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K-2 ELA Framework

Explicit Instruction

Foundational Skills

  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Phonics

Reading Comprehension

Shared Reading

Close Reading

Guided Practice

Writing in Response to Reading

Small Group/Differentiated

Instruction

Knowledge Building

Independent Practice

Reading

Grammar

Word Pattern

Greek and Latin Roots

Figurative Language

Vocabulary

Context Clues

Conversations

Oral Language

Language

Teacher Modeling

Writing Process

1:1 Conferencing

Independent Practice

Process Writing

Unit Writing Tasks

Writing Genres

Writing

Making Connections

Guided Discussions

Accountable Talk

Collaborative Discussions

Oral Presentations

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Speaking & Listening

Reading

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Speaking &

Listening

(embedded in Reading

and Writing)

Language

(embedded in

Reading and Writing)

Writing

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Culturally Responsive

Sustaining

Inquiry-Based Learning

Question Affirming Environment

Discuss Rigorous Instruction

Investigate Inclusive Curriculum

Present Reflective Scholars and Facilitators

Categorize

Take Action

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Inquiry-Based Learning

150 Minutes:

  • 120-130 minutes of reading and writing (written response to text) and 20-30 minutes of writing instruction (writing process)
  • On grade level instruction (minimum of 90 minutes)
  • Handwriting (3-5 minutes of modeling) - Remaining minutes are done independently (e.g., bell work, end of day before dismissal, send home as homework)
  • i-Ready (45 minutes per week during center time only)
  • Small group instruction occurs daily, see MTSS Logic Model
  • Heggerty Routine (10 minutes daily)
  • Use resources from Wonders, Heggerty, S.P.I.R.E, Amplify, and i-Ready to address skill deficits
  • Progress monitoring (every 2 weeks for intensive, every 4 weeks for targeted students on RIMPs using m-Class Dibels)

TDN 6/2025

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