Amplify CKLA Skills Strand Instruction Guide

This guide serves as a resource for exploring the Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) Skills Strand, providing lesson recommendations for one week of instruction across grades K–2. It outlines a structured approach for educators to evaluate the program and implement lessons with students. The guide includes step-by-step instructions for logging into the Amplify CKLA demo account, locating recommended lessons organized by grade and time of year, and teaching the lessons using the Teacher Guide provided. Each grade level features specific learning outcomes, detailing skills such as blending sounds to form words, recognizing and writing sounds and their symbols, reading and spelling words with various vowel patterns, and conducting unit assessments. The guide emphasizes the importance of following the recommended lessons to effectively experience the Skills Strand instruction and enhance literacy skills in students.