Discipline: Literacy
Copyright: 2026
Grade(s): 4+
Delivery Method: Print & Digital
Imprint: Pearson Canada
Intended for use with a small group within a larger class, the resource is designed to empower teachers by providing explicit support for teaching reading skills from phonics to fluency to comprehension. The topics and design will engage and support older students with foundational skills.
Aligns with Current Research
- Targets foundational phonics skills following a research-informed scope and sequence.
Provides Support for Phonics Instruction and Beyond
- Integrates phonics with morphology and orthography to build fluency, ensuring a comprehensive approach to word-level reading.
- Extends beyond phonics to enhance meaning-making through vocabulary development, knowledge building, and oral language skills, fostering proficiency in reading comprehension.
Offers Teachers Explicit Support
- Provides explicit instructional support through structured and systematic lessons, along with a teacher’s guide containing key background knowledge.
- Adaptable for differentiated instruction and tiered support within a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework.
Supports Students on Their Literacy Journey
- Accessible for learners from diverse linguistic backgrounds, supporting students at various language-proficiency levels.
- Offers an engaging and inclusive design that minimizes the stigma of extra support.
Emphasizes foundational skills over reading levels, ensuring strong literacy foundations for all.
