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Course Overview
Second grade students develop a relationship between sounds, letters, and words. Phonemic awareness enables students to gain skills in using word roots to read. Students practice new literary skills by beginning writing to express connections.
Curriculum & Objectives- Fall Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 1 | 1-3 | Write short sentences Read simple stories and poems |
| Fall | 2 | 4-6 | Decode unfamiliar words using phonetic awareness Determine characters, setting, or plot |
| Fall | 3 | 7-9 | Identify words and phrases based on contextual cues Make predictions and recognize author's point of view |
| Fall | 4 | 10-12 | Gather information to answer questions Write for creative, informational, expository, and persuasive beginnings |
Curriculum & Objectives- Spring Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 | 1-3 | Determine complete and incomplete sentences (fragments) Know parts of speech including nouns and verbs |
| Spring | 2 | 4-6 | Use of Quotation marks Spell irregular words correctly (e.g.: was, were, says, said) |
| Spring | 3 | 7-9 | Create drafts with guidance from a teacher Identify the main topic |
| Spring | 4 | 10-12 | Answer questions (who, what, when, why, where) Begin to question the objective of a piece of writing |
Course Details:
Classes per semester: 12
Class duration: 60 mins
Class duration: 60 mins
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Course Overview
A third grade language arts curriculum builds on prior learning in early primary grades. Grammar and writing skills develop as students write longer texts with more detail and transitions. Learning becomes more complex, but still concrete.
Curriculum & Objectives- Fall Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 1 | 1-3 | Use new comprehension strategies to answer questions with accuracy Compare and contrast information |
| Fall | 2 | 4-6 | Become comfortable with transition words in writing Use proper punctuation and capitalization |
| Fall | 3 | 7-9 | Understand idioms, prefixes, and suffixes to expand vocabulary Describe characters, main idea, support details |
| Fall | 4 | 10-12 | Develop confidence in identifying word relationships Begin to write on a variety of different topics |
Curriculum & Objectives- Spring Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 | 1-3 | Use context clues to understand word meanings Read genres such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, fables, and other texts |
| Spring | 2 | 4-6 | Learn the writing process: planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing Write longer in chronological order with transition words |
| Spring | 3 | 7-9 | Write different types of text: opinion, informative, narrative Use punctuation, capitalization, and noun and verb forms (singular/plural) |
| Spring | 4 | 10-12 | Understand parts of speech, prefixes, suffixes, homophones Know the different sentence types i.e compound, complex, compound complex |
Course Details:
Classes per semester: 12
Class duration: 60 mins
Class duration: 60 mins
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Course Overview
Two goals for fourth grade is to make certain a student understands reading material and communicates clearly. Written texts, from articles to poems, are studied, as students learn to summarize what they have read and share supporting details, facts, and examples.
Curriculum & Objectives- Fall Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 1 | 1-3 | Read with a higher level of fluency and expression Utilize root words, prefixes, suffixes, and context clues to analyze unfamiliar vocabulary words |
| Fall | 2 | 4-6 | Apply comprehension strategies to literary and expository texts Identify the theme of a story Retell story elements with specific details |
| Fall | 3 | 7-9 | Formulate multiple paragraph pieces to an audience. Write chronological pieces which focus on cause and effect Write from personal experience and prior knowledge |
| Fall | 4 | 10-12 | Compare ideas, characters, events, and settings Use frequently used words correctly |
Curriculum & Objectives- Spring Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 | 1-3 | Listen to key features of what is read, and share details Recognize figurative language in text (similes, metaphors, personification, etc.) |
| Spring | 2 | 4-6 | Distinguish between first and third person narration Gain skills in reading comprehension such as: summarization, predictions, visualization, questions, and clarification |
| Spring | 3 | 7-9 | Use research tools to investigate and write about a topic Write summaries and opinions with evidence and supporting details. |
| Spring | 4 | 10-12 | Analyze and interpret what is read by written expression Write a news article with facts and data |
Course Details:
Classes per semester: 12
Class duration: 60 mins
Class duration: 60 mins
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Fifth grade students will learn new language arts skills as they build knowledge and mastery of previously learned concepts. They will read a wide variety of texts in a number of different themes and topics. Writing skills foster the creation of ideas complete with supporting details and evidence.
