Benchmark advance

The Benchmark Advance Language Arts Curriculum can be a shock to the system! It’s an extremely thorough program with an endless amount of resources to use to teach, but it can be overwhelming trying to navigate all the pieces and fit them into a regular school day. I have come up with a way to ... Read more

Benchmark Advance curriculum resources

Making a shift in how you view things can be difficult, but it can be done. I know because I've done it. I used to hate the Benchmark Advance program and everything about it. I felt it was too difficult and that it didn't belong in my classroom. But then I had a mindset shift. Read on to find out how I changed the way I feel about the program.

Make phonics engaging by getting your students up and walking around the room to play this phonics game. These words align with First Grade Benchmark Advance phonics and spelling words for the whole year. Use this supplemental activity to your curriculum this year and let your students get up from their chairs. Let those wiggles out with the whole class or even as a literacy center. Perfect for ALL levels because this activity is differentiated.

How to manage whole group minilessons and small groups with Benchmark Advance

Help your students succeed with this Benchmark Advance aligned morning work product. This is a growing bundle product This product will includes all 150 days of National (Out of California) Benchmark Advance curriculum.

Is your class using Benchmark Advance? Assessments are an important part of the curriculum, but it can be hard to make them student-friendly. Read the blog to find out how to make assessments work for your class!

The Markers and Minions Close Reading Companions are available for all 10 units of Benchmark Advance. There is a companion page for every close reading lesson in the curriculum. Best of all, they are aligned to ALL the Benchmark Editions (CA, FL, National, 2021 and 2022!

This post is for a series called “Quick Guide to Benchmark Advance,” which helps teachers with the basics. Many people have been asking about what supplies they might need or want for implementing Benchmark Advance. I’ve compiled a list of supplies you may find useful. I recommend getting your feet wet with the program first ... Read more

This post is for a series called “Quick Guide to Benchmark Advance,” which helps teachers with the basics. Disclaimer: Materials may vary based on what your district purchased. The materials are consistent in K-1 and then change once the students get to second grade. Then, they are consistent for grades 2-6. There are a ton ... Read more

Use this color coded progress report for kindergarten to last all year. Simply make a color copy each month and send the old one home. It is also tied to Benchmark Advance.

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This post is for a series called “Quick Guide to Benchmark Advance,” which helps teachers with the basics. This specific post provides tips shared by teachers who are already in the BA trenches. Click on the links below to read the other blog posts included in this “Quick Guide” Series. A MESSAGE BEFORE YOU BEGIN: ... Read more

Use these PowerPoint presentations to help navigate through the weekly National Benchmark Advance curriculum! Present daily (about 15 minutes) to reinforce and teach the key concepts each week! All content is aligned to the selections and standards taught each week through the National (Out of California) Benchmark Advance curriculum.

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Use these 30 weekly writing templates and exemplars to help your students achieve with the National Benchmark Advance ELA curriculum. The writing templates will support your students and help them get a "running start" with each weekly writing task.