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    ¡Arriba la lectura!

     

    Ed your friend

    ¡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

     

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    Estrellita

     

    Estrellita

    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

     

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    Canciones y Cuentos

     

    Canciones

    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

     

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    On Our Way to English

     

    Think Central

    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

     

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    BrainPop Espanol

     

    BrainPop

    BrainPop

    Supports Grades K-12

    Location: 

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    Help: email curriculumapps@u-46.org

    Data Updates: N/A

    Available at Home: Yes

     

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    Achieve3000

     

    achieve3000

    Achieve3000

    Supports Grades 7-8

    Location: 

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    Help: email curriculumapps@u-46.org

    Data Updates: Nightly

    Available at Home: Yes

     

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    My Perspectives

     

    Savvas Easy Bridge

    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

     

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    National Geographic Learning Life

     

    Nat Geo Cengage 

    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

     

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    Flocabulary

     

    Flocabulary 

    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

     

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    Culturas del Mundo y Geografia

     

    Culturas 

    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

     

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    Mystery Science

     

    Mystery Science 

    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

     

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    Starfall

     

     Starfall

    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

     

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