What You See
The Course Page is your home base for a grade level. It shows the full-year course overview with a preview of all four units.
Each unit preview on the Course page includes a title, cover image, suggested pacing, and overview information
Course Page Elements
Element | What It Shows | How to Use It |
Course Overview | Brief description of the grade-level course, the program’s instructional approach, and research-based design | Read at the start of the year to understand the course’s arc and pedagogical framework |
Key Focus / Arcs of Inquiry | Lists the grade-level key themes | Reference when planning how units connect across the year |
Unit (4 per grade) | Each unit shows: title, cover illustration, lesson count with the Knowledge-Building Topic and Essential Questions highlighted | Click Go to Unit button or access from the left navigation to enter the Unit Page |
Teacher Resources | Links to downloadable resources: Scope and Sequence, Text Selection and Complexity, Differentiation Handbook, and pacing tools | Access planning tools and reference documents from one location |
Program Resources
Program Resources are the downloadable reference documents that support instruction across the Threads & Themes program for California. Resources include:
ELA Design Framework
Designated ELD Design Framework
Scope and Sequences for each grade
Assessment Playbook
Differentiation Playbook
Universal Access Handbook
Program Resources are available on the Course Page under Teacher Resources (for grade-level and cross-grade documents) and on each Unit Page under Additional Resources (for unit-specific materials). Together, these documents provide the instructional architecture, planning tools, and guidance on differentiation that underpin the digital lessons on the platform.
The Four Units
Each grade level contains four units: Three Core Units and one Research Unit. The units are sequenced to build knowledge progressively across the year. The Course Page displays all four units with their titles and cover images so you can see the full arc at a glance.
Note:
Before your first lesson, review the Course Overview and the Resources section. Download the Scope and Sequence and Pacing Guide to plan your year. These documents cross-reference every standard covered in every lesson
Each unit preview includes a title, cover image, and suggested pacing: