English Language Arts 

The District 97 K-5 English Language Arts curriculum is based on a balanced literacy framework. Balanced literacy is a model for instruction and a framework for organizing literacy instruction. The framework includes Read Alouds, Shared Reading and Writing, Independent Reading and Writing, Interactive Reading and Writing and Guided Reading in small groups. Instruction is delivered in a workshop model. Click here to learn more about early literacy instruction in District 97 >>

Curricular Resources in Reading

  • Reading Units of Study
  • Heggerty Phonemic Awareness
  • Leveled and Classroom Libraries
  • RAZ kids

Curricular Resources in Writing

  • Writing Units of Study 

Curricular Resources in Word Study

  • Phonics Units of Study
  • Words Their Way