Genius and Joy Curriculum Grade 5

Easy-to-Use, All-in-One Kits Feature Authentic Literature, Student Weekly Records, and Explicit, Detailed Instruction Based on Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Five Pursuits

The Genius and Joy Curriculum provides full, rich and contextualized learning experiences that go beyond a standard curriculum. This milestone curriculum challenges students academically, encourages creative and critical thinking, and inspires interactivity with families and communities, with learning experiences that adhere to national English language art standards. Through connecting authentic texts to the real world, all students are able to see their learning as meaningful and relevant. Genius and Joy lays the foundation for academic and life success as it builds literacy and knowledge.

Each kit includes:

• Teacher’s Guide
• 6 Unit Plans (2 weeks+ instruction)
• Curriculum & Knowledge Map
• Classroom Pursuits Poster
• 30 copies of Student Weekly Record: Writing and Activities
• 6 copies of 6 Anchor Texts:
• Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good by NoNieqa Ramos, illustrated by Nicole Medina
• Focus on the Harlem Renaissance by Dr. Artika R. Tyner
• Indigenous Environmentalism: Honoring Our Relationships and Responsibilities with Nature by Katrina M. Phillips
• Megan Rapinoe: Athletes Who Made a Difference by Josh Anderson, illustrated by Casey Ella Fredrick
• Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm’s Fight for Change by Tameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by Nina Crews
• Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Floyd Cooper

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