Curriculum and Materials Review

Materials for Review
Supplemental Materials Review for Learning A-Z Literacy Materials

Learning A-Z Writing: This digital writing program provides an explicit, systematic approach to writing instruction by engaging in writing and grammar lessons. It provides additional instruction in the writing process and in grammar and vocabulary.                         -                                                                                         Proposed for Grade K-5
 
Learning A-Z Vocabulary: This digital platform supports K-5 students build vocabulary and increase reading comprehension. Teachers can create differentiated lessons for students. It supports effective vocabulary instruction by teaching the context and meaning of words. 
                                                      Proposed for Grade K-5

Learning A-Z Foundations: This digital platform delivers explicit, research-based, foundational skills instruction that integrates: Systematic instruction, modeled lessons, professional development, and skill-building opportunities. It provides a clear systematic scope and sequence for teaching the foundational skills.                                       -Proposed for Grade K-5
 
Learning A-Z ELL: This digital platform provides content-based, thematic resources to develop English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, in addition to grammar and vocabulary. It provides an evidence-based tier 2 intervention program for English Learners to develop and strengthen their language proficiency.                                       -Proposed for Grade K-5
 
Learning A-Z Espanol: This digital program has an expansive collection of resources that enhances student Spanish literacy skills.  Using authentic resources, students experience skills instruction in an environment that promotes Spanish and English. It increases student access to authentic dual language materials to achieve biliteracy.                          -Proposed for Grade K-5
 


Learning A-Z Connected Classroom: This digital platform supports instructional goal setting for K-5 students to provide standards-based learning. A student self-evaluation determines students' reading comprehension and asks questions about their reading behavior. It increases student engagement in literacy by aligning books to their interests, experiences, and reading levels. 
                                                                                                                          -Proposed for Grade K-5


The Department of Curriculum & Professional Development is presenting these materials and would like to invite you to review them online or in-person.
 

Date: September 22, 2023 through October 3, 2023

    Where:  Lee Instructional Resource Center, 2025 E. Winsett Street, Tucson, AZ 85719
    When: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please follow the following information for a preview this platform:
  1. Please go to these websites below to explore each item:

https://www.raz-plus.com
https://www.readinga-z.com
https://www.raz-kids.com

https://www.readinga-z.com/ell/ell-edition/ 
https://www.raz-plus.com/connected-classroom/
https://www.raz-plus.com/espanol/
https://www.foundationsa-z.com
https://www.sciencea-z.com

https://www.writinga-z.com
https://www.vocabularya-z.com


  1. Enter the following username for any of the websites listedjlongTUSD 
  2. Enter the following password for all the websites:  ArizonaWildcats 
  3. Enter the following organization for all the websites: Tucson Unified School District 
  4. Review site by clicking on available material and/or media.


 











Comments can be made online and/or emailed from our curriculum page. For questions, contact Deanna McLemore.
 
Supplemental Materials Review for Dynamite Decodables (Benchmark Education) 

Publisher: (Benchmark Education) 
Dynamite Decodables is aligned to Benchmark Advance and is a program for practice for phonics and fluency. The decodables reinforce the foundational skills for early literacy using connecting reading and writing.                                                                                                                                                                                            -Proposed for Grade K-5

The Department of Curriculum & Professional Development is presenting these materials and would like to invite you to review them online or in-person.
Date : September 22, 2023 through October 3, 2023

    Where:  Lee Instructional Resource Center, 2025 E. Winsett Street, Tucson, AZ 85719
    When: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please follow the following information for a preview this platform:
  1. Please go to this website here or https://instantaccess.benchmarkuniverse.com/ 
  2. Enter the following username:  dynamite414 
  3. Enter the following password:  dynamite414 
  4. Review site by clicking on available material and/or media.




Comments can be made online and/or emailed from our curriculum page. For questions, contact Deanna McLemore.
 
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