RISE for Literacy Cycle 2 Curriculum
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Lower Elementary – suggested grades are 1st – 3rd
Upper Elementary – suggested grades are 4th – 6th
Phonics & Decoding Support
These lessons can be used to offer phonetic and decoding skill practice for students needing this type of targeted support.
Lower Elementary Books
(1st – 3rd Grade)
Lower Elementary Comprehension Lessons
(1st – 3rd Grade)
Theme and Central Messaging
Describing a Character
Explaining a Sequence of Events
Identify Similarities in Characters, Plot Actions, and Themes
Identify Differences in Characters, Plot Actions, and Themes
Biography & Comprehension Through Questioning
Using Text Evidence to Answer Questions
Using Text Features to Learn More
Upper Elementary Books
(4th – 6th Grade)
Upper Elementary Comprehension Lessons
(4th – 6th Grade)
This Lesson Template is designed to be used with any book you choose to read with your student. It focuses on comprehension skill review and practice aligned with the Georgia Milestones.
Book-Specific Lessons
These lessons are book-specific to The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora and practice comprehension skills aligned with the Georgia Milestones.
Determining the Central Idea/Conflict and Inferences
Internal and External Conflict
Internal and External Conflict + Making Inferences
Internal and External Conflict + Making Inferences
Internal and External Conflict + Making Inferences
Making Inferences, Understanding Cultural Heritage, Character Development




