Achievement First Instructional Resources

Together with your help, Achievement First aims to impact an even greater number of students. It is part of our mission to share best practices with colleagues who are also working to close the achievement gap. Please feel free to incorporate our teaching resources into your current classrooms and lesson plans.

Elementary School

English Language Arts
Elementary School Literacy Unit
Guided Reading Weekly Planner
Independent Reading Expectations for Students and Self-Rubric
Kindergarten Writing Unit Overview
Sample Grade One Math Scope and Sequence
Supplemental Spelling Activities
Third and Fourth Grade Independent Reading Book List
Third Grade Cumulative Grammar Review Packet
Upper Elementary School Editing and Revising Workbook
Ways Students Can Demonstrate Independence with Reading Strategies
Word Work Basics

Math
Grade Two Math Examples for Standards
Grade Two Number Sense Unit Plan

Other
Elementary School Chants and Cheers

Middle School

English Language Arts
Determining Importance: Non Fiction Unit
Independent Reading Strategies
Middle School Novel Unit
Middle School Writing Overview
Sample Vocabulary Unit
Sample Vocabulary Worksheet

History
Sample Blank Student Social Studies Glossary

Math
Grade Seven Probability Unit Plan
Sample Fifth Grade Morning Work Packet

Science
Properties of Matter Sample Science Unit Plan
Sample Aims Sequence Earth Science

Other
Middle School Chants and Cheers

High School

English Language Arts
Grammar Workbook
High School Editing and Revising Workbook
Sample Grade 10 English Scope and Sequence

History
American Government Scope and Sequence
Unit Plan: The U.S. Constitution

Math
Math Problem Solving Guide

Other
Academic and Behavior Self Assessment
SAT Diagnostic

General Teaching Tools and Strategies
Student Engagement Strategies
Student Engagement Professional Development