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.
We’ve created guidance and resources to help meet your unique needs this school year. Find out more about our remote and hybrid learning resources.
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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).
A powerful, knowledge-based approach to reading comprehension
Our more intentional approach to background knowledge allows 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.
Engaging topics that kids can't stop talking about
What do Greek myths, insects, and the Middle Ages have in common? They’re topics that get rave reviews from Amplify CKLA kids. Amplify CKLA invites students to dig deeper across content areas and make connections.
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 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
Engaging student resources include dynamic decodable chapter books and content-rich, cross-curricular Readers.
- Student Readers
- Activity Books
- Formative Assessments
- Poet’s Journal and Writer’s Journal (write-in Readers for Grades 4–5)
Digital resources
Access the program’s online resources anywhere, anytime, from any device.
- Digital Hub
- Knowledge Builder animated videos
- Sound Library songs and videos
- Vocab App
- eReader
- Recorded Read-Alouds
- Professional development website
- Real-time program support via email, live chat, and phone
Visually rich classroom materials
Visual scaffolds bring to life history, science, and literature.
- Knowledge Flip Books
- Knowledge Image Cards
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
English Language Learner program
Language Studio, designed for Amplify CKLA, provides WIDA-aligned daily instruction for English Language Learners to deepen their academic English.
Writing explorations program
A unique companion for Amplify CKLA, Writing Studio provides a deep dive into informational, narrative, and opinion writing to build strong, passionate writers.
Amplify CKLA Hybrid
Amplify CKLA Hybrid is a dynamic tool for planning, instruction, and engagement, offering digital materials that save teachers time.
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