CNP CURRICULUM GUIDE
Topic
Phonological/Phonemic
Awareness
First Quarter
Strategies
Intro: 1-1:a Segment
and blend the
phonemes of 1 and 2
syllable words.
Intro: 1-2:b
Substitute a
phoneme change to a
word.
Utilize Saxon phonics.
Use letter cards and
sight word cards.
Use spelling lists.
Use songs, chants, or
rhymes.
Complete hands-on
activities.
Phonics/Decoding
Utilize Saxon phonics.
Use letter cards and
sight word cards.
Use spelling lists.
Use songs, chants, or
rhymes.
Complete hands-on
activities.
Evaluation/Assessment
Saxon Programs
assessments
Weekly spelling tests
Oral application
Saxon Programs
assessments
Weekly spelling tests
Oral application
FIRST QUARTER
Intro: 2-1:a Use
consonant sounds in
beginning, medial,
and final positions.
Intro: 2-1:b Use
short, long, and rcontrolled.
Intro: 2-1:c Use
blends, digraphs, and
dipthongs.
INTRODUCE, REINFORCE, AND MASTER
Second GRADE READING
P.A.S.S.
Standard/Objective
Intro: 2-2:a Build
and understand
compound words,
contractions, and
base words using
prefixes and suffixes.
Intro: 2-2:b Apply
knowledge of basic
syllabication rules to
decode words in text.
Vocabulary
Complete lexicons.
Intro: 3-1 Words in
Hands-on review
context
games (jeopardy,
Intro: 3-2 Synonyms, matching, flyswatter
Ant, and Homonyms games).
Intro: 3-3 AffixesComplete teacher
Know the meaning
created worksheets.
of simple prefixes
Utilize dictionary and
and suffixes.
glossary.
Practice with
flashcards.
Weekly Vocabulary tests.
Lexicons
Daily usage
Fluency
Comprehension and
Critical Thinking
Intro: 4-1 Read
regularly in
independent leveled
texts
Intro: 4-2 Read reg.
in instructional
leveled texts that is
challenging yet
manageable.
Intro: 4-3 Engage in
repeated readings.
Intro: 4-4 Accurately
and fluently read
200-300 high
frequency words in
meaningful text.
Intro: 4-5 Use
punctuation cues in
text.
Intro: 5-1:a Read and
comprehend both
fiction and
nonfiction texts.
Intro: 5-1:b Use prereading strategies.
Intro: 5-1:c Ask and
respond to questions.
Intro: 5-2:a Make
inferences.
Intro: 5 2:b Make
interpretations and
conclusions.
Intro: 5 3:a Retell or
act texts.
Intro: 5 3:b Produce
oral and written
summaries of texts.
Intro: 5-4:a Identify
cause and effect.
Intro: 5 4:b Make
comparisons and
draw conclusions.
Intro: 5-4:c Describe
character traits,
changes, and
relationships.
Reread text.
Practice: group,
partner, choral, echo,
and teacher read
aloud.
Listening to audio.
Practice with
flashcards.
Pre & Post tests
Words per minute
Slosson Tests
Respond to follow up
questions.
Preview and predict.
Utilize Cloze method.
Perform Reader’s
Theatre.
Summarize text.
Retell text.
Complete KWL chart.
Organize sequence of
events.
Construct story webs.
Respond to higher
level questioning.
Weekly comprehension
tests
Review games and
worksheets
Complete story maps
Oral Language/Listening
and Speaking
Visual Literacy
Intro: 1- 1 Listen
attentively and ask
questions.
Intro: 1-2 Give,
restate, and follow
simple 2 and 3 step
directions.
Intro: 2-1 Speak
articulately and
audibly using
appropriate
language.
Intro: 2-2 Provide
descriptions using
correct sequence of
events.
Intro: 2-3 Use verbal
and non-verbal
communication.
Intro: 3-1 Show
respect and
consideration for
others.
Intro: 3-2 Ask and
answer questions
related to topic.
Intro: 1-1
Distinguish between
telling and selling
messages. Intro: 1-1
Identify the
differences and facts
and opinions.
Intro: 2-1 Make
connections between
illustrations and
print.
Intro: 2-2 Identify
differences in the
presentation or
depiction of
characters and plot.
Showcase writings
and projects.
Listen to audio or a
presenter.
Respond to songs and
music.
Respond to questions
in complete sentence
form.
Present Rise N Shine.
Participate in group
activities.
Identify flashcards.
Manipulate story
board-story elements.
Record information in
a KWL chart.
Locate information in
print media.
Compare and contrast
information using
Venn diagrams.