Curriculum & Objectives- Fall Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 1 | 1-3 | Use pronouns in subjective and objective case Understand reference material: dictionaries, glossaries, and thesauruses |
| Fall | 2 | 4-6 | Apply knowledge and information from texts to make inferences Decode words using prefixes and suffixes |
| Fall | 3 | 7-9 | Summarize the theme/main idea of a story Summarize and paraphrase information |
| Fall | 4 | 10-12 | Read and interpret charts, graphs, and other graphic representations Analyze writer's point of view, and compare various writers on the same topic |
Curriculum & Objectives- Spring Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 | 1-3 | Use interjections, prepositions, and conjunctions for descriptive writing Use the five stages of the writing process: planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing |
| Spring | 2 | 4-6 | Write a narrative with an event, narrator, and characters Use correct punctuation in titles with proper capitalization, quotation marks, underscore, and italics |
| Spring | 3 | 7-9 | Use correlative conjunctions correctly - not only/but also, either/or, neither/nor Use perfect verb tense correctly and understand time of events |
| Spring | 4 | 10-12 | Use pronouns in subjective and objective case Apply prior knowledge make predictions and foreshadowing |
Course Details:
Classes per semester: 12
Class duration: 60 mins
Class duration: 60 mins
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Sixth grade students begin to work independently as they develop organization skills. Writing should be clear, tell a story, provide detailed information, and back up opinions as they reach second level cognitive skills. Students read more complex non-fiction texts in a number of different genres. Sixth grade students attempt formal essays and detailed writing assignments.
Curriculum & Objectives- Fall Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 1 | 1-3 | Explain the main idea of a text using supportive details Compare and contrast characters, settings, ideas, point of view, and/or plot |
| Fall | 2 | 4-6 | Achieve comprehension by investigating literature with an emphasis on vocabulary Use strategies to comprehend reading selections |
| Fall | 3 | 7-9 | Use reading comprehension to summarize, predict, visualize, question, and clarify Expand vocabulary in discussions, reports, and texts. |
| Fall | 4 | 10-12 | Create multiple paragraph essays Create a fictional short story that includes dialogue |
Curriculum & Objectives- Spring Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 | 1-3 | Understand writing in various situations, including business letters, e-mail messages, casual vs. formal Accurately apply rules of spelling |
| Spring | 2 | 4-6 | Demonstrate enhanced language Discriminate between transitive and intransitive verbs and direct and indirect objects |
| Spring | 3 | 7-9 | Use descriptive adjectives and adverbs to enhance writing and speech Apply and identify dependent and independent clauses |
| Spring | 4 | 10-12 | Use commas in appositives and after introductory phrases, as well as with names in direct address Use correct pronouns, and demonstrate agreement between pronouns and antecedents |
Course Details:
Classes per semester: 12
Class duration: 60 mins
Class duration: 60 mins
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A seventh grade student has increased ability to analyze and synthesize information, which strengthens reading skills and improves their writing proficiency with consistent practice.
Curriculum & Objectives- Fall Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 1 | 1-3 | Construct strategies to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words Analyze different literature genres |
| Fall | 2 | 4-6 | Use evidence to analyze, infer, and synthesize concepts Determine a text's theme and author's purpose |
| Fall | 3 | 7-9 | Understand an objective summary of a text Identify cause and effect in literature |
| Fall | 4 | 10-12 | Recognize simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal relationships Read and speak with fluency and inflection in public speaking |
Curriculum & Objectives- Spring Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 | 1-3 | Write an analytical argument, and support with claims and evidence Informative, explanatory writing by definition, classification, cause and effect, comparison and contrast |
| Spring | 2 | 4-6 | Develop topics with relevant content, language, and style Conduct short research projects and distinguish between fact and opinion |
| Spring | 3 | 7-9 | Quote and paraphrase information from sources with correct MLA/APA format Use prepositional phrases correctly |
| Spring | 4 | 10-12 | Understand parts of speech, plural nouns, possessive nouns, verb tenses, adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases, and conjunctions Apply the rules of convention for capitalization and punctuation, and determine simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences |
Course Details:
Classes per semester: 12
Class duration: 60 mins
Class duration: 60 mins
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Eighth grade students focus on perfecting writing, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills because their next step to high school academics are demanding and more complex. Eighth grade students need consistent practice.
Curriculum & Objectives- Fall Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 1 | 1-3 | Vocabulary skills include the identification and meaning of synonyms, antonyms, idioms, homophones and Latin and Greek roots. Advanced comprehension skills include summarization, and synthesis of information from two or more literary or expository texts |
| Fall | 2 | 4-6 | Identify vocabulary words with their meanings Main ideas, compare and contrast, cause and effect, symbolism, inferences, mood, tone, and point of view |
| Fall | 3 | 7-9 | Apply writing skills for cover letters, poems, biography, position papers, and other literary activities Master complex reading passages |
| Fall | 4 | 10-12 | Comprehend advanced figurative language Offer an objective summary of complicated texts |
Curriculum & Objectives- Spring Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 | 1-3 | Interpret text from different formats and sources Use critical thinking skills to separate truth from error and fact from fiction |
| Spring | 2 | 4-6 | Perfect the writing process to take compositions from prewriting and planning through revision to the final draft Use technology-aided tools with prewriting, planning, and brainstorming |
| Spring | 3 | 7-9 | Create a topic with facts, details, examples and explanations Relate a clear, coherent incident, event, or situation by with details through various writing activities in chronological order |
| Spring | 4 | 10-12 | Display a command of English grammar during speaking and writing activities Peer edit, and correct personal writing errors |
Course Details:
Classes per semester: 12
Class duration: 60 mins
Class duration: 60 mins
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For ninth graders, or high school freshmen, a well-rounded language arts curriculum prepares students with opportunities. Listening and speaking skills continue the process of learning grammar, vocabulary, composition, and reading comprehension through diverse texts to prepare for standardized tests. Students develop oral language skills to strengthen writing.
Curriculum & Objectives- Fall Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 1 | 1-3 | Identify features of myths, and contrast myths from different cultures Interpret similes, analyze figurative language, rhetorical language, and use prior knowledge to make predictions Avoid plagiarism and accurately give credit by correct quotation properties |
| Fall | 2 | 4-6 | Research and write about mythical characters in fictional genre Explore thematics such as love, beauty, family, freedom, friendship, and human nature through humanistic qualities Use correct MLA and APA citation devices |
| Fall | 3 | 7-9 | Read challenging texts that build knowledge in history, science and other subjects in interdisciplinary education Compose texts that present multiple points of view and subplots Identify areas of improvement and weaknesses in analytic writing Understand proper composition skills |
| Fall | 4 | 10-12 | Conduct research on-line and in the library to select information from multiple sources to support arguments Best practices for grammar to expand vocabulary, both written and orally for standardized testing and writing |
Curriculum & Objectives- Spring Semester
| Semester | Module | Classes | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 | 1-3 | Analyze classical books, short stories, and poetry through curriculum reading Elements of plot arch, setting, narrative, character development, Point-of-View, and characterization Different traits for writing, including organization, content, voice, and word choice Use figurative language to compose poetry |
| Spring | 2 | 4-6 | Accurately identify the author's point of view in a story and locate writer bias Adequately identify and explain the use of allegory, irony, and satire in novels Develop and support ideas with specific examples, and cite information from reliable sources. |
| Spring | 3 | 7-9 | Clear understanding of figurative language, form, tone and perspective Develop skills to evaluate materials for accuracy for discussion and debate Formulate appropriate questions and paraphrase problems |
| Spring | 4 | 10-12 | Develop connotative meanings and notice subtext, worldview, and implications Learn to track a plot line from the inciting incident to the climax and denouement Write on author's voice, choice of narrative and POV, and character development that builds tension and conflict |
Course Details:
Classes per semester: 12
Class duration: 60 mins
Class duration: 60 mins
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Inspire your child to write in the world of imagination!
Students will read short stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
Students will read short stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
This course will enable your student to:
- Develop creative writing skills.
- Read, sample, and write in different genres.
- Complete their own short stories with fun and guidance.
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Course Description:
Inspire your child to write in the world of imagination!
Students will read short stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
Students will read short stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
This course will enable your student to:
- Develop creative writing skills.
- Read, sample, and write in different genres.
- Complete their own short stories with fun and guidance.
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Course Description:
Inspire your child to write in the world of imagination!
This course will explore the art of storytelling. Students will read stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice through mysteries and adventures which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
This course will explore the art of storytelling. Students will read stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice through mysteries and adventures which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
This course will enable your student to:
- Develop creative writing skills.
- Read, sample, and write in different genres.
- Complete their own short stories with fun and guidance.
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Course Description:
Inspire your child to write in the world of imagination!
This course will explore the art of storytelling. Students will read stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice through mysteries and adventures which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
This course will explore the art of storytelling. Students will read stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice through mysteries and adventures which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
This course will enable your student to:
- Develop creative writing skills.
- Read, sample, and write in different genres.
- Complete their own short stories with fun and guidance.
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Creative Writing
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Course Description:
Inspire your child to write in the world of imagination!
This course will explore the art of storytelling. Students will read stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice through mysteries and adventures which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
This course will explore the art of storytelling. Students will read stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice through mysteries and adventures which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
This course will enable your student to:
- Develop creative writing skills.
- Read, sample, and write in different genres.
- Complete their own short stories with fun and guidance.
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Course Description:
Inspire your child to write in the world of imagination!
This course will explore the art of storytelling. Students will read stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice through mysteries and adventures which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
This course will explore the art of storytelling. Students will read stories to develop an appreciation of a compelling story: plot, dialogue, figurative language, character development, sequence of events, and imagery. Meaning and characters will develop imaginative writing. Each student will attempt to create their own story with guidance from the instructor on how to realize detective details, inference, and many unknowns that are learned from human behavior.
Students draw on all materials read aloud in class and get their chance to create their very own stories. Imagination through reading and writing allows each student to have fun and share their voice through mysteries and adventures which allows the characters to come to life and mimic human behavior in the worlds of motivation and pleasure-seeking. Distinguishing between fact and fiction, characters and situations come alive with your child's voice. What fun!
This course will enable your student to:
- Develop creative writing skills.
- Read, sample, and write in different genres.
- Complete their own short stories with fun and guidance.
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Program Overview
Elements of Reading from Talentnook is an effective reading program for all students including diverse learners such as Students with Disabilities and English Learners who participate in general education classroom
instruction. We begin with very young readers, and our philosophy is that good reading skills lead to good writing skills. Our reading program is based on letter-sound recognition and word attack strategies
with phonemic awareness and syllable breakdown.
GOOD READERS → GOOD WRITERS → GOOD STUDENTS → GOOD GRADES
GOOD READERS → GOOD WRITERS → GOOD STUDENTS → GOOD GRADES
Reading Levels:
Each Reading Level is broken down, not by school grade, but by reading efficiency level determined by proven assessments. The first lessons are “training lessons” which involve Sound Play and Decoding activities, working on phonemic awareness games that focus on syllables, identifying first sounds in words, rhyming, blending, segmenting, and identifying last sounds in words. Each Sound Play lesson aligns with a Decoding Lesson. Decoding lessons are implemented and practiced before the next activity is introduced. In every lesson, reinforcement of sounds and words are practiced with
increasing variety and difficulty. Students learn specific prompts and correction procedures for each activity.
(Novice) Level 1 - (Pre-Reader) Level 2- (Reader) Level 3 - (Detective) Level 4 - (Navigator) Level 5
(Novice) Level 1 - (Pre-Reader) Level 2- (Reader) Level 3 - (Detective) Level 4 - (Navigator) Level 5
Some concepts we practice in every lesson are:
• “What Sound?” Lower-case consonants and vowels are printed at the top of the lesson sheet and practiced for recognition and mastery.
• “What Word?” Common sight words are printed on the lesson sheet below the “What Sound?” activity for context and practice.
• “Sound Boxes.” Decodable words are printed with each sound of the word in a box that blends the sounds together in a sing-song fashion, and then the student reads the word quickly to hear and speak the word.
• Reading Sentences. The students READ a sentence made up of decodable and sight words practiced in the lesson.
• “What Word?” Common sight words are printed on the lesson sheet below the “What Sound?” activity for context and practice.
• “Sound Boxes.” Decodable words are printed with each sound of the word in a box that blends the sounds together in a sing-song fashion, and then the student reads the word quickly to hear and speak the word.
• Reading Sentences. The students READ a sentence made up of decodable and sight words practiced in the lesson.
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Program Overview
Elements of Reading from Talentnook is an effective reading program for all students including diverse learners such as Students with Disabilities and English Learners who participate in general education classroom
instruction. We begin with very young readers, and our philosophy is that good reading skills lead to good writing skills. Our reading program is based on letter-sound recognition and word attack strategies
with phonemic awareness and syllable breakdown.
GOOