Geodes Level K aligns with the scope and sequence of Fundations Level K. Children build on an early understanding of story structure to graduate from wordless picture books and sound search books to duet books, where students practice decoding words, phrases, and simple sentences. Duet books contain child- and adult-read text, and the child-read text is at least 90% decodable as aligned with the scope and sequence of Fundations Units. From the very first book, students begin to build knowledge.
The classroom library is organized into four topical modules: The Five Senses, Once Upon a Farm, America, Then and Now, and The Continents.
The Five Senses: Students explore sensory experiences in South America and in museums around the world.
Once Upon a Farm: Students explore farm life across the United States.
America, Then and Now: Students explore changes over time in American life and culture.
The Continents: Students explore the world through art, geography, animals, landmarks, and traditions.
The Geodes® Level K Classroom Library includes 48 unique titles containing both informational and literary text with multiple copies of each title; grayscale compilations with multiple copies for each child to have one for extra practice or at home; a teacher resource to guide instruction and implementation; and a unique geode rock with a stand highlights that this library set is called Geodes because the books belie the rich and complex knowledge they contain.
Geodes Level 1 aligns with the scope and sequence of Fundations Level 1. The classroom library is organized into four topical modules: A World of Books, Creature Features, Powerful Forces, and Cinderella Stories.
A World of Books: Students explore the power of books shared across time and culture.
Creature Features: Students explore intriguing animal traits and behaviors and are introduced to people who study animals.
Powerful Forces: Students explore how wind affects life on earth and how its energy can be used to generate power.
Cinderella Stories: Students explore countries and cultures through the lens of an enduring tale.
The Geodes® Level 1 Classroom Library includes 64 unique titles containing both informational and literary text with multiple copies of each title; grayscale compilations with multiple copies for each child to have one for extra practice or at home; a teacher resource to guide instruction and implementation; and a unique geode rock with a stand highlights that this library set is called Geodes because the books belie the rich and complex knowledge they contain.
Geodes Level 2 aligns with the scope and sequence of Fundations Level 2. The classroom library is organized into four topical modules: A Season of Change, The American West, Civil Rights Heroes, and Good Eating.
A Season of Change: Students explore the four seasons throughout the world.
The American West: Students explore the American West region and learn about westward expansion.
Civil Right Heroes: Students learn about civil rights heroes and examine their impact on equality and justice in the United States.
Good Eating: Students explore where food comes from and how food fuels our bodies and communities.
The Geodes® Level 2 Classroom Library includes 64 unique titles containing both informational and literary text with multiple copies of each title; grayscale compilations with multiple copies for each child to have one for extra practice or at home; a teacher resource to guide instruction and implementation; and a unique geode rock with a stand highlights that this library set is called Geodes because the books belie the rich and complex knowledge they contain.
Maintain your 30 minutes of dedicated Fundations® instruction time. Use Geodes for decoding and fluency practice during small-group, whole-group, or independent reading time for appropriate students.
In a Fundations® Tier 2 intervention block, Geodes may be incorporated into the fluency part of the lesson. Students should not move beyond the texts that were designed for the application of skills that the student has been explicitly taught and is currently practicing.
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