Curriculum Alignment for Emily & Aiden Series
 

"Emily & Aiden, Learning Magic"
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Kindergarten Curriculum Alignment:

Reading Standards for Literature (K.RL.1-10):

• Interactive Story Time: Use "Emily & Aiden, Learning Magic" to ask and answer questions about key details (K.RL.1), help students retell the story (K.RL.2), and identify characters and settings (K.RL.3).

• Illustration Analysis: Discuss how the illustrations support the narrative (K.RL.7), focusing on understanding the relationship between pictures and the magical themes of reading.

Writing Standards (K.W.1-3):

• Drawing & Dictating: After reading, have students draw their favorite scene and dictate a description that explains the magic of reading as depicted in the story (K.W.1-2).

• Narrative Skills Development: Encourage students to narrate a simple event from the book or their own experiences related to learning to read (K.W.3).

Speaking and Listening Standards (K.SL.1-6):

• Group Discussions: Facilitate discussions about learning to read and how it can be magical, focusing on responsibility and the joys of discovery (K.SL.1-6).

Language Standards (K.L.1-6):

• Vocabulary and Grammar: Introduce simple nouns and verbs from the book, discuss the concept of "magic" in a non-literal sense related to reading, and practice forming complete sentences (K.L.1).
   

1st Grade Curriculum Alignment:

Reading Standards for Literature (1.RL.1-10):

• Deeper Questioning: Encourage deeper inquiry about how reading can open new worlds, focusing on details and the main idea, such as the transformation reading brings to Aiden's understanding and confidence (1.RL.1-3).

• Character Comparison: Compare Aiden’s journey in learning to read with characters from other stories who undergo personal growth and learning (1.RL.9).

Writing Standards (1.W.1-3):

• Opinion Writing: Have students write an opinion piece about what they think makes reading magical, using Aiden’s experiences as a starting point (1.W.1).

• Informative Writing: Students can write about the steps to becoming a better reader, inspired by Aiden’s strategies and Emily’s guidance (1.W.2).

Speaking and Listening Standards (1.SL.1-6):

• Presentation Skills: Students describe what they learned about reading from Emily and Aiden, using details from the book to support their points (1.SL.4-6).

Language Standards (1.L.1-6):

• Grammar and Usage: Focus on frequent nouns, verbs, and adjectives from the story. Practice these words in sentences related to learning and magic (1.L.1).
   

2nd Grade Curriculum Alignment:

Reading Standards for Literature (2.RL.1-10):

• Critical Thinking: Discuss the central message about the transformative power of reading (2.RL.2-3).

• Cultural Exploration: Compare "Emily & Aiden, Learning Magic" with stories from different cultures that discuss educational journeys and the power of literacy (2.RL.9).

Writing Standards (2.W.1-3):

• Narrative Writing: Encourage students to write a narrative recounting a time when they learned something new through reading, including their feelings and the outcome (2.W.3).

Speaking and Listening Standards (2.SL.1-6):

• Research Presentation: Have students research and present on different methods of learning to read, integrating information from the book and other sources (2.SL.4-6).

Language Standards (2.L.1-6):

• Word Analysis: Use the context of the book to discuss meanings of unknown words and phrases, using glossaries or dictionaries as needed (2.L.4).

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Kindergarten to 2nd Grade

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Self-Awareness and Self-Management: The book’s themes around the 'magic' of reading can help students reflect on their emotions and the way reading makes them feel empowered. It aligns with SEL goals by encouraging students to identify their strengths and challenges in reading, fostering resilience and a growth mindset.

Social Awareness and Interpersonal Skills: As Emily and Aiden help each other overcome reading challenges, students learn about empathy, cooperation, and understanding diverse perspectives. This can be tied into discussions about kindness, patience, and how to offer constructive support to peers.

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"Emily & Aiden, Puppy Love" 

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Kindergarten Curriculum Alignment:

Reading Standards for Literature (K.RL.1-10):

• Interactive Story Time: Use "Emily & Aiden, Puppy Love" to ask and answer questions about key details (K.RL.1), help students retell the story (K.RL.2), and identify characters and settings (K.RL.3).

• Illustration Analysis: Discuss how illustrations support the story (K.RL.7), focusing on understanding the relationship between pictures and text.

Writing Standards (K.W.1-3):

• Drawing & Dictating: After reading, have students draw their favorite scene and dictate a description that explains what's happening, linking it to the plot (K.W.1-2).

• Narrative Skills Development: Encourage students to narrate a simple event from the book or their own experiences related to pets (K.W.3).

Speaking and Listening Standards (K.SL.1-6):

• Group Discussions: Facilitate discussions about taking care of pets, focusing on responsibility and care (K.SL.1-6).

Language Standards (K.L.1-6):

• Vocabulary and Grammar: Introduce simple nouns and verbs from the book, discuss action words related to pet care, and practice forming complete sentences (K.L.1).
   

1st Grade Curriculum Alignment:

Reading Standards for Literature (1.RL.1-10):

• Deeper Questioning: Encourage deeper inquiry about the story, focusing on details and the main idea, such as responsibilities involved in pet care (1.RL.1-3).

• Character Comparison: Compare the responsibilities Emily and Aiden take on with those in other stories involving pets (1.RL.9).

Writing Standards (1.W.1-3):

• Opinion Writing: Have students write an opinion piece about what kind of pet they would like and the responsibilities they think are involved (1.W.1).

