Focus Scope and Sequence
Mark Weakland · 2023
Slow is not a bad thing, and neither is focused. Sure, slowpoke is an unflattering description, and focused can be synonymous with single-minded. But when the authors look at slow and focused through the lens of instruction, they understand that slowing down and focusing provide us with a chance to thoroughly teach material and give our students opportunities to master critical skills. Adopting a slower pace and a more targeted curriculum allows for richness and depth in lessons. And a slow and focused mind-set gives both teacher and students the opportunity to enjoy the learning process. The bad news is that the older your reading series is, the more likely it is that the scope and sequence of its phonics and spelling are not aligned. The good news is that many of the newer basal reading series are doing a much better job of aligning the two.