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THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE
Primary / Elementary
Story: All About Me
Download: All About MeBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning form what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):a* have* family* friend* house* I*+ like* me*+ school* body face favorite name toyStory: At Bedtime
Download: At BedtimeBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
SOCIAL: Self management and responsibility support participation in social, personal and academic environments.
HEALTH: Nutrition, eating habits and preparation choices impact overall health and wellness throughout the lifecycle at individual and societal level.
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):at take* I*+ put*+ on*+ my*+ read*+ good*+ night* hair* bedtime bath pajamas brush teeth storyStory: Busy At School
Download: Busy at SchoolReading A-Z, Level CBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
SOCIAL: Personal, social and academic success requires a belief in oneself, a sense of purpose, and optimism.
SOCIAL: Self management and responsibility support participation in social, personal, and academic environments.
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):school* children* are* sing* they* paint* picture* play*+ game* listen* eat*+ share* numbers* write* thing(s)*+ what*+ could* not*+ see* talk* busy song story snacks toys count ABC's do other main idea needStory: Can I Go Outside?
Download: Can I Go Outside?Big Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
SCIENCE: The survival of living things is dependent upon their adaptations and ability to respond to natural changes in and human influences on the environment.
SOCIAL: Self management and responsibility support participation in social, personal and academic environments..
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):can* outside* no* it* too) cold* coat* very* I*+ go*+ is*+ put*+ on*+ my*+ hat gloves boots
Story: Country Animals
Download: Country AnimalsReading A-Z, Level EBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
SCIENCE: Living things depend on their habitat to meet their basic needs.
HEALTH: Responsible consumers use effective resource management to accomplish individual family and community goals.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):house* clean* when* we* put*+ things*+ away*+ empty* run* play*+ cow* see* you*+ where*+ floor wash toilet wipe counter mirror dishes trash dust furniture sweep vacuum carpet mop scrub takes raccoons wash rivers foxes fields grassStory: Getting Around the City
Download: Getting Around the CityAdapted from Reading A-Z, Level DPosted 11/19/2015Big Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
SS: The location of resources, transportation, communication networks, and technological innovation affect international economic patterns and the distribution of wealth.
CAREER: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):get* the* city* I*+ go* to* my*+ friend* house* on*+ sister* a+ bike* goes* work* she*+ in*+ car* he*+ his* boat* we* all*+ park* walk* together* around skateboard dad mom subway aunt store bus uncle office ferry
Story: Going Away
Download: Going AwayReading A-Z, Level CBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
CCELA: Critical thinkers actively and skillfully interpret, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):go(ing)* away*+ can* get*+ in*+ we* in*+ car* drive* boat* on*+ fly* bike* put*+ on*+ shoes* run* children* how* which* how* bear* same* sail plane pedal balloon float train chug rocket zoom stays ground
Story: Going Away II
Download: Going Away IIReading A-Z, Level CBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
CCELA: Critical thinkers actively and skillfully interpret, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):go(ing)* away*+ can* get*+ in*+ we* in*+ car* put*+ on*+ shoes* run* children* how* which* how* bear* same* sail plane pedal balloon float train chug rocket zoomStory: Going to the Dentist
Download: Going to the DentistBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
HEALTH: Nutrition, eating habits and preparation choices impact overall health and wellness throughout the lifecycle at individual and societal level.
SOCIAL: Self management and responsibility support participation in social, personal and academic environments.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):going* to* the* I*+ am* for up*+ clean(s)* my*+ wait* turn*+ listen* walk* room* big* into* very* keep* hands* myself* open* so* can* uses* out*+ now*+ sitting dentist teeth waiting area quietly mouth tools rinse spit bowl check chair called name still feet specialStory: Happy New Year!
Download: Happy New Year!Big Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
SS: Human actions modify the physical environment, and physical systems affect human systems.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):a* big* day* different* dinner* first* in*+ is* new* of* people* share* some*+ the* way* with* world* around celebrate family football march parades parties watch year
Story: I Like Fruit
Download: I Like FruitBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
CCELA: Critical thinkers actively and skillfully interpret, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):I*+ like* all*+ kind* red* yellow* green* orange* blue* fruit strawberries bananas apple grapes cherries kiwi lemons oranges blueberriesStory: I Like My Hair
Download: I Like My HairReading A-Z, Level DBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
SOCIAL: Awareness of self provides a foundation for an understanding of people and engagement in social, personal, and academic environments.
