LKSD English Literacy Programs
At many of our sites, literary programs are delivered in Yup’ik with an English Language component. At other sites the programs are English only. They all use the LKSD Continua.
English Language Development
• Supporting English Language Learners
• ELP Standards
• Required ELD Text
• Ballard & Tighe, Idea Kit
• MacDiarmid, Supplement to the Idea Kit
• MacDiarmid, High Frequency Word Books 1-3
Primary Reading Phases 1-8
• LKSD Reading Continuum
• Reading Workshop (CIM)
• Modeled
• Shared
• Guided
• Independent
• Word Study
• Required Reading Text
• Wright Group Sunshine Series (K-2)
• Scholastic, Literacy Place (Gr 2)
• Snapshots
• Super Solvers
• Lights! Camera! Action!
• Story Studio
• Animal World
• Lend A Hand
• Scholastic, Literacy Place (Gr 3)
• What’s New
• Big Plans
• On the Job
• Hit Series
• Time Detectives
• Community Quilt
• LKSD Reading Performance Assessments (RPAs)
Primary Writing Phases 1-8
• LKSD Writing Continuum
• Writing Workshop (CIM)
• Modeled
• Shared
• Guided
• Independent
• High Frequency Word Study
• Conventions of Standard English
• LKSD Developmental Scoring Guide (Ph 1-4)
• LKSD 6 Trait Transition Scoring Guide (Ph 5-7)
• LKSD 6 Trait Analytical Scoring Guide (Ph 8)
• Required Writing Text
• Write Source Write Spot (Phases 1-2))
• Write Source Writing One (Phases 3-4)
• Write Source Write Away (Phases 5-6)
• Silver Burdette & Ginn, World of Language (Gr 2-3))
• LKSD Writing 6 Trait Scoring Guides
Transition (Un-phased 1-8)
• Transitional Curriculum Guide
• LKSD Reading and Writing Continuums
• LKSD 6 Trait Transition Scoring Guide
• Required Transitional Text
• ScottForesman, ESL
• Mondo, Extended Learning Program
• MacDiarmid, High Frequency Word Books 1-3
Intermediate Reading Program Phases 9-13
• LKSD Reading Continuum
• Reading Workshop (CIM)
• Word Study
• Developmental Reading Assessment (DRAs)
• Required Reading Text
• Scholastic, Literacy Place (Gr 4)
• Chapter By Chapter
• What an Idea
• Discovery Teams
• The Funny Side
• Nature Guides
• It Takes a Leader
• Scholastic, Literacy Place (Gr 5)
• Making a Difference
• It’s a Mystery
• Voyagers
• In the Spotlight
• America’s Journal
• Cityscapes
• Scholastic, Literacy Place (Gr 6)
• Self-Portraits
• Meet the Challenge
• Open for Business
• Worlds of Wonder
• In the News
• Voices for Democracy
• EMC, Write-In-Readers
• Redwood (Gr 6)
• Cedar (Gr 7)
• Oak (Gr 8)
• EMC, Literature and the Language Arts (Gr 6)
• MacDougal Littel, VISTAS
• Trade Books (See List on LKSD Reading Continuum)
• (For struggling older readers: MacDougal Little, Bridges 1-3)
Intermediate Writing Program Phases 9-13
• LKSD Writing Continuum
• Writing Workshop
• High Frequency Word Study
• Conventions of Standard English
• LKSD 6 Trait Analytical Scoring Guides
• Required Writing Text
• Write Source, Writer’s Express
• Write Source, Write Source 2000
• Silver Burdette & Ginn, World of Language (Gr 4-8)
Secondary Reading Program Phases 14-17
LKSD Reading Continuum
Required Reading Text
• EMC, Literature and the Language Arts: Experiencing Literature (Birch)
• EMC, Literature and the Language Arts: Understanding Literature (Willow)
• Trade Books (See list of recommended books on lksdonline: HS Reading
Resources, Ph 14-17
Secondary Writing Program Phases 14-17
• LKSD Writing Continuum
• LKSD 6 Trait Analytical Scoring Guide
• Required Writing Text
• Write Source Writer’s Inc
Capstone Writing Project Phase 18
• Passages Teacher Manual
• Passages Student Guide
Yup’ik/English Language Delivery Models
Yup’ik Language Development (YLD) Model
• Primary-Yup’ik language and literacy instruction with ESL, oral speaking component
• Transition: a year of intensive English language instruction following primary with a period of Yup’ik language and literacy instruction
• Intermediate: instruction in English language and continued Yup'ik literacy component
• Junior and Senior High School: Instruction in English language and Yup'ik literacy component
Two-way (Dual) Immersion Model
• Elementary: a half day instruction in Yup’ik language and literacy and a half day of instruction in English language and literacy.
