Student Objectives by Unit
Unit 1 (B)
Reading
Print and Book Awareness
Identify parts of a book and story title
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Associate Bb with /b/
Distinguish between b/b/ and d/d/
Blend sounds to decode words
Vocabulary
Discuss clubs and bakery items
Read Memory Words of, the, a
Form plurals with -s ending
Understand the contraction let’s
Comprehension
Generate questions to make predictions
Draw conclusions and follow directions
Fluency
Read with expression
Writing
Handwriting: Form Bb
Expressive writing: Dictate a list, write and
dictate a class book and captions
Spelling
Encode Bb for /b/ and words
Spell Memory Word of
Listening and Speaking
Discuss asking for help

Unit 2 (R)
Reading
Print and Book Awareness
Track print and illustrations
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Identify rhyming words
Associate Rr with /r/
Blend sounds to decode words
Vocabulary
Discuss tools for cleaning and yard work
Read Memory Words of, the, a
Understand synonyms for amounts
Comprehension
Generate questions to determine important ideas
Determine cause and effect
Fluency
Read with natural phrasing
Writing
Handwriting: Form Rr
Expressive writing: Write and dictate sentences, dictate
a description
Spelling
Encode Rr for /r/ and other letter-sounds
Encode rhyming and other words
Listening and Speaking
Discuss getting ready

Unit 3 (N)
Reading
Print and Book Awareness
Understand use of speech and thought balloons
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Associate Nn with /n/
Blend sounds to decode words
Vocabulary
Read Memory Words no, Supernoodle
Understand position words on, in; idioms;
and multiple-meaning words
Comprehension
Monitor comprehension
Compare and contrast
Fluency
Read with expression
Writing
Handwriting: Form Nn and question marks
Expressive writing: Write and dictate
sentences about clubs
Spelling
Encode Nn for /n/ and words
Spell Memory Word no
Listening and Speaking
Listen for details and follow oral directions
Discuss being a good leader

Unit 4 (M)
Reading
Print and Book Awareness
Identify capital and lowercase Mm
Compare N and M, n and m
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Associate Mm with /m/
Blend sounds to decode words
Vocabulary
Discuss scavenger hunts
Read Memory Words no, of, I, for
Understand synonyms and antonyms
Comprehension
Generate questions to make predictions
Determine important ideas
Fluency
Read with natural phrasing
Writing
Handwriting: Form Mm and exclamation marks
Expressive writing: Dictate a list and write and
dictate an explanation
Spelling
Encode Mm for /m/ and words
Spell Memory Word for
Listening and Speaking
Discuss sharing ideas

Unit 5 (P)
Reading
Print and Book Awareness
Identify capital and lowercase Pp
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Associate Pp with /p/
Blend sounds to decode words
Vocabulary
Discuss picnic foods
Read Memory Word put
Understand adjectives
Comprehension
Summarize
Determine important ideas
Fluency
Observe punctuation
Writing
Handwriting: Form Pp and use correct spacing and
punctuation in sentences
Expressive writing: Write and dictate a description
of an odd picnic
Spelling
Encode Pp for /p/ and words
Spell Memory Word put
Listening and Speaking
Listen for details and follow oral directions

Unit 6 (V)
Reading
Print and Book Awareness
Identify capital and lowercase Vv
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Associate Vv with /v/
Blend sounds to decode words
Distinguish between f/f/ and v/v/
Vocabulary
Discuss veterinarians
Understand the abbreviations vet, Dr.
Understand synonyms
Comprehension
Sequence events and visualize
Understand characters
Fluency
Read at an appropriate rate
Writing
Handwriting: Form Vv and use correct spacing
and punctuation in sentences
Expressive writing: Dictate and write pet care
posters and a card
Spelling
Encode Vv for /v/ and words
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Understand singular possessives
Listening and Speaking
Discuss helping someone feel better

Unit 7 (W)
Reading
Print and Book Awareness
Identify capital and lowercase Ww
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Associate Ww with /w/
Blend sounds to decode words
Vocabulary
Discuss playing make-believe games
Read Memory Word to
Discuss idioms and onomatopoeia
Comprehension
Generate questions and describe setting
Fluency
Read with appropriate stress
Writing
Handwriting: Form Ww and question marks and use
correct spacing and punctuation in sentences
Expressive writing: Write a travel guide
Spelling
Encode Ww for /w/ and words
Spell Memory Word to
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Understand and capitalize proper nouns
Listening and Speaking
Discuss trying new things

Unit 8 (K)
Reading
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Associate Kk, ck with /k/ and Qu, qu with /kw/
Blend sounds to decode words
Vocabulary
Discuss plays and multiple-meaning words
Read Memory Word like
Comprehension
Recognize text structure and generate questions
Make and confirm predictions
Understand characters and draw conclusions
Fluency
Read with expression
Use proper pitch and volume
Writing
Handwriting: Form Kk, Qq, and exclamation marks
Expressive writing: Write about a pet and a review
Spelling
Encode Kk for /k/ and Qu, qu for /kw/
Encode words with ck/k/ and other words
Spell Memory Word like
Listening and Speaking
Discuss being thankful

Unit 9 (J)
Reading
Print and Book Awareness
Identify capital and lowercase Jj
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Associate Jj with /j/
Blend sounds to decode words
Vocabulary
Understand the meanings of jolly, jab,
Lip Flip, tongue twister, and well
Discuss juggling, jacks, and other fun things
Read Memory Word said
Comprehension
Sequence events
Recognize rhythm and rhyme
Fluency
Read a poem rhythmically
Writing
Handwriting: Form Jj and write sentences
Expressive writing: Dictate dialogue and
write a story with rhyming words
Spelling
Encode Jj for /j/, medial vowels, and rhyming words
Spell Memory Word said
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Identify punctuation in dialogue sentences
Listening and Speaking
Discuss taking your time

Unit 10 (X,Y)
Reading
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Associate Xx with /ks/ and Yy with /y/
Blend sounds to decode words
Vocabulary
Read Memory Word you
Discuss fixing up boxes and compound words
Comprehension
Associate pictures with text
Draw conclusions
Fluency
Observe punctuation
Writing
Handwriting: Form Xx, Yy, an exclamation mark,
and quotation marks
Expressive writing: Write a caption and an opinion
with supporting reasons
Spelling
Encode Xx for /ks/ and Yy for /y/
Spell Memory Word you
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Understand pronoun you
Listening and Speaking
Listen for details and follow oral directions
Discuss reusing and recycling

Unit 11 (Z)
Reading
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Associate Zz with /z/ and vowels
with their long sounds
Blend sounds to decode words
Vocabulary
Read Memory Word was
Discuss photo albums
Comprehension
Recall details and sequence events
Fluency
Read with natural phrasing
Writing
Handwriting: Form Zz, print the alphabet
Expressive writing: Write opinions; plan,
draft, revise, and publish a story
Spelling
Encode Zz for /z/, plurals, other words
Spell Memory Word was
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Understand plural -s ending and verbs
Study Skills
Recognize alphabetical order
Listening and Speaking
Discuss accepting change