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K-2 core ELA and social studies in one block
This walkthrough covers the K-2 core curriculum that integrates ELA and social studies into one cohesive instructional block.
Inkwell is a K-2 core ELA and core social studies curriculum that integrates reading, writing, speaking, and listening within content-rich social studies learning. Join a live demo with the team behind the curriculum. We'll walk through what Inkwell looks like in practice, where it fits alongside your foundational skills program, and what year-one adoption requires.
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About Inkwell
K-2 core ELA and social studies in one, 70-minute instructional block.
Inkwell is an inquiry-based HQIM for both ELA and social studies, designed so each subject strengthens the other. Students develop their literacy by reading, writing, and discussing within sustained social studies investigations.
- Supports mastery of ELA and social studies standards in one block
- Grounded in the Science of Reading
- Embeds explicit writing instruction in daily lessons
- Builds knowledge through content-rich social studies investigations
- Connects and deepens learning through inquiry
Save time
Inkwell’s 70-minute block replaces two separate ELA and social studies blocks. Teachers no longer have to choose between ELA and social studies, and the time they get back goes to foundational skills, math, and intervention.
Deepen comprehension
Inkwell’s integrated design develops the background knowledge and academic vocabulary comprehension depends on. And, each unit students apply that knowledge to a new text, task or idea to deepen comprehension and extend their learning.
Give writing purpose
Inkwell writing starts with explicit daily instruction and asks students to use writing to make meaning of texts. Then, it asks students to go one step further and use the knowledge they’ve built as evidence for a broader disciplinary idea.
What you'll see in the demo
A clear picture of what integration is.
Integration in Inkwell means ELA and social studies are intentionally designed together, so literacy skills and content knowledge develop side by side rather than separately.
What Inkwell is.
Inkwell is a K-2 core curriculum that replaces your traditional reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and language programs, and it's designed to work alongside your foundational skills curriculum.
A closer look at how the science of reading and knowledge building show up.
Inkwell is grounded in the science of reading and current research about knowledge building. We'll show you how lessons align to both ELA and social studies standards and get to the rigor of HQIM.
FAQ
Who is this session for?
Curriculum leaders, instructional coaches, principals, and teachers evaluating elementary ELA and/or social studies curriculum. We designed these sessions for leaders making purchasing decisions, but classroom teachers are welcome.
How long is the session?
60 minutes: roughly 30 minutes inside the lesson, 20 minutes of debrief, and 10 minutes for Q&A.
Do I need to prep anything?
No. Show up with a notebook (paper or digital) and a willingness to be a student for a half hour.
Will my district's content be shared?
No. Other registrants will see your name and district in the participant list.
Is there a recording if I can't make it?
We will send a recording of the session to registrated participants once it's completed.
