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Approved Multilingual and Multicultural Education Resources
¡Arriba la lectura! HMH is designed to meet the rigor of Common Core State Standards, with the Understanding by Design protocol which supports the ELL Content Based Thematic Units within the Integrate Curriculum. ¡Arriba la lectura! follows a workshop model, which aligns with the district’s balanced literacy framework. ¡Arriba la lectura! provides a culturally relevant and ethnically diverse text sets build cross-disciplinary knowledge and serve as a springboard for writing and discussion. It provides a flexible instructional model . It also includes extensive writing strategies and the Foundational Skills component, which is specific to the Spanish language which is embedded within the context of culturally diverse literature that promotes students’ literacy growth and Spanish language acceleration. This resource features Spanish as a Global Language with information about lexical variations or regionalisms. In support of a blended learning model for instruction, the Common Cartridge allows the integration of Arriba la Lectura’s digital content into Canvas, the district’s newly adopted Learning Management System.
Used for Dual Language students in grades 4 and 6
Location: Ed your friend app located in Clever
Log in - Use your district issued email
Help: email curriculumapps@u-46.org
Data Updates: Nightly
Available at Home: Yes
An accelerated, systematic, explicit phonics program which provides children with the phonics tolls necessary to decode beginning reading material in Spanish. This developmentally appropriate program provides an individualized approach whereby students progress at their own pace. It is designed to be accelerated but is also adaptable to remedial students. This reading material progress in order of complexity, from simple to complex, thus providing increasing levels of difficulty. The program promotes parental involvement in childrens’ learning. Assessment includes the progress charts and informational, quick assessments throughout the program
Used for Grades K-1
Location: Estrellita Website
Help: email jose.marrero@estrellita.com
Data Updates: N/A
Available at Home: Yes
SOPPA Agreement
Captivates childrens’ imaginations with songs and stories. Sing engaging songs to introduce content and sounds/spellings to build phonological awareness. Teach and practice sounds/spellings, letter formation, and other key reading skills to develop foundational literacy skills
Used for Grades K-2
Location: available via Clever
Help: Instrucciones para descargar ficheros de audio/visuales
Vídeo - Como bajar recursos de CANCIONES y CUENTOS
Data Updates: N/A
Available at Home: Yes
No SOPPA Agreement needed
A comprehensive English language development program that provides everything teachers need for effective instruction. Domain-based instruction includes a focus on academic language and vocabulary development; thematic, content-based instruction; differentiated instruction for language and literacy; and a daily instructional routine in oral language, reading, and writing
Used for Dual Language and ESL students in grades K-5
Location: Think Central app in Clever
Log in - Log in with your u46 google account
Help: email curriculumapps@u-46.org.
Data Updates: Nightly
Available at Home: Yes
BrainPop
Supports Grades K-12
Location:
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Help: email curriculumapps@u-46.org
Data Updates: N/A
Available at Home: Yes
Achieve3000
Supports Grades 7-8
Location:
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Help: email curriculumapps@u-46.org
Data Updates: Nightly
Available at Home: Yes
My Perspective is an English language arts curriculum that values the perspective of the learner, collectively and individually, and provides next-gen learning experiences that promote higher achievement and develop the competencies needed for college and career readiness. Interactive learning blends print and technology in a student-centered, teacher-inspired classroom.
Used for ESL grades 9-12
Location: EasyBridge app in Clever
Log in - Use your U46 email to login
Help: email curriculumapps@u-46.org
Data Updates: Nightly
Available at Home: Yes
National Geographic Learning Life
National Geographic Learning brings the world to your classroom with Life, a six-level integrated-skills series that develops fluency in American English. Through an exploration of real world content from National Geographic through stunning images, text, and video, learners will strengthen their existing global connections while learning English.
Used for grades 9-12
Location: Cengage Website
Help: View our Support Document or email Charlie.Adam@cengage.com
Data Updates: N/A
Available at Home: Yes
Flocabulary provides hip-hop videos and instructional activities that promote literacy and spark creativity.
Used for grades
Location: Flocabulary Website
Help:
Data Updates: N/A
Available at Home: Yes
Culturas del Mundo y Geografia
Social Studies Resource Found through the National Geographic app in Clever
Used for Grade 7
Location: Accessed through Canvas
Help: email curriculumapps@u-46.org
Data Updates: Nightly
Available at Home: Yes
Mystery Science provides lessons that inspire kids to love science.
Used for grades K-6
Location: Mystery Science Website
Help:
Data Updates: N/A
Available at Home: Yes
SOPPA Agreement
Starfall emphasizes exploration, play, and positive reinforcement to teach children to read.
Used for grades K-6
Location: Starfall Website
Help:
Data Updates: N/A
Available at Home: Yes