LIFTOFF TO LITERACY is a flexible, engaging resource designed to support Grade 3 classrooms (and adaptable for nearby grades). Each session is carefully aligned to the Common Core State Standards and includes a full scoring guide with answer keys and rubrics. With a focus on authentic, human-written content, this program helps teachers build skills while fueling student success.
Pre-reading and Vocabulary Activities: Build background knowledge, spark discussion, and strengthen comprehension skills.
Multiple Task Types: Students work with fiction, poetry, and cross-text analysis through:
Short constructed responses
Extended constructed responses
Step-by-Step Writing Process: Students move from brainstorming to drafting, peer review, revision, and a polished final story.
Flexible Administration: Sessions can be taught one per day, by part, or in a schedule that fits your classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in groups—with options for silent reading, read-aloud, or teacher-guided reading.
Clear Standards Alignment: Every item is mapped to grade-level CCSS.
Authentic Practice: Activities mirror the types of thinking required in high-stakes tests, but in a supportive, low-stakes environment.
Engaging Content: Texts like the folktale “The Two Rabbits” and the poem “Home” invite thoughtful discussion and deeper analysis.
Adaptable Use: Works as curriculum support, test prep, or extra practice for key skills.
LIFTOFF TO LITERACY is also a perfect fit for homeschool use. The flexible structure makes it easy to adapt to different pacing, learning styles, and grade levels. With clear standards alignment and step-by-step activities, parents can confidently guide lessons that strengthen reading, writing, and vocabulary skills—while keeping learning engaging and low-stress. Whether used as a core literacy resource, extra practice, or preparation for standardized assessments, LIFTOFF TO LITERACY supports homeschoolers in building strong skills and a love of learning.
Book 1 - Fiction (short story, poetry, narrative writing)