Lesson Design

Lesson plans for each module contain comprehensive literacy components, including:

• Tiered Vocabulary Development
• Reading Comprehension: Before, During, After Reading Activities
• Academic Dialogue
• Writing to Learn
• Writing to Demonstrate Learning: Informational, Narrative, and Persuasive Writing Prompts (K-5)
• ECERS-aligned Centers (Preschool)
• Project-Based Learning Experiences (6-8)
• Summative and Formative Assessments
• Gradual Release Process
• Extension Activities to Differentiate & Scaffold Learning, and to make connections to core text themes