Connect It Lesson

At the end of each unit, a Connect It Lesson culminates learning. Students read and analyze a longer text and integrate knowledge and Spotlight Benchmarks practice gained throughout the unit.

Session 1: Connect Concepts, Build Background

Build on key unit concepts and explore vocabulary to build background knowledge for the culminating text.

Session 2: Read a
Culminating Text

Students read a longer, culminating text that builds on knowledge gained in previous lessons.

Session 3: Practice the Unit Standards

Students work independently to complete tasks that integrate practice of previously taught Spotlight Benchmarks.