• Junior and Senior High School: instruction in English with Yup’ik component
English Language Development Model
• All instruction in English with a Yup’ik oral speaking component
Special Programs within the Language Models
• Primary Yup’ik Upingaurluta Integrated Thematic Units
• Intermediate Yuuyaraq Curriculum Integrated Thematic Units
• Yup’ik Language and Culture for Non-speakers
• English Language Development for English Language Learners
• Sheltered Instruction
Primary Yup'ik Reading Phases 1-7
• Yugtun Reading Continuum
• Modeled Read Aloud
• Shared
• Guided
• Independent
• High Frequency Word Study
• Yup'ik Phonemes
• Required Reading Text
• Wright Group Sunshine Series (K-3) for reference
• Translated and pasted over books
• Locally Authored Books
• Translated Books
• Reading Performance Assessments (RPAs)
Primary Yup'ik Writing Phases 1-7
• Yugtun Writing Continuum
• Yugtun Writing Workshop
• Modeled
• Shared
• Guided
• Independent
• High Frequency Word Study
• Conventions of Standard Yup'ik
• Yugtun LKSD Developmental Scoring Guide (phases 1-4)
• Yugtun LKSD Trait Transitional Scoring Guide (phases 5-7)
Yup'ik First Language & Immersion Schools
Social Studies, Science, & Health
Upingaurluta: Integrated Thematic Units
* LKSD Yup'ik Books
* Yup'ik Language Daily Oral Geography
* FOSS Kits, AIMS Materials
LKSD Math Content Area
LKSD Math Curriculum Specialist:
Marc Leinberger
(907) 543-4802 phone
(907) 543-4924 fax
marc_leinberger@lksd.org
LSKD Education Specialist: Math Distance Delivery
Kim Abolafia
(907) 543-4875
(907) 543-4924 fax
Graduation Requirements:
> 3 credits required + Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Exam
> Credits may be Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Applied Math, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus
Adopted Math Materials:
* Yupik First Laguage and Dual Immersion Schools: Yugtun Saxon Math K-3 (translated into Yup’ik) and translated Harcourt Math K-3 supplements
* English Language Development Schools: Harcourt Math K-5
* All Schools: Glencoe Course 1, Course 2, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Mathematics, CORD Applied Mathematics
Two-Way Videoconferencing:
* Schools without a NCLB highly-qualified secondary math or secondary math-endorsed teacher utilize TWO-WAY VIDEOCONFERENCING with daily math classes broadcast live from Bethel and sometimes from village schools.
* A team of partner teachers exists for these classes where the teacher in Bethel provides lessons planning, delivers instruction, and supports the teacher via distance delivery.
* The teacher in the classroom provides instructional support, classroom management, and grading/record keeping.
* 06-07 Schedule of LKSD Math VTC Broadcasts
Alaska Grade Level Expectations:
> The Alaska Math Performance Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) for Grades 3-10 outline the specific content students are expected to know and be able to do during annual standardized testing in April.
> These GLEs also exist as a roadmap of the math core instruction teachers are expected to teach during the school year.
> Alaska Math Performance Grade Level Expectations
Social Studies Program
Grades K-2:
* Self, Family, School
* Family, School, Community
* Community, Region, State
Grades 3-6:
* Grade 3-Alaska Geography · Grade 4-Alaska History
* Grade 5-US History to 1850
* Grade 6-US History to Present
* Scholastic Literacy Place materials
Grades 7-8:
* Grade 7-World Geography
* Grade 8-World History
Grades 9-12:
* 3 credits required
* Survey of Social Science (.5)
* Alaska Studies (.5)
* American Government (.5)
* US History (1.0)
* Contemporary World Studies (.5)
Science Program Grades
K-6:
> LKSD Curriculum (resources: FOSS Kits, AIMS Materials)
> K: Physical properties, Plants, Animals, Weather
> 1: Solids and liquids, Plants, Air and weather
> 2: Balance and motion, Life cycles/insects, Pebbles, sand and silt
> 3: Magnets/electricity, Human body/structures of life, Water, Measurement
> 4: Simple machines, AK ecology, Rocks and minerals, Inventions
> 5: Physical properties, Environments, Earth’s changes, Variables
> 6: Earth Science: Planets, Energy, Earth’s interior, Weather, Models/designs
Grades 7/8:
> LKSD Curriculum (resources: FOSS Kits, AIMS Materials)
> 7: Life Science: Ecosystems, Genetics, Cell structure/classification, science method
> 8: Physical Science: Matter, Energy/force/motion, Electronics, Long term project
Grades 9-12:
> 2.5 credits required
> Ecology (.05 required) Biology, Earth Science (1.0 each)
> Chemistry, Physics (1.0 each)
Health Program
K-3 Yup'ik Sites:
* Upingaurluta, Second Step, HLAY 2000
Grades K-6:
* Second Step, HLAY 2000, The Great Body Shop
Grades 7-8:
* Second Step, HLAY 2000, Course Description
Grades 9-12:
* 1 credit required
* Health/Wellness for High School ·Second Step, Health I (.05)
* Health II (.05)
P.E. Program
Grades K-12:
* LKSD Curriculum
Grades 9-12:
* 1 credit required
* Physical Education 1 (.05)
* Physical Education 2 (.05)
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