Utilize different types
of technology-such as
television, computers,
internet sites, and
Smartboard.
Question and Answering
with teacher
Construct a sequential
activity
Retell text to teacher
Oral Language/Listening
and Speaking
Visual Literacy
CNP CURRICULUM GUIDE
Intro: 1- 1 Listen
attentively and ask
questions.
Intro: 1-2 Give,
restate, and follow
simple 2 and 3 step
directions.
Intro: 2-1 Speak
articulately and
audibly using
appropriate
language.
Intro: 2-2 Provide
descriptions using
correct sequence of
events.
Intro: 2-3 Use verbal
and non-verbal
communication.
Intro: 3-1 Show
respect and
consideration for
others.
Intro: 3-2 Ask and
answer questions
related to topic.
Showcase writings
and projects.
Listen to audio or a
presenter.
Respond to songs
and music.
Respond to questions
in complete sentence
form.
Present Rise N
Shine.
Participate in group
activities.
Weekly teacher-made tests
Rubrics
Project outcomes
Intro: 1-1
Distinguish between
telling and selling
messages. Intro: 1-1
Identify the
differences and facts
and opinions.
Intro: 2-1 Make
connections between
illustrations and
print.
Intro: 2-2 Identify
differences in the
presentation or
depiction of
characters and plot.
Identify flashcards.
Manipulate story
board-story elements.
Record information
in a KWL chart.
Locate information
in print media.
Compare and
contrast information
using Venn
diagrams.
Utilize different
types of technologysuch as television,
computers, internet
sites, and
Smartboard.
Contrast fact and opinion
Explain why something
happened
Identify propaganda
Project outcomes
Teacher-made tests
Second Quarter
Second GRADE READING
Topic
Phonological/Phonemic
Awareness
P.A.S.S.
Standard/Objective
Rein: 1-1:a Segment
and blend the
phonemes of 1 and 2
syllable words.
Rein: 1-2:b
Substitute a
phoneme change to a
word.
Phonics/Decoding
REINDUCE, REINFORCE, AND MASTER
Rein: 2-2:a Build
and understand
compound words,
contractions, and
base words using
prefixes and suffixes.
Rein: 2-2:b Apply
knowledge of basic
syllabication rules to
decode words in text.
Vocabulary
Rein: 3-1 Words in
context
Rein: 3-2 Synonyms,
Ant, and Homonyms
Rein: 3-3 AffixesKnow the meaning
of simple prefixes
and suffixes.
Evaluation/Assessment
Utilize Saxon
phonics.
Use letter cards and
sight word cards.
Use spelling lists.
Use songs, chants, or
rhymes.
Complete hands-on
activities.
Saxon Programs
assessments
Weekly spelling tests
Oral application
Utilize Saxon
phonics.
Use letter cards and
sight word cards.
Use spelling lists.
Use songs, chants, or
rhymes.
Complete hands-on
activities.
Saxon Programs
assessments
Weekly spelling tests
Oral application
SECOND QUARTER
Rein: 2-1:a Use
consonant sounds in
beginning, medial,
and final positions.
Rein: 2-1:b Use
short, long, and rcontrolled.
Rein: 2-1:c Use
blends, digraphs, and
dipthongs.
Strategies
Complete lexicons.
Hands-on review
games (jeopardy,
matching, flyswatter
games).
Weekly Vocabulary tests.
Lexicons
Daily usage
Complete teacher
created worksheets.
Utilize dictionary
and glossary.
Practice with
flashcards.
Fluency
Comprehension and
Critical Thinking
Rein: 4-1 Read
regularly in
independent leveled
texts
Rein: 4-2 Read reg.
in instructional
leveled texts that is
challenging yet
manageable.
Rein: 4-3 Engage in
repeated readings.
Rein: 4-4 Accurately
and fluently read
200-300 high
frequency words in
meaningful text.
Rein: 4-5 Use
punctuation cues in
text.
Rein: 5-1:a Read and
comprehend both
fiction and
nonfiction texts.
Rein: 5-1:b Use prereading strategies.
Rein: 5-1:c Ask and
respond to questions.
Rein: 5-2:a Make
inferences.
Rein: 5 2:b Make
interpretations and
conclusions.
Rein: 5 3:a Retell or
act texts.
Rein: 5 3:b Produce
oral and written
summaries of texts.
Rein: 5-4:a Identify
cause and effect.
Rein: 5 4:b Make
comparisons and
draw conclusions.
Rein: 5-4:c Describe
character traits,
changes, and
relationships.
Reread text.
