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 engaging and flexible than ever.
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Independently and rigorously reviewed
Amplify CKLA has been recognized by the Knowledge Matters Campaign as a literacy program that excels in building knowledge. Programs were selected for their rigor and the quality of their instructional and learning materials.
EdReports, an independent curriculum review nonprofit, rates a curriculum on three gateways: Text Quality, Building Knowledge, and Usability. Amplify CKLA earned a green rating in all three.
Our approach
Grounded in the Science of Reading and following the Core Knowledge approach, Amplify CKLA PreK–5 curriculum combines rich, diverse content knowledge in history, science, literature, and the arts with systematic research-based foundational skills instruction.
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 proven insights and practices into your classrooms.
A captivating, 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 percent 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. It helps students develop both deep content knowledge and foundational skills.
Learn more about the Core Knowledge Foundation & Amplify CKLAWhat's included
The program provides engaging print and multimedia materials designed to build a robust literacy-rich foundation in every classroom.
Proven high-quality teacher materials
Research-based lessons integrate foundational literacy skills and cross-curricular content knowledge.
- Teacher Guides
- Projectable lesson components
- 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 the digital experience
The top-rated content of Amplify CKLA is now live on the digital experience. With the digital experience, 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 help students practice key skills using fun, varied 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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