• Informative Writing: Students can write about how to take care of a new pet, based on the story (1.W.2).

Speaking and Listening Standards (1.SL.1-6):

• Presentation Skills: Students describe what they learned about pet care from Emily and Aiden, using details from the book to support their points (1.SL.4-6).

Language Standards (1.L.1-6):

• Grammar and Usage: Focus on frequent nouns, verbs, and adjectives from the story. Practice these words in sentences related to pet care (1.L.1).
   

2nd Grade Curriculum Alignment:

Reading Standards for Literature (2.RL.1-10):

• Critical Thinking: Discuss the central message about responsibility and empathy from taking care of a pet (2.RL.2-3).

• Cultural Exploration: Compare "Emily & Aiden, Puppy Love" with stories from different cultures that discuss pets and their roles in families (2.RL.9).

Writing Standards (2.W.1-3):

• Narrative Writing: Encourage students to write a narrative recounting a time they or someone they know took care of a pet, including details and feelings about the experience (2.W.3).

Speaking and Listening Standards (2.SL.1-6):

• Research Presentation: Have students research and present on different types of pets and their specific care needs, integrating information from the book (2.SL.4-6).

Language Standards (2.L.1-6):

• Word Analysis: Use the context of the book to discuss meanings of unknown words related to pets and care activities, using glossaries or dictionaries as needed (2.L.4).

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Science: Integrate lessons on animal biology and care. Discuss the needs of pets, their life cycles, and how to care for them responsibly. This can include topics like nutrition, exercise, and the role of veterinarians.

Social Studies: Explore the role of pets in different cultures and communities. Discuss how different societies view pets and the various roles dogs have played historically, such as working dogs in agriculture or therapy and service dogs in modern contexts.

 

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"Emily & Aiden, Gaming"

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Kindergarten Curriculum Alignment: 

Reading Standards for Literature (K.RL.1-10):

• Interactive Story Time: Utilize "Emily & Aiden, Gaming" during story time to encourage students to ask and answer questions about key details in the story (K.RL.1), help them retell the story (K.RL.2), and identify characters and settings (K.RL.3).

• Illustration Analysis: Discuss how the illustrations in "Emily & Aiden, Gaming" enhance the narrative (K.RL.7), focusing on understanding the relationship between the pictures and the text, and how they help tell the story.

Writing Standards (K.W.1-3):

• Drawing & Dictating: After reading, have students draw their favorite scene from "Emily & Aiden, Gaming" and dictate a caption that explains what's happening, linking it to the plot (K.W.1-2).

• Narrative Skills Development: Encourage students to narrate a simple event from the book or their own lives in sequence to develop their narrative skills (K.W.3).

Speaking and Listening Standards (K.SL.1-6):

• Group Discussions: Engage students in discussions about "Emily & Aiden, Gaming," practicing turn-taking and speaking in complete sentences (K.SL.1-6).

Language Standards (K.L.1-6):

• Vocabulary and Grammar: Introduce simple nouns and verbs from the book, discuss how words can be pluralized, and practice forming complete sentences (K.L.1).
   

1st Grade Curriculum Alignment:

Reading Standards for Literature (1.RL.1-10):

• Deeper Questioning: Encourage students to delve deeper into "Emily & Aiden, Gaming" by asking and answering questions focusing on key details and the main idea of the story (1.RL.1-3).

• Character Comparison: Compare characters or events in "Emily & Aiden, Gaming" to those in another story, discussing similarities and differences (1.RL.9).

Writing Standards (1.W.1-3):

• Opinion Writing: Have students write an opinion piece about a character or event from the book, stating reasons for their views supported by examples from the text (1.W.1).

• Informative Writing: Students can write a short informative piece about a topic from the book, such as the importance of balancing play and responsibilities, providing key details (1.W.2).

Speaking and Listening Standards (1.SL.1-6):

• Presentation Skills: Students can describe their favorite part of "Emily & Aiden, Gaming" or a lesson they learned from the story, using details to support their points (1.SL.4-6).

Language Standards (1.L.1-6):

• Grammar and Usage: Focus on frequent nouns, verbs, and adjectives from "Emily & Aiden, Gaming." Practice these words in different contexts to enhance vocabulary and grammar skills (1.L.1).
   

2nd Grade Curriculum Alignment:

Reading Standards for Literature (2.RL.1-10):

• Critical Thinking: Discuss the central message of "Emily & Aiden, Gaming" and explore how characters respond to various situations (2.RL.2-3).

• Cultural Exploration: Compare "Emily & Aiden, Gaming" with stories from different cultures or authors to examine different viewpoints and cultural narratives (2.RL.9).

Writing Standards (2.W.1-3):

• Narrative Writing: Students can write narratives that recount events from "Emily & Aiden, Gaming," including thoughts and feelings of the characters, using temporal words to signal event order (2.W.3).

Speaking and Listening Standards (2.SL.1-6):

• Research Presentation: After exploring themes like technology use and personal responsibility in "Emily & Aiden, Gaming," students can present their findings to the class, integrating reading and research skills (2.SL.4-6).

Language Standards (2.L.1-6):

• Word Analysis: Use the context of "Emily & Aiden, Gaming" to clarify meanings of unknown words and phrases, using glossaries or dictionaries as needed (2.L.4).

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