Practice: group,
partner, choral, echo,
and teacher read
aloud.
Listening to audio.
Practice with
flashcards.
Pre & Post tests
Words per minute
Slosson Tests
Respond to follow up
questions.
Preview and predict.
Utilize Cloze
method.
Perform Reader’s
Theatre.
Summarize text.
Retell text.
Complete KWL
chart.
Organize sequence
of events.
Construct story
webs.
Respond to higher
level questioning.
Weekly comprehension tests
Review games and
worksheets
Complete story maps
Rein: 5-5 Monitoring
and Correction
strategies
Literature
Rein: 6-1 Literary
Genres
Rein: 6 2:a Compare
different endings to
stories.
Rein: 6-2:b Compare
plots settings and
characters.
Rein: 6-2:c Infer
lesson or moral
variety of texts.
Rein: 6-3 Figurative
language and sound
devices.
Perform plays.
Identify elements of
genres.
Infer predictable
texts.
Gather weekly
poetry.
Retell and
summarize texts.
Create different
endings.
Study authors.
Compare and
contrast texts and
genres.
Construct story
maps.
Question and Answering
with teacher
Construct a sequential
activity
Retell text to teacher
Oral Language/Listening
and Speaking
Visual Literacy
CNP CURRICULUM GUIDE
Rein: 1- 1 Listen
attentively and ask
questions.
Rein: 1-2 Give,
restate, and follow
simple 2 and 3 step
directions.
Rein: 2-1 Speak
articulately and
audibly using
appropriate
language.
Rein: 2-2 Provide
descriptions using
correct sequence of
events.
Rein: 2-3 Use verbal
and non-verbal
communication.
Rein: 3-1 Show
respect and
consideration for
others.
Rein: 3-2 Ask and
answer questions
related to topic.
Showcase writings
and projects.
Listen to audio or a
presenter.
Respond to songs
and music.
Respond to questions
in complete sentence
form.
Present Rise N
Shine.
Participate in group
activities.
Weekly teacher-made tests
Rubrics
Project outcomes
Rein: 1-1
Distinguish between
telling and selling
messages. Rein: 1-1
Identify the
differences and facts
and opinions.
Rein: 2-1 Make
connections between
illustrations and
print.
Rein: 2-2 Identify
differences in the
presentation or
depiction of
characters and plot.
Identify flashcards.
Manipulate story
board-story elements.
Record information
in a KWL chart.
Locate information
in print media.
Compare and
contrast information
using Venn
diagrams.
Utilize different
types of technologysuch as television,
computers, internet
sites, and
Smartboard.
Contrast fact and opinion
Explain why something
happened
Identify propaganda
Project outcomes
Teacher-made tests
Third Quarter
Second GRADE READING
Topic
Phonological/Phonemic
Awareness
P.A.S.S.
Standard/Objective
Rein: 1-1:a Segment
and blend the
phonemes of 1 and 2
syllable words.
Rein: 1-2:b
Substitute a
phoneme change to a
word.
Phonics/Decoding
REINDUCE, REINFORCE, AND MASTER
Evaluation/Assessment
Saxon Programs
assessments
Weekly spelling tests
Oral application
Utilize Saxon
phonics.
Use letter cards and
sight word cards.
Use spelling lists.
Use songs, chants, or
rhymes.
Complete hands-on
activities.
Saxon Programs
assessments
Weekly spelling tests
Oral application
Complete lexicons.
Hands-on review
games (jeopardy,
matching, flyswatter
games).
Complete teacher
created worksheets.
Utilize dictionary
and glossary.
Practice with
flashcards.
Weekly Vocabulary tests.
Lexicons
Daily usage
THIRD QUARTER
Rein: 2-1:a Use
consonant sounds in
beginning, medial,
and final positions.
Rein: 2-1:b Use
short, long, and rcontrolled.
Rein: 2-1:c Use
blends, digraphs, and
dipthongs.
Strategies
Utilize Saxon
phonics.
Use letter cards and
sight word cards.
Use spelling lists.
Use songs, chants, or
rhymes.
Complete hands-on
activities.
Rein: 2-2:a Build
and understand
compound words,
contractions, and
base words using
prefixes and suffixes.
Rein: 2-2:b Apply
knowledge of basic
syllabication rules to
decode words in text.
Vocabulary
Rein: 3-1 Words in
context
Rein: 3-2 Synonyms,
Ant, and Homonyms
Rein: 3-3 AffixesKnow the meaning
of simple prefixes
and suffixes.
