Year 1:
Month 1: - Introduce classroom rules and expectations for reading and writing - Assess students’ reading and writing levels - Teach basic reading strategies (e.g., decoding, fluency) - Introduce narrative writing (e.g., personal narratives)
Month 2: - Continue teaching reading strategies (e.g., comprehension, vocabulary) - Introduce informational text reading skills - Teach descriptive writing (e.g., descriptive paragraphs)
Month 3: - Review reading strategies and skills - Introduce persuasive writing (e.g., opinion essays) - Teach grammar and punctuation rules
Month 4: - Continue practicing reading strategies and skills - Introduce poetry reading and analysis - Teach poetry writing (e.g., haikus, free verse)
Month 5: - Review reading comprehension strategies - Introduce research skills for non-fiction reading - Teach expository writing (e.g., informative essays)
Month 6: - Continue practicing reading comprehension strategies - Introduce literary elements (e.g., plot, character, setting) - Teach narrative writing (e.g., short stories)
Year 2:
Month 1: - Review reading strategies and skills - Introduce critical thinking skills for reading - Teach persuasive writing (e.g., persuasive letters)
Month 2: - Continue practicing reading strategies and skills - Introduce figurative language in reading - Teach descriptive writing (e.g., descriptive essays)
Month 3: - Review reading comprehension strategies - Introduce research skills for non-fiction reading - Teach expository writing (e.g., research reports)
Month 4: - Continue practicing reading comprehension strategies - Introduce literary analysis skills - Teach narrative writing (e.g., fictional narratives)
Month 5: - Review reading strategies and skills - Introduce poetry analysis and interpretation - Teach poetry writing (e.g., sonnets, limericks)
Month 6: - Continue practicing reading strategies and skills - Review grammar and punctuation rules - Teach editing and revising skills for writing
Note: This is a general overview and can be adjusted based on the specific curriculum and needs of the students. It is important to continuously assess students’ progress and adjust the teaching plan accordingly.