Literacy by Design
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Report Overview
Overview
The instructional materials reviewed for Literacy by Design Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 do not meet expectations for alignment. Materials partially meet expectations for text quality, complexity, and alignment to the standards. Questions and activities, including writing, speaking, and listening do not consistently require students to actively engage with the texts under study, though students do encounter academic vocabulary in some activities. Materials provide support for the acquisition of foundational skills with questions and tasks that help students to move from skills acquisition to application of skills to read and comprehend texts.
Gateway Ratings Summary
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Science of Reading Snapshot
| K | 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Phonemic Awareness Non-negotiable | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Phonics Non-negotiable | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Fluency | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Vocabulary | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehension | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Additional Elements
| K | 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Text Quality and Complexity | |||
Foundational Skills | |||
Building Knowledge | |||
Teacher Supports | |||
Instructional Pathway & Implementation Schedules | |||
Student Supports |
Overview
The instructional materials reviewed for Literacy by Design Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 do not meet expectations for alignment. Materials partially meet expectations for text quality, complexity, and alignment to the standards. Questions and activities, including writing, speaking, and listening do not consistently require students to actively engage with the texts under study, though students do encounter academic vocabulary in some activities. Materials provide partial support for the acquisition of increasingly sophisticated foundational skills.
Gateway Ratings Summary
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Science of Reading Snapshot
| 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Phonemic Awareness Non-negotiable | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Phonics Non-negotiable | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Fluency | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Vocabulary | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehension | 16% | 16% | 16% |
Additional Elements
| 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Text Quality and Complexity | |||
Foundational Skills | |||
Building Knowledge | |||
Teacher Supports | |||
Instructional Pathway & Implementation Schedules | |||
Student Supports |