English Language Arts/English Language Development

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Our goal in SLCUSD is for students to become avid, strategic, grade level readers and writers who are creative, critical thinkers, intentional communicators and self-reflective learners. Rigorous grade-level expectations are articulated in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), in the CA ELD standards, and the CA ELA/ELD framework for reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. These standards and framework guide instruction in both English language arts, English Language Development and literacy in the content areas.

Click below for more information on the Master Plan for the English Learner Program (ELMP):

ELMP 2018 English ELMP 2018 Spanish

Curriculum

Elementary - Kindergarten-6th Grade
Secondary - 7th grade - 12th grade (6th on the Coast)

Elementary - Kindergarten-6th Grade

Reading/Writing/ Phonics

Curriculum: Advance by Benchmark - Aligned with Science of Reading research, Benchmark Advance and Adelante are core language arts programs that provide a cohesive structure for the development of literacy skills and content knowledge.

Phonics is taught in Kindergarten -2nd grade

English Language Development (ELD)

Curriculum: Benchmark Express!

Elementary Dual Language Immersion Schools: Baywood & Pacheco

Reading Curriculum:

Kindergarten-1st grades - Maravillas by McGraw-Hill - Maravillas is a fully equitable Spanish Language Arts program that supports students as they become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural.
2nd - 6th grades - Adelante/Advance by Benchmark - Aligned with Science of Reading research, Benchmark Advance and Adelante are core language arts programs that provide a cohesive structure for the development of literacy skills and content knowledge.

Secondary - 7th grade - 12th grade (6th on the Coast)

Currently, our secondary ELA approach is novel-based, common core aligned with reading, writing, speaking and listening embedded into all classrooms 7-12. English courses focus on teaching the three writing types: narrative, informational/explanatory, and argument writing. The courses instruct students in analyzing both literary and informational texts, building speaking and listening skills, and learning grammar and mechanics. These skills prepare students for 21st century demands such as higher order thinking, communication and collaboration, and continuous learning.

District Approved Supplemental Literature List for Secondary ELA/Humanities Courses

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