The Florida Center for Reading Research has free curriculum for Elementary Language Arts available for all on its website.
Background
During the Spring 2004 Florida Reading First, staff from the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) determined that teachers may benefit from classroom materials that would be immediately useful in implementing independent student center activities.
In 2004-2005, a team of teachers at FCRR reviewed current research, collected ideas, and created materials for use in kindergarten and first grade classrooms. These materials were revised in 2008.
The K-1 Student Center Activities include three books and one DVD:
1. Phonological Awareness and Phonics Student Center Activities
2. Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension Student Center Activities
3. Teacher Resource Guide (accompanied by a Professional Development DVD)
The first two books contain Activity Plans and Activity Masters that are ready for immediate use in classrooms. The third book, the Teacher Resource Guide, is an informative guide offering important insight on differentiated instruction and how to use the student center materials. The Professional Development DVD explains how to prepare and implement student centers and provides specific details about the activities.
In 2005-2006, a team of teachers at FCRR reviewed current research, collected ideas, and created materials for use in second and third grade classrooms.
The 2-3 Student Center Activities include three books and one DVD:
- 1. Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Student Center Activities
- 2. Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension Student Center Activities
- 3. Teacher Resource Guide (accompanied by a Professional Development DVD)
In 2006-2007, FCRR reviewed current research, collected ideas, and created materials for use in fourth and fifth grade classrooms.
The 4-5 Student Center Activities include three books and one DVD:
- 1. Advanced Phonics and Fluency Student Center Activities
- 2. Vocabulary and Comprehension Student Center Activities
- 3. Teacher Resource Guide (accompanied by a DVD)
Tutoring companies that are not based in Florida may still benefit from the well put together lessons and instruction sheets for teachers and tutors.
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