading: Wrap Up
• Show What You Know
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Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing Grades 3–5
Topic: _______________________________________
Week 2: Chapter Book (including novels and other longer texts)
Day 1 Topic
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 1 (cont.) • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 2 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 3 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 3 (cont.) • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
• Before Reading • During Reading: Section 1 • Differentiated
Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Options for Accessing Chapter Books: For each book, choose the option that works best for the needs of students in each small group: • Individual/Partners: Students read independently or with partners and then discuss the book in small groups. Use the During Reading questions to guide discussion. • Teacher-Supported: Read aloud together with students who benefit from extra support, using the During Reading questions for discussion.
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Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing Grades 3–5
Topic: _______________________________________
Week 3: Chapter Book (cont.)
Day 1 Topic
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 5 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 6 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • Catch-Up • After Reading: Wrap Up • Show What You Know
• Before Reading • During Reading: Section 4 • Differentiated
• During Reading: Section 5 (cont.)
• Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
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Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing Grades 3–5
Topic: _______________________________________
Week 4: Picture Book and Advanced Decodables Card
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Picture Book • Before Reading
Read: Knowledge Library Picture Book • Read Sections 1 and 2 • During Reading: Sections 1 and 2 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for these sections, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Picture Book • Read Sections 3 and 4
Read: Advanced Decodables Card • Introduce Multisyllabic Words with Morphemes • Practice Reading Words • High-Frequency Highlights • Read the Text • Spelling: Writing From Dictation
Read: Advanced Decodables Card • Second Reading • After Reading: Build Comprehension and Knowledge • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options as needed.) • Write About Reading • Wrap Up the Reading: Knowledge Notes
• First Reading: Students share something of interest and something they wonder about.
• During Reading: Sections 3 and 4
• Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for these sections, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
• After Reading: Wrap Up • Show What You Know
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Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing Grades 3–5
Topic: _______________________________________
Week 5: Chapter Book (including novels and other longer texts)
Day 1 Topic
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • Before Reading • During Reading: Section 1 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for these sections, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 1 (cont.) • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 2 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 3 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 3 (cont.) • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Options for Accessing Chapter Books: For each book, choose the option that works best for the needs of students in each small group: • Individual/Partners: Students read independently or with partners and then discuss the book in small groups. Use the During Reading questions to guide discussion. • Teacher-Supported: Read aloud together with students who benefit from extra support, using the During Reading questions for discussion.
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Scholastic Knowledge Library Planning and Pacing Grades 3–5
Topic: _______________________________________
Week 6: Chapter Book (cont.)
Day 1 Topic
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 5 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • During Reading: Section 6 • Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Read: Knowledge Library Chapter Book • Catch-Up • After Reading: Wrap Up • Show What You Know
• Before Reading • During Reading: Section 4 • Differentiated
• During Reading: Section 5 (cont.)
• Differentiated Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
Instruction (Choose from options for this section, as needed.) • Write as You Read (See section prompt, if applicable.)
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