Basal+Reading

A basal can be used as the primary form of literacy instruction as it offers plenty of supplements, vocabulary building, and portions of texts that is themed. The basal can also be used as a supplement for leveled text, or magazines. Overview:  __Houghton Mifflin Harcourt__ uses Journeys which is a comprehensive integrated core reading program (grades Prek-6). Journey supports the Common Core by emphasizing explicit, systematic instruction in the areas of reading, fluency, writing, speaking and listening.Journey is easy to navigate both text and online that integrates strong vocabulary and language arts instruction with incredible children’s literature. Journey uses the five elements of learning to read at all grade levels Phonemic Awareness, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and phonics & decoding longer words. And Houghton Mifflin Harcort also has Literacy by Design which is a comprehensive reading and writing program that provides sound research based instruction for grades K-5 that addresses every day challenges with the following features; an integrated reading and writing curriculum; literacy skills that are linked to standards-based science and social studies content; comprehension instruction connected across whole class, small group, and independent reading; and a build-in acceleration system. This basal program has reprinted their materials to link to the Common Core State Standards already. Houghton Mifflin Journeys or Literacy by Design is created for grades K-6 so it would be appropriate for our Elementary school curriculum for literacy. The schools could feel confident in knowing that this reading program is designed with the 5 elements of reading instruction and integration for science and social studies. I would use this basal for my whole group instruction for reading, then as I saw the need for differentiated instruction I would use my guided reading groups as a way to approach individualized instruction using supplemental materials that support the whole text that goes with the partial used in the basal. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/ Holt McDougal Littell Literacy by Design (K-5) with eight levels of text per grade For more information or a virtual sample go to:

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•Journeys (PreK-6) provides systematic instruction for:

•Reading, fluency, writing, speaking and listening, and language.

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For more information about Common Core State Standards go to: http//hmheducation.com/commoncore/index.php

__ Scott ____Foresman Reading Street (2011)__ takes the guesswork out of implementing Response to Intervention (RTI). Reading Street uses classic literature, scientifically researched-based instruction, and plenty of groundbreaking online experiences for high student engagement. This program can accelerate all learners including English language learners. The Scott Foresman program offers professional developmental support for the shift to Common Core standard to combine resources and expertise with evolving and improving instructional resources, content experts, and professional development through instruction on how to: unpack, understand, and implement Common Core, access Common Core State Standards sources, maximize real world 21st Century learning, instructional technology, decisions for assessment data and instruction, and enhance professional growth among teachers and leaders. As an educator the decision should be made for one basal program and not try to mix basal reading together. A district should make the determination on which one to use. Reading Street is also for grades PreK-6 so again could be used in our elementary school. Reading Street (PreK-6) For the 21st Century of instruction for comprehensive Reading and Language Arts. •Offers professional development and support;

•Unpack, understand, and implement Common Core

•Maximize real world 21st Century Learning

•Use of instructional technology

•Assessment Data decision making

•Enhance professional language for educators and leaders.