Tier 1
Use short daily routines tied to real reading, writing, or real-world application at home.
1. Standard At A Glance
Context: Quick summary of the standard and why it matters in this family context.
Standard: ELA.1.RL.5
Short description: Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a wide range of text types.
2. Typical Indicators
Context: Observable signs of skill development for this learner context.
- Student can describe what this skill looks like in classwork or learning tasks.
- Student applies this skill with familiar tasks and support.
- Student can explain parts of their thinking when prompted.
3. Warning Signs
Context: Early signs that additional support may be needed.
- Student avoids tasks requiring this specific skill.
- Student needs repeated prompting and still shows inconsistent performance.
- Student shows limited progress over time despite practice.
4. Escalating Accommodations
Context: Layer supports from universal to intensive based on student response.
Tier 2
Provide targeted guided practice in 10-15 minute sessions with clear examples.
Tier 3
Use individualized practice with explicit modeling and frequent feedback.
5. Modifications
Context: Adapt instruction and access points for diverse and disabled learners.
- Diverse learners: use visuals, sentence supports, and language scaffolds.
- Disabled learners: adapt response format, pacing, and access supports as needed.
6. Cross-Curricular Integration
Context: Practical opportunities to connect this standard to real-world and cross-subject learning routines.
Connect this skill to read-aloud discussion, retelling, and brief response conversations during home reading time.
7. Gemini Canvas Prompt
Context: Prompt scaffold for generating multiple output types based on user choice.
9. Source Document
Context: Official MLS reference source for this standard.