With knowledge at the center, the possibilities are endless.
Built on the science of reading, Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts® (CKLA) sequences deep content knowledge with research-based foundational skills. With new digital features and multimedia resources, it’s now more remote-learning friendly and flexible than ever.
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All green on EdReports
EdReports, an independent curriculum review nonprofit, rates curriculum on three gateways: Text Quality, Building Knowledge, and Usability. Amplify CKLA earned a green rating in all three.
Our approach
Amplify CKLA is a unique core curriculum for PreK–5 ELA grounded in the science of reading, combining rich, diverse content knowledge in history, science, literature, and the arts with systematic, research-based foundational skills instruction. See more of our research.
Leveraging the science of reading
Watching students learn to read: magic. Knowing how they get there: science. Amplify CKLA is grounded in the science of reading, bringing those researched insights and proven practices into your classrooms (remote or otherwise).
An engaging, knowledge-based approach to reading comprehension
Our intentional approach to background knowledge invites students to dig deeper and make connections across content areas. Amplify CKLA enables students to build a robust knowledge base for accessing and unpacking complex texts so real comprehension can happen.
Explicit, systematic foundational skills to develop excellent readers
Explicit, easy-to-use lessons systematically cover 100% of foundational skills standards, setting every student up to succeed.
Built in partnership with the Core Knowledge Foundation
The premier High-Quality Instructional Material (HQIM) offering for elementary language arts, Amplify CKLA was developed in partnership with the Core Knowledge Foundation and helps students develop both deep content knowledge and foundational skills.
Learn more about the Core Knowledge Foundation & Amplify CKLA
What's included
The program provides engaging print and multimedia materials–accessible from anywhere–that are designed to provide a robust literacy-rich foundation in every classroom.
High-quality proven teacher materials
Research-based lessons integrate foundational literacy skills and cross-curricular content knowledge.
- Teacher Guides
- Projectable lesson components
- The Digital Hub for digital components
- Quests for the Core for Grades 3–5 (immersive, problem-based learning)
- Professional Development website with model lessons and training resources
- Teacher Resource website
- Trade Books and Novel Guides
Student materials
Amplify CKLA resources are more engaging than ever! Your K-2 students will love the newly designed student readers that celebrate students’ diverse and authentic experiences in dynamic, decodable, content-rich chapter books.
- Student Readers
- Consumable Activity Books
- Formative Assessments
- Poet’s Journal and Writer’s Journal (write-in Readers for Grades 4–5)
Introducing Interactive Classroom
The top-rated content of Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is now live on the new Interactive Classroom, a robust digital experience that enhances instruction and saves you time. With Interactive Classroom, everything you need is all in one place, making it easier and more engaging than ever to plan lessons, present digital content, and review student work.
Access these online resources and functionality anywhere, anytime:
- Ready-made yet customizable lesson presentation slide decks
- Dynamic, live review student tool
- Interactive and student-friendly experience
- LMS Integration
- Knowledge Builder animated videos
- Recorded Read-Alouds
- Professional development website
- Real-time program support via email, live chat, and phone
Biliteracy with Amplify Caminos
Amplify is proud to offer Amplify Caminos al Conocimiento Esencial, the perfect Spanish Language Arts partner to Amplify CKLA and suitable for any biliteracy implementation model.
Like its English language arts counterpart, Amplify Caminos is built on the Science of Reading and the body of research that shows us that reading comprehension increases when students build extensive background knowledge. Learn more.
Hands-on phonics materials
Multisensory phonics and foundational skills resources give students the opportunity to practice key skills using diverse, fun approaches that build independence.
- Big Books
- Large and Small Letter Cards
- Spelling Cards
- Vowel and Consonant Code Flip Books
- Chaining Folders
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