Course Overview This course helps students develop strong reading and writing skills through engaging fiction, nonfiction, fables, and informational texts. They’ll learn to read closely, think critically, and express ideas with clarity.In writing, students will strengthen their author’s voice, expand vocabulary, and practice correct grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. They will craft organized opinion, narrative, and informational pieces, supported by facts and details.By the end, students will read challenging texts with fluency and expression and write thoughtful, well-structured stories and essays with confidence. Resources Reading & Writing: Sadlier’s Progress ELA Level 2 Grammar: Sadlier’s Grammar Workshop Level Purple Vocabulary: Sadlier’s Vocabulary Workshop Level Purple Writing Extension: WriteShop Junior Book E Course Content: Semester 1 Week 1: Understanding Key Ideas and Details Week 2: Fictional Narratives Week 3: Determining a Story’s Central Message Week 4: Folktales Week 5: Understanding Character Actions Week 6: Fantasy Week 7: Storytelling Week 8: Asking and Answering Questions Week 9: Identifying Topics Week 10: Connections Between Ideas Week 11: Sequential Writing Week 12: Informational Texts Week 13: Explanatory Texts Week 14: Understanding Rhythm and Meaning Week 15: Poetry Week 16: Story Structure

In this course, students will build a strong foundation in reading, writing, and vocabulary through a balanced approach to literacy. They will engage with stories, informational texts, and poetry while practicing active thinking, discussion, and making connections to their own experiences. Writing instruction will focus on organizing ideas, using vivid details, and developing clear nonfiction narratives. By the end of the course, students will grow as confident, independent readers and writers with a deeper enjoyment of literature. Resources Reading & Writing: Sadlier’s Progress ELA Level 1 Vocabulary: Sadlier’s Vocabulary Workshop Level Red Writing Extension: WriteShop Primary Book B Course Content: Semester 1 Week 1: Understanding Key Details Week 2: Retelling Stories Week 3: Describing Story Elements Week 4: Realistic Fiction Week 5: Identifying Sensory Words Week 6: Identifying Fiction and Nonfiction Week 7: Identifying the Narrator Week 8: Fantasy Week 9: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 10 Comparing and Contrasting Week 11: Compare and Contrast Texts Week 12: Writing Fictional Narratives Week 13: Writing Nonfictional Narratives Week 14: Story Problems Week 15: Writing About Real Life Week 16: Asking and Answering Questions

This 16-week plan uses the first eight units of the curriculum to build strong early literacy skills. Students will listen to and read engaging stories and informational texts, practice retelling and identifying key ideas, explore vocabulary, and develop confidence in expressing ideas through pictures and short sentences. Weeks 1–2 (Unit 1): Read and retell familiar stories in sequence; draw and label key events. Weeks 3–4 (Unit 2): Read nonfiction texts; write or draw about a related real-life experience. Weeks 5–6 (Unit 3): Identify the main topic and details; make a connection and write one sentence. Weeks 7–8 (Unit 4): Read informational texts; write or illustrate three facts learned. Weeks 9–10 (Unit 5): Learn new vocabulary from stories; use each new word in a short sentence. Weeks 11–12 (Unit 6): Read fictional stories; write a sentence describing a character or setting. Weeks 13–14 (Unit 7): Read informational texts; identify the roles of author and illustrator, then write one thing learned. Weeks 15–16 (Unit 8): Read stories and short texts; write an opinion sentence with a supporting reason.

