What’s new in Amplify CKLA 3rd Edition
Experience the next chapter in the Science of Reading with Amplify CKLA 3rd Edition.
In this edition, you’ll enjoy an enhanced knowledge-building sequence, more differentiation to reach all learners, digital assessments and reports, and enriched writing instruction grounded in the Science of Writing, the research behind how kids learn to write.
Enhanced knowledge-building sequence
We’ve added new units and updated existing ones to include a broader range of people, perspectives, and high-quality texts. New Choice Units even enable districts to select topics that best reflect their community’s values while maintaining standards coverage.
New units include:
- Geography in K–1
- Poetry units now starting in Grades 2–3
- Novel Study Units in Grades 3–5
- Oceans in Grade 5
- Research Units in every grade!
Instruction based on the Science of Writing
Our writing instruction is fully integrated and grounded in the Science of Writing, the research behind how kids learn to write effectively. Systematic daily lessons align with the Simple View of Writing and make it easier to help students develop writing proficiency—without additional programs.
K–2 writing
The Skills Strand covers all text types, and every Knowledge Strand unit now has high-impact writing activities, including sentence combining, sentence expanding, and pre-writing exercises like graphic organizers.
3–5 writing
Writing instruction remains explicit and systematic in Grades 3–5, with added high-impact writing activities to deepen learning.
More authentic, diverse texts
A variety of texts—from complex read-alouds and decodable chapter books to trade books and content-rich readers—connect to learning goals. Amplify CKLA 3rd Edition also features new Culminating Research and Novel Study Units!
Culminating Research Units
Each grade now includes a core Culminating Research Unit featuring carefully selected trade books. These units build critical thinking and research skills, from selecting topics to presenting findings.
Novel Study Units
Novel Study Units are part of district-level Choice Units in Grades 3–5. Districts can select one novel per grade, from classic or contemporary options, choosing the book that best reflects their community’s goals and values while still covering all required standards.
Easy-to-use materials, pacing for real classrooms
Running out of instructional time? We understand! Our streamlined units now cover all standards within 165 days, leaving more time for enrichment and remediation.
All-in-one digital platform
Amplify CKLA 3rd Edition is part of a digital platform that enables seamless integration across all Amplify programs.
The platform includes familiar tools like lesson slides—now Presentation Screens—along with new features such as skill-building games, assessments, and detailed reports.
Digital assessments
Auto-scored K–2 Knowledge and 3–5 End-of-Unit assessments deliver immediate insights to enable quick, data-driven decisions.
Standards-based reports
Detailed reports highlight strengths and growth opportunities at individual, group, and class levels, all aligned to standards.
Embedded support to reach all learners
We’ve worked with experts and practitioners to enhance our differentiation strategies, making content more accessible to all students—including multilingual/English learners. Improved iconography helps you quickly find in-the-moment support, ensuring these strategies are seamlessly integrated.
Grade 3 foundational skills instruction
Recognizing the ongoing need for foundational skills instruction beyond Grade 2, we’ve introduced Grade 3 Skills to reinforce and build on the K–2 Skills Strand. Use it to support core lessons or serve as an intervention, depending on your students’ needs.
The instruction follows a familiar sequence and offers flexibility: It can be taught in two 15-minute sessions or one 30-minute session.
Grade 3 Skills resources are included in core classroom kits, although the instruction isn’t required for Grade 3 standards coverage.
Bold new look and feel
With modernized covers, full-color interiors, and enhanced iconography, Amplify CKLA 3rd Edition materials are not only visually appealing, but also easier to navigate.
