TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Michelle Lovell, Consultant, Elementary Language Arts
Mandy Thurman, Consultant, Elementary Language Arts
We have developed pacing guides for Wit & Wisdom in direct response to requests from principals and teachers. These guides are designed to help staff plan effectively for both the year and daily lessons, supporting consistent core instruction and standards coverage across all classrooms.
We understand that many teachers may not yet be pacing exactly as outlined. This is normal when implementing new materials, and improvement will come with time and practice. The pacing guides are targets to work toward. Our goal is to support—not pressure—teachers as they adjust to the new curriculum.
The pacing guides can be found on the elementary literacy website at elemliteracy.jordandistrict.org/ under standards and pacing and then under each grade level. The pacing grade for each grade level is also linked at the bottom of the attached document. A pacing guide for ½ day kindergarten, as well as pacing guides for DLI, will be sent to schools who need them.
If your teams need assistance, we are available to discuss scaffolded approaches and practical planning strategies. Please contact Michelle Lovell, Mandy Thurman, or your assigned teacher specialist for support.
