of this program's comprehensive curriculum. In the following two scenarios, use only the starred activities. Data from the
1. To address weaknesses in student performance. Students whose performance falls below the cutoff test
Negative Present Tense
Statements
and Recognizing Words
Containing r-Controlled
Vowel Sounds
and Use of Quantity
Adjectives some and
Use of Prepositions
after and under
Practice with their and
Phrases: a number of
of Contractions Formed
with are
Words in Rapid Speech
Special Instructional Support
Step 2:
Essential Words
Words for Teachers CD:
Spelling Words
Phoneme Sort: Words
with Short Vowels
Step 2:
Step 4: Folder Activity:
Grammar Sort: Words
That Can be Nouns,
Verbs, or Both
Words with r-Controlled
Vowels
Sortegories CD: Build It
Step 5:
Rock Art to Graffiti"
Syllable Sort: Number
of Syllables in a Word
Step 3:
Words with Prefixes
Sortegories CD:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Sentences With
Compound Subjects
Step 5:
"Becoming an Artist"
Sentences with
Compound Predicates
homework. The student worksheets, including directions, can be found on the Instructional Planning
Students think of multiple definitions for
the words order and letter and write
sentences to show understanding of each
meaning.
Students write fact and opinion
sentences based on the selection
"Making Art."
Students use pictures to write sentences
with prepositions showing positions in
space and time.
Students choose pronouns to replace
nouns and noun phrases in sentences.
Students read the Unit 14 Essential
Words and identify which ones rhyme.
Then they find the words in sentences.
Art to Graffiti."
Students write sentences using
vocabulary from "From Rock Art to
Graffiti."
Students follow the Double It steps and
the 1-1-1 rule to determine whether or not
the final consonant of a base word needs
to be doubled before adding a suffix.
Introductory Paragraph
Students read a given prompt and
choose a position on the topic. Then they
determine star ideas and write State the
Topic and State the Plan sentences
which they use to write a two-sentence
introductory paragraph.
Log and share book summary with the class.
Antonyms, Synonyms, and Attributes
Students read words and generate
antonyms, synonyms, and attributes for
the words.
and Art in Caves"
Students write sentences about the
reading selection "Art at Home and Art in
Caves."
Students identify contractions in various
types of print. Then they determine which
two words make up each contraction.
Students read a series of sentences
and determine which ones are facts and
which ones are opinions.
Students think of multiple definitions for
the words cover and store and write
sentences to show understanding of each
meaning.
an Artist."
Students write sentences using
vocabulary from "Becoming an Artist."
Students sort words based on their
prefixes.
Students write an essay based on their
opinions and what they have learned
about art.
Log and share book summary with the class.
tailor the curriculum
to address specific
instructional needs.
allows students to practice content and
skills in a variety of formats, with
teacher support or independently.
· eReader CD-ROM
· LANGUAGE! Words for Teachers CD-ROM
activities for
preselected activities
depends on student
performance.
content of the unit. They
provide instruction and
practice in areas identified in
the Contrastive Analyses that
can be of difficulty in learning
Academic English. This chart
displays all the Academic
Language learning lessons in
the unit at a glance.