Fluency
Comprehension and
Critical Thinking
Rein: 4-1 Read
regularly in
independent leveled
texts
Rein: 4-2 Read reg.
in instructional
leveled texts that is
challenging yet
manageable.
Rein: 4-3 Engage in
repeated readings.
Rein: 4-4 Accurately
and fluently read
200-300 high
frequency words in
meaningful text.
Rein: 4-5 Use
punctuation cues in
text.
Rein: 5-1:a Read and
comprehend both
fiction and
nonfiction texts.
Rein: 5-1:b Use prereading strategies.
Rein: 5-1:c Ask and
respond to questions.
Rein: 5-2:a Make
inferences.
Rein: 5 2:b Make
interpretations and
conclusions.
Rein: 5 3:a Retell or
act texts.
Rein: 5 3:b Produce
oral and written
summaries of texts.
Rein: 5-4:a Identify
cause and effect.
Rein: 5 4:b Make
comparisons and
draw conclusions.
Rein: 5-4:c Describe
character traits,
changes, and
relationships.
Reread text.
Practice: group,
partner, choral, echo,
and teacher read
aloud.
Listening to audio.
Practice with
flashcards.
Pre & Post tests
Words per minute
Slosson Tests
Respond to follow up
questions.
Preview and predict.
Utilize Cloze
method.
Perform Reader’s
Theatre.
Summarize text.
Retell text.
Complete KWL
chart.
Organize sequence
of events.
Construct story
webs.
Respond to higher
level questioning.
Weekly comprehension tests
Review games and
worksheets
Complete story maps
Rein: 5-5 Monitoring
and Correction
strategies
Literature
Rein: 6-1 Literary
Genres
Rein: 6 2:a Compare
different endings to
stories.
Rein: 6-2:b Compare
plots settings and
characters.
Rein: 6-2:c Infer
lesson or moral
variety of texts.
Rein: 6-3 Figurative
language and sound
devices.
Perform plays.
Identify elements of
genres.
Infer predictable
texts.
Gather weekly
poetry.
Retell and
summarize texts.
Create different
endings.
Study authors.
Compare and
contrast texts and
genres.
Construct story
maps.
Question and Answering
with teacher
Construct a sequential
activity
Retell text to teacher
Oral Language/Listening
and Speaking
Visual Literacy
CNP CURRICULUM GUIDE
Rein: 1- 1 Listen
attentively and ask
questions.
Rein: 1-2 Give,
restate, and follow
simple 2 and 3 step
directions.
Rein: 2-1 Speak
articulately and
audibly using
appropriate
language.
Rein: 2-2 Provide
descriptions using
correct sequence of
events.
Rein: 2-3 Use verbal
and non-verbal
communication.
Rein: 3-1 Show
respect and
consideration for
others.
Rein: 3-2 Ask and
answer questions
related to topic.
Showcase writings
and projects.
Listen to audio or a
presenter.
Respond to songs
and music.
Respond to questions
in complete sentence
form.
Present Rise N
Shine.
Participate in group
activities.
Weekly teacher-made tests
Rubrics
Project outcomes
Rein: 1-1
Distinguish between
telling and selling
messages. Rein: 1-1
Identify the
differences and facts
and opinions.
Rein: 2-1 Make
connections between
illustrations and
print.
Rein: 2-2 Identify
differences in the
presentation or
depiction of
characters and plot.
Identify flashcards.
Manipulate story
board-story elements.
Record information
in a KWL chart.
Locate information
in print media.
Compare and
contrast information
using Venn
diagrams.
Utilize different
types of technologysuch as television,
computers, internet
sites, and
Smartboard.
Contrast fact and opinion
Explain why something
happened
Identify propaganda
Project outcomes
Teacher-made tests
Fourth Quarter
Second GRADE READING
Topic
Phonological/Phonemic
Awareness
P.A.S.S.
Standard/Objective
Rein: 1-1:a Segment
and blend the
phonemes of 1 and 2
syllable words.
Rein: 1-2:b
Substitute a
phoneme change to a
word.
Strategies
Utilize Saxon
phonics.
Use letter cards and
sight word cards.
Use spelling lists.
Use songs, chants, or
rhymes.
Complete hands-on
activities.
Evaluation/Assessment
Rein: 2-1:a Use
consonant sounds in
beginning, medial,
and final positions.
Rein: 2-1:b Use
short, long, and rcontrolled.
Rein: 2-1:c Use
blends, digraphs, and
dipthongs.
Utilize Saxon
phonics.
Use letter cards and
sight word cards.
Use spelling lists.
Use songs, chants, or
rhymes.
Complete hands-on
activities.
