Welcome to A.S.K. Language Arts (Grades 3–5)
Reading with comprehension, Thinking with skill, and Writing with a plan.
Do you have a child, aged 8-12, who reads through a book but, if asked questions about it, doesn’t quite know what to say? Or, if they are asked to put their thoughts into writing, they don’t know how to get started? If so, you are not alone! This literature-based language arts program was created with these dilemmas in mind. Imagine how empowering it is for a student to know what questions to ask themselves rather than to be dependent on someone else to ask them!
In these 64 video-based lessons, Miss Lungren explains each concept, guides the student step-by-step, and teaches them how to evaluate their own writing.
The Lūminé A.S.K. Framework
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- A – Analyze: We A.S.K. to analyze a text or topic using critical thinking skills to master reading comprehension.
- S – Support: We A.S.K. to support a main idea or claim with textual evidence and logical reasoning.
- K – Know: We A.S.K. to know how to map out and write structured paragraphs and essays for different purposes.
Course Scope & Structural Roadmap
The curriculum is designed to be completed across a 32-week academic calendar divided into four cumulative blocks. Content must be completed sequentially beginning with Book 1.
Book 1 (Quarter 1)
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- Unit 1: Problem and Solution, Summaries
- Unit 2: Cause and Effect
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Book 2 (Quarter 2)
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- Unit 3: Main Idea and Details
- Unit 4: Persuasive Essay
- Unit 5: Notetaking
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Book 3 (Quarter 3)
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- Unit 6: Character Analysis
- Unit 7: Compare and Contrast
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Book 4 (Quarter 4)
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- Unit 8: Narrative Writing
- Unit 9: Theme and Review
- Unit 10: Friendly Letter
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Meet Your Instructor
Elsie Lungren has been teaching students to read, write, and think for over 25 years on three different continents. With a degree in psychology, a master’s degree in teaching, an Ed.S. degree in educational leadership, teaching certifications for K-6 and 7-12 science, a TESOL certificate, and experience as a classroom teacher in all grades K through 8 and with the specialties of literacy intervention, special needs, and ELL, Miss Lungren has always pursued the goals of helping all students develop the critical thinking skills needed for reading comprehension and being able to communicate that comprehension through writing, and of empowering students to become thoughtful, independent readers and writers.Course Content
Parent Resources (Permanent Open Access)
Introductory Materials (Part 1 of Book 1 Teacher’s Guide)
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Parent Letters (Units 1-10)
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Student Resources (Permanent Open Access)
Student Resources for All Units
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Quarter 1 - Book 1
Quarter 2 - Book 2
Mid-Year Assessment
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Quarter 3 - Book 3
Quarter 4 - Book 4
Course Appendices (Permanent Open Access)
Appendices from All 4 Books
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