COMPONENT	OVERVIEW	DOWNLOAD SAMPLES
Scope & Sequence	Aligned to state and national standards, integrating core content standards Organized by vocabulary, grammar forms, and language functions/tasks 4 skills approach that leads to tasks and activities using integrated skills Supports academic skill development	Hands-On English (Grades K–1 Beginners) Carousel of IDEAS (Grades K–5) Champion of IDEAS (Grade 6–12) Frames for Fluency (Grades K–5 & 6–12 Newcomers)
Vocabulary & Oral Language Tasks	Target academic and social language development from newcomers to advanced Systematic by design Integrated uses in reading and writing tasks	Hands-On English (Grades K–1 Beginners) Carousel of IDEAS (Grades K–5) Champion of IDEAS (Grade 6–12) Frames for Fluency (Grades K–5 & 6–12 Newcomers)
Grammar Forms & Language Functions	Explicit instruction Targeted vocabulary with grammatical forms An integrated approach using written and spoken language Progressive building of skills based on student level	Hands-On English (Grades K–1 Beginners) Carousel of IDEAS (Grades K–5) Champion of IDEAS (Grade 6–12) Frames for Fluency (Grades K–5 & 6–12 Newcomers)
Text Work	Scaffolded approach to reading Reading comprehension that leads to writing extensions Integrated skills approach Core content inclusion using informational text and fiction	Hands-On English (Grades K–1 Beginners) Carousel of IDEAS (Grades K–5) Champion of IDEAS (Grade 6–12) Frames for Fluency (Grades K–5 & 6–12 Newcomers)
Writing	Writing is the culmination of each chapter Students develop necessary vocabulary, oral language, grammar forms and functions to construct sentences on their own Writing tasks build from activities throughout the lessons and chapters	Hands-On English (Grades K–1 Beginners) Carousel of IDEAS (Grades K–5) Champion of IDEAS (Grade 6–12) Frames for Fluency (Grades K–5 & 6–12 Newcomers)
Structured Lesson Plans	Gradual release of responsibility using systematic and explicit instruction within an integrated skills approach Lesson structure includes oral language, vocabulary development, form and functions, text work and comprehension, and writing extension Structured, organized lesson plans pre-made and ready to use	Hands-On English (Grades K–1 Beginners) Carousel of IDEAS (Grades K–5) Champion of IDEAS (Grade 6–12) Frames for Fluency (Grades K–5 & 6–12 Newcomers)

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Carousel of IDEAS, Grades K–5 — Research-based language development program for beginning through advanced levels of language proficiency

Champion of IDEAS, Grades 6–12 — Rigorous, research-based language development program for all levels of language proficiency

Hands-On English, Grades K–1 — Content-aligned activities and lessons that encourage participation and engagement

Frames for Fluency, Grades K–12 — Oral language development tool to support practice in a meaningful and authentic context through the use of thematic vocabulary