Saxon Programs
assessments
Weekly spelling tests
Oral application
Complete lexicons.
Hands-on review
games (jeopardy,
matching, flyswatter
games).
Complete teacher
created worksheets.
Utilize dictionary
and glossary.
Practice with
flashcards.
Weekly Vocabulary tests.
Lexicons
Daily usage
Saxon Programs
assessments
Weekly spelling tests
Oral application
INTRODUCE, REINFORCE, AND MASTER
Phonics/Decoding
Rein: 2-2:a Build
and understand
compound words,
contractions, and
base words using
prefixes and suffixes.
Rein: 2-2:b Apply
knowledge of basic
syllabication rules to
decode words in text.
Vocabulary
Rein: 3-1 Words in
context
Rein: 3-2 Synonyms,
Ant, and Homonyms
Rein: 3-3 AffixesKnow the meaning
of simple prefixes
and suffixes.
Fluency
Comprehension and
Critical Thinking
Rein: 4-1 Read
regularly in
independent leveled
texts
Rein: 4-2 Read reg.
in instructional
leveled texts that is
challenging yet
manageable.
Rein: 4-3 Engage in
repeated readings.
Rein: 4-4 Accurately
and fluently read
200-300 high
frequency words in
meaningful text.
Rein: 4-5 Use
punctuation cues in
text.
Rein: 5-1:a Read and
comprehend both
fiction and
nonfiction texts.
Rein: 5-1:b Use prereading strategies.
Rein: 5-1:c Ask and
respond to questions.
Rein: 5-2:a Make
inferences.
Rein: 5 2:b Make
interpretations and
conclusions.
Rein: 5 3:a Retell or
act texts.
Rein: 5 3:b Produce
oral and written
summaries of texts.
Rein: 5-4:a Identify
cause and effect.
Rein: 5 4:b Make
comparisons and
draw conclusions.
Rein: 5-4:c Describe
character traits,
changes, and
relationships.
Reread text.
Practice: group,
partner, choral, echo,
and teacher read
aloud.
Listening to audio.
Practice with
flashcards.
Pre & Post tests
Words per minute
Slosson Tests
Respond to follow up
questions.
Preview and predict.
Utilize Cloze
method.
Perform Reader’s
Theatre.
Summarize text.
Retell text.
Complete KWL
chart.
Organize sequence of
events.
Construct story
webs.
Respond to higher
level questioning.
Weekly comprehension tests
Review games and
worksheets
Complete story maps
Rein: 5-5 Monitoring
and Correction
strategies
Literature
Rein: 6-1 Literary
Genres
Rein: 6 2:a Compare
different endings to
stories.
Rein: 6-2:b Compare
plots settings and
characters.
Rein: 6-2:c Infer
lesson or moral
variety of texts.
Rein: 6-3 Figurative
language and sound
devices.
Perform plays.
Identify elements of
genres.
Infer predictable
texts.
Gather weekly
poetry.
Retell and
summarize texts.
Create different
endings.
Study authors.
Compare and
contrast texts and
genres.
Construct story
maps.
Question and Answering
with teacher
Construct a sequential
activity
Retell text to teacher
Oral Language/Listening
and Speaking
Visual Literacy
Rein: 1- 1 Listen
attentively and ask
questions.
Rein: 1-2 Give,
restate, and follow
simple 2 and 3 step
directions.
Rein: 2-1 Speak
articulately and
audibly using
appropriate
language.
Rein: 2-2 Provide
descriptions using
correct sequence of
events.
Rein: 2-3 Use verbal
and non-verbal
communication.
Rein: 3-1 Show
respect and
consideration for
others.
Rein: 3-2 Ask and
answer questions
related to topic.
Showcase writings
and projects.
Listen to audio or a
presenter.
Respond to songs
and music.
Respond to questions
in complete sentence
form.
Present Rise N
Shine.
Participate in group
activities.
Weekly teacher-made tests
Rubrics
Project outcomes
Rein: 1-1
Distinguish between
telling and selling
messages. Rein: 1-1
Identify the
differences and facts
and opinions.
Rein: 2-1 Make
connections between
illustrations and
print.
Rein: 2-2 Identify
differences in the
presentation or
depiction of
characters and plot.
Identify flashcards.
Manipulate story
board-story elements.
Record information
in a KWL chart.
Locate information
in print media.
Compare and
contrast information
using Venn
diagrams.
Utilize different
types of technologysuch as television,
computers, internet
sites, and
Smartboard.
Contrast fact and opinion
Explain why something
happened
Identify propaganda
Project outcomes
Teacher-made tests