This course helps students grow into confident, independent readers and writers through close reading, meaningful discussion, and descriptive writing. Students will explore a variety of complex texts, including scientific articles, historical fiction, and adventure stories, while practicing skills such as identifying themes, making inferences, and analyzing main ideas. Vocabulary development, grammar, and revision are key components, with special attention to descriptive language and clear expression. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze complex texts and produce polished, detailed writing that reflects their unique author’s voice. Resources Reading & Writing: Sadlier’s Progress ELA Level E Grammar: Sadlier’s Grammar Workshop Level Blue Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5 (Fourth Edition) Writing Extension: WriteShop Junior Book I Course Content: Semester 1 Week 1: Drawing Inferences - Fiction Week 2: Determining Theme and Summarizing Week 3: Comparing and Contrasting Story Elements Week 4: Realistic Fiction Week 5: Understanding Figurative Language Week 6: Explaining Dramatic Structure Week 7: Comparing/Contrasting Points of View Week 8: Analyzing the Effects of Visuals Week 9: Comparing and Contrasting Themes Week 10: Writing Nonfictional Narratives Week 11: Revising Nonfictional Narratives Week 12: Drawing Inferences - Nonfiction Week 13: Determining the Main Idea and Summarizing Week 14: Explaining Relationships Between Ideas Week 15: Determining Word Meanings Week 16: Descriptive Writing

Course Overview This course helps students grow as thoughtful, independent readers and writers through engaging fiction, nonfiction, technical texts, and research reports. They’ll learn to analyze complex texts, connect ideas, and compare genres while expanding their vocabulary for use in reading, writing, and discussion.In writing, students will take ownership of the process: planning, revising, and editing narratives, opinion pieces, and informative texts. They’ll strengthen structure, grammar, and clarity while developing a unique author’s voice and using vivid, descriptive language.By the end, students will confidently read with depth and write with creativity and precision, ready for new academic challenges. Resources Resources Reading & Writing: Sadlier’s Progress ELA Level C Grammar: Sadlier’s Grammar Workshop Level Green Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000 Book 3 (Fourth Edition) Writing Extension: WriteShop Junior Book F Course Content: Semester 1 Week 1: Fiction: Asking and Answering Questions Week 2: Determining a Central Message Week 3: Describing Characters Week 4: Folktales, Fables and Myths Week 5: Distinguishing Literal and Nonliteral Language Week 6: Understanding Parts of a Drama Week 7: Fiction: Distinguishing Points of View Week 8: Connecting Illustrations and Text Week 9: Comparing and Contrasting Stories Week 10: Writing Fictional Narratives Week 11: Revising Fictional Narratives Week 12: Nonfiction: Asking and Answering Questions Week 13: Determining the Main Idea and Key Details Week 14: Describing Relationships Between Ideas Week 15: Determining Word Meanings Week 16: Vocabulary in Context

Course Overview This course helps students become confident, independent readers and writers through engaging with a variety of complex texts, including historical fiction, biographies, drama, and technical literature. Students will build critical thinking skills, analyze how authors use evidence, expand vocabulary through context clues and Greek/Latin roots, and apply new words in both writing and conversation. Writing instruction emphasizes planning, organization, vivid language, and revision across fiction and nonfiction genres. By the end, students will be able to read deeply, identify literary elements, compare texts thoughtfully, and produce well-structured, expressive writing with varied sentence structure and proper grammar. Resources Reading & Writing: Sadlier’s Progress ELA Level D Grammar: Sadlier’s Grammar Workshop Level Orange Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000 Book 4 (Fourth Edition) Writing Extension: WriteShop Junior Book F Course Content: Semester 1 Week 1: Drawing Inferences Week 2: Determining Theme and Summarizing Week 3: Describing Characters, Settings, and Events Week 4: Difficult Journeys Week 5: Determining Word Meanings Week 6: Explaining Structural Elements Week 7: Comparing/Contrasting Points of View Week 8: Making Connections Between Texts Week 9: Comparing and Contrasting Themes and Topics Week 10: Writing Fictional Narratives Week 11: Revising Fictional Narratives Week 12: Drawing Inferences Week 13: Determining the Main Idea and Summarizing Week 14: Explaining Events and Ideas Week 15: Determining Word Meanings Week 16: Vocabulary in Context

This course strengthens students’ reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills through close analysis of complex texts. Students will learn to structure their writing clearly, use evidence effectively, and apply grammar for precision and style. By the end, they will be able to read and write with clarity and confidence, using evidence and structure to express their ideas effectively in middle school-level assignments.