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.
2 Knowledge Library Implementation Guide: Grades 3–5
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