SOCIAL: Self management and responsibility support participation in social, personal and academic environments.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):I*+ like* my*+ hair* is* fun* we* can* cut* when* walk* dog* black* play*+ short out* best* same* long* all*+ about* why*+ hair* in*+ lot(s)* different+ way(s)* my*+ let* it*+ grow* flower(s)* put*+ red* paint*+ eyes* wear curly mom straight swing match freckles braids spikes colors hang upside down main idea someoneStory: I Like Shapes
Download: I Like ShapesBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
CCELA: Critical thinkers actively and skillfully interpret, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
MATH: Geometric relationships can be described, analyzed, and classified based on spatial reasoning and/or visualization.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):I*+ like* about* learn(ing)* shapes circles triangles squares rectangles ovals diamonds
Story: In the Cafeteria
Download: In the CafeteriaBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
CCELA: Critical thinkers actively and skillfully interpret, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
HEALTH: Nutrition, eating habits and preparation choices impact overall health and wellness throughout the lifecycle at individual and societal level.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):we* eat*+ food(s)* many* mac and cheese cafeteria hot dogs burger sandwich pizza taco pudding
Story: My Flag
Download: My FlagBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
SS: An active citizen is a life long learner.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):my* what* you*+ I*+ see*+ one* blue* how* many* our* found* am* have* flag need stripes square stars complete colorStory: My Pets
Download: My PetsBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
SOCIAL: Building and maintaining positive relationships is central to success in school and life.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):my* pet* I*+ can* have* dog* cat* fish* turtle* rabbit* walk* like* take(ing)* care* hamster parakeet feedStory: Number Words
Download: Number WordsBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
MATH: Mathematical relationships among numbers can be represented, compared and communicated.
MATH: Patterns exhibit relationships that can be extended, described, and generalized.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):one* two* three* four* five* six* seven* eight* ten* who+ book* what* you*+ I*+ see* cat* dog(s)* bird(s)* fish* pig(s)* duck* horse* rabbit* how* many* nine monkeys zebras animalsStory: Penny the Rude Penguin
Download: Penny the Rude PenguinReading A-Z, Level GBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Critical thinkers actively and skillfully interpret, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
SOCIAL: Awareness of self provides a foundation for an understanding of people and engagement in social, personal, and academic environments..SOCIAL: Self management and responsibility support participation in social, personal and academic environments.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):thought* fall* funny* friend fell* family* everyone* fell* down* were* went* into* said* really* it*+ one* day* stood* top* went* she* think* was* about* no* how* better* feel+ Penny rude penguin watching others passed whacked Peter wing smack spun around ice oops sorry mean though bumped crash sliding bellies snow poof didn't bumped swoosh ocean anymore bullyStory: Personal Space
Download: Personal SpaceBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
SOCIAL: Awareness of self provides a foundation for an understanding of people and engagement in social, personal, and academic environments.
SOCIAL: Recognizing thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of self and others enables one to cooperate, communicate and constructively interact with others.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):make(s)* people feel+ this* is* too what*+ if* I*+ get* walk* away* if* give* talk* with* me*+ use* myself* try* will* personal space distance comfortable close happens uncomfortable proudStory: Pizza Fractions
Download: Pizza FractionsBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
MATH: Mathematical relationships among numbers can be represented, compared and communicated.
MATH: Mathematical relations and functions can be modeled through multiple representations and analyzed to raise and answer questions.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):I*+ like* sometime(s)* eat* all* by* myself* this* friend* give* left* there* me* get* pizza whole 1/2 slice 1/4 yummy let's
Story: Polly Gets Out
Download: Polly Gets OutReading A-Z, Level DPosted 12/14/2015Big Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
CCELA: Critical thinkers actively and skillfully interpret, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
SCIENCE: The survival of living things is dependent upon their adaptations and ability to respond to natural changes in and human influences on the environment.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):Polly got* out*+ of* her cage she*+ flew* the* door over*+ trees saw* some*+ houses* a* path pond playground flowers* children* cat* said* squawk home* into* phew was* safeStory: Positive Classroom Rules
Download: Positive Classroom Rules Level APosted 12/15/2015Big Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
SOCIAL: Recognizing thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of self and others enables one to cooperate, communicate, and constructively interact with peers.
SOCIAL: Self-management and responsibility support participation in social, personal, and academic environments.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):I*+ will* in*+ help*+ feel*+ happy*+ my*+ where*+ when*+ play*+ quiet school* friend* sit* hand(s)* feet look* rules a* and* be* use* voice kind* to* myself* ask* for keep* seat am* going* follow* rules the* love* child loud angry
Story: Quiet Voice
Download: Quiet Voice, UpdatedRevised and posted 11/19/2015Big Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
SOCIAL: Awareness of self provides a foundation for an understanding of people and engagement in social, personal and academic environments.
SOCIAL: Self management and responsibility support participation in social, personal and academic environments.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):work(ing)* are* is* write(ing)* his* new* teacher* did* not*+ should* hand* wait* quiet(ly)* came* over* help* ask(ed)* gave* great* what*+ who+ students classroom Mochi counting cards Ginger journal pencil broke needs yelled answer loud raise job
Story: Summer Fun
Download: Summer FunBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.CCELA: Audience and purpose influence the writer's choice of organizational pattern, language, and literacy techniques.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):I*+ summer* in*+ the*+ have* go* park* play* eat* fun* beach picnic camp pool baseball carnival ice cream
Story: Taking a BathDownload: Taking a BathBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
SOCIAL: Responsible decision-making requires an understanding and analysis of ethical, safety and societal consequences.SCIENCE: The health of all living things is directly related to the quality of the environment.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):take(Ing)* get* clean* I*+ water* what* about* bath need bathtub washcloth soap shampoo towel story
Story: The Jacket I Wear in the Snow
Download: The Jacket I Wear in the SnowBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
SCIENCE: Matter has observable and measurable physical properties.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):give* thank* you* the* blue* sky* green* red* yellow* black* brown* orange* friend and* love* flowers* family* purple apple tree for bees earth turkey dessertStory: The Leprechaun Paints a Rainbow
Download: The Leprechaun Paints a RainbowBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
CCMATH: Geometric relationships can be described, analyzed, and classified based on spatial reasoning and/or visualization.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):a* find* the* orange* red* yellow* green* blue* paint(s)* leprechaun rainbow purple
Story: The Weather
Download: The WeatherBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
CAREER: Careful planning is fundamental to success.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):the* is* hot* I*+ and* when* a* carry* cold* love* play(ing)*+ with* my *+ friend(s)* any* in*+ an* hat wear weather shorts t-shirt sunny sunglasses rainy raincoat umbrella snowy snowsuit snow boots mittens
Story: The Weather ReportDownload: The Weather ReportBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
CCELA: Critical thinkers actively and skillfully interpret, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
HEALTH: Responsible consumers use effective resource management to accomplish individual, family and community goals.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):day* to* word(s)* tell*+ you*+ what*+ the* will* be* like* outside* this*+ is* sun* these* are* rain* this*+ every* we* can* look* see* what*+ today* clouds changes weather report sunny cloudy raining lightning thunder stormy snow wind windy
Story: The Wheel
Download: The WheelReading A-Z, Level DPosted 12/14/2015Big Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
SCIENCE: All living things are made of parts that have specific functions.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):it*+ out*+ put*+ on*+ off*+ the* comes* truck* back* hill* faster* past* cows* toward* river* over* and* into* school* town* man(men)* wheel rolls through barn chickens field bridge door policeman garage
Story: Vehicles
Download: VehiclesBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating..
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information
SOCIAL: Awareness of self provides a foundation for an understanding of people and engagement in social, personal, and academic environments..
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):this*+ is* a* fire* school* an* car* vehicles bus ambulance tractor dump truck police snowplow bicycle airplane helicopter
Story: We Make a Snowman
Download: We Make a SnowmanReading A-Z, Level CBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
SCIENCE: People acting individually and/or as groups influence the environment.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):we* make*+ a* I*+ go* out*+ to* play*+ my*+ friend(s)* the* make*+ eyes* hot* nose mouth and* with* Dad yum snowman soup snow arms for
Story: What Do I Wear in the Snow?
Download: What Do I Wear in the Snow?Big Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
SCIENCE: The health of all living things is directly related to the quality of the environment.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):what*+ I*+ in*+ the* warm* to* keep* head* my*+ of* these* all*+ thing(s)*+ play*+ feet body do wear outside snow jacket hat mittens hands scarf neck pants legs boots
Story: What Will I Wear Today?Download: What Will I Wear Today?Big Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: An expanded vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas and information.
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
SOCIAL: Self management and responsibility support participation in social, personal, and academic environments..
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):what*+ is* the* today* it*+ when* cold* coat* weather rains raincoat sunny boots wear bathing suit hat snowStory: Where Should I Put It?
Download: Where Should I Put It?Big Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
SOCIAL: Responsible decision making requires an understanding and analysis of ethical, safety and societal consequences.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):I*+ just* ate( where*+ should* put*+ can* with* the* my*+ water* it*+ in*+ nose banana peel trash finished newspaper recycling bin container bottle blew dirty tissue milk
Story: Winter Fun 2
Download: Winter Fun 2Reading A-Z, Level BBig Idea from PA Voluntary Model Curriculum (Connection to General Education):
CCELA: Effective readers use appropriate strategies to construct meaning.
CCELA: Active listeners make meaning from what they hear by questioning, reflecting, responding and evaluating.
CAREER: Careful planning is fundamental to success.
Vocabulary (* Brigance Subtests, + Core Vocabulary):these* are* this*+ fun* scarves coats mittens boots pants sled winter hats