Basic Skills Intervention for At-Risk Students
MECHANICS
Essential Foundations for At-Risk Students
Students enter at any level work up at their own pace
Language Mechanics Scope & Sequence
Level 1
Grades 1-3
Reading
Main idea
Details
Inferences
Sequence
Words in Context
Writing
Capitalization
Punctuation
Sentence Structure
Nouns
Pronouns
Verbs-Recognition
Adjectives
Vocabulary
Compound Words
Homonyms
Multiple Meanings
Prefixes & Suffixes
Synonyms & Antonyms
Level 2
Grades 3-5
Reading
Main idea
Details
Inferences
Sequence
Words in Context
Writing
Capitalization
Punctuation
Subjects & Predicates
Nouns Plurals
Pronouns
Subject-Verbs Agreement
Adjectives
Vocabulary
Compound Words
Homonyms
Multiple Meanings
Prefixes & Suffixes
Synonyms & Antonyms
Level 3
Grades 6-8
Reading
Main idea
Details
Inferences
Sequence
Words in Context
Writing
Capitalization
Punctuation
Sentence – Clauses
Nouns Forms
Pronouns
Verb Tenses & Voices
Vocabulary
Analogies
Homonyms
Multiple Meanings
Prefixes & Suffixes
Synonyms & Antonyms
Flexible Content Delivery
Brainchild content is available online or on a wifi-free handheld device.
No matter the setup of your program, our content is available to suit your needs.

Lessons are grouped in 3 Levels instead of grades to keep students motivated. Struggling learners start low, gain confidence through simple concepts, and work their way up. Check out the scope and sequences to view the huge amount of lessons in this series.
• Special Education
• Migrant & ELL Programs
• Pre-GED
• RTI Programs
Mechanics reads to students to
– help struggling readers.
– help ELL students with pronunciation.
3-Steps Transform Learning
Brainchild employs a patented, evidence-based pedagogy to help discouraged learners succeed
A one-minute multimedia lesson demonstrates the concept
Ten randomized questions provide guided practice with step-by-step feedback
Measure progress and provide correctional instruction for mistakes