Elementary Literacy and Language Arts
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Welcome to the Elementary Literacy & Language Arts page. Please utilize the navigation links on the left hand side and the links below for information on the instructional resources.
Click here for PD opportunities upcoming Spring 2018
Benchmark Teacher Tips
New Tip!
- New resources available to support high frequency sight word practice (K-2) and vocabulary instruction in Grades 2-6.
High Frequency Word Game: Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade
Vocabulary picture cards with context support: Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Benchmark Videos Online and Pocket PD
Benchmark classroom videos are available in Benchmark Universe at tinyurl.com/LAUSDBenchmarkU.
- Click on Benchmark Advance in Action.
- LAUSD will be posting pocket PD to accompany these videos.
Pocket PD PPT:- Whole Group Review and Routines- Accountable Talk
Benchmark Pacing Year at a Glance, 2017-18
TK Ready to Advance Pacing, 2017-18
ELA/ELD Online Professional Development Module: Click job aid to access the online module. Select Reimagining ELA/ELD: Ensuring Equity for Targeted Student Populations.Online ELA teacher resources:
Benchmark Universe: Teacher Job Aid revised Benchmark Student Job Aid
Wonders: Teacher Job Aid Wonders Student Job Aid Need Help? click hereEmail your LD Coordinator for the teacher master code.
Schoology contains many resources to support teachers.
How to join Schoology: powerpoint or handout (has course codes)
Benchmark Schoology Course Codes only - Join fellow teachers in grade level communities.
Inventory Support!
Benchmark Inventory Lists by grade
Wonders Inventory Lists by grade
Obsolete Treasures Materials: See Reference Guide 6707.1
for guidelines and instructions for the transfer of obsolete English Language Arts (ELA) and English Language Development (ELD) textbooks.
For support with order discrepancies, contact your LD Coordinator or Elementary Literacy, 213-241-5333.
LD NW
Denise Casco
LD NE
Jen Krauss
LD E
Tiffany Melgar
LD W
Kirk Nascimento
LD C
Becky Canham
LD S
Yvette Monteilh
DOI
DOI
DOI
Alison Pickering
Theresa Wedaa
Leti Puyol
Planning for TK? Some supports to get you started. See
TK classroom environment and the TK Implementation Guide.
For more information about TK, visit LAUSD's TK webpage.DIBELS, TRC, Oral Language Online Modules:
Teacher support on the different resources available for LAUSD teachers and administrators
ELLP - Early Language & Literacy Plan Report - ELLP moves into its second year!Powerpoint to use at school sites:DIBELS Next Assessment: Filling in the Gaps with Progress Monitoring
Teacher ELA/Content Integration Supports:
Free After School Music Integration: Systematic music instruction can support literacy development in early learners. Guitars In The Classroom is offering LAUSD teachers free after school music classes. For more information see flyer.Integrated Literacy and History/Social Studies: See how teacher Jennifer Brouhard teaches history by engaging students identifying key concepts from reading about history, developing academic vocabulary, and speaking and listening to promote their learning and critical thinking skills. - New resources available to support high frequency sight word practice (K-2) and vocabulary instruction in Grades 2-6.
