Teacher Resources
These Teacher Resources are designed as handy online support materials for teachers and supervisors using or evaluating Discussions4Learning.
Here you’ll find:
Pretest and Post-test
A pretest and a post-test for each theme of each level. While these are not necessary for instruction, they can be used by schools that require pre- and post-testing in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the curriculum, and student progress.Level A:
Whole-Group Oral Testing — Theme 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Individual Written Test — Theme 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Level B:
Whole-Group Oral Testing — Theme 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Individual Written Test — Theme 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Level C:
Whole-Group Oral Testing — Theme 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Individual Written Test — Theme 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Level D:
Whole-Group Oral Testing — Theme 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Individual Written Test — Theme 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Vocabulary Cards
While it is ideal to focus the discussions on oral language through the initial lesson and discussion, you can certainly refer back to the print versions of each vocabulary word to extend concepts that students are learning about print, such as initial sounds, syllables, and vowel sounds. All of the vocabulary words are available by level and by lesson.Scope and Sequence
A Scope and Sequence for each level, A–D, which includes the four program themes, the vocabulary words introduced in each lesson, the fine art or real-world photos that accompany each lesson, and the lesson objectives.Common Core State Standards Correlations
The Common Core State Standards Correlations for each level. These can be used to demonstrate how each lesson reinforces English Language Arts standards in the areas of reading literature and informational text. Additionally, each lesson reinforces listening and speaking standards.Vocabulary Lists
An alphabetical Vocabulary List for each level so that teachers can see all the words introduced in that level.Art Museums
A list of art museums, organized by level, where the artworks in Discussions4Learning can be viewed in person.Read what teachers are saying about using Discussions4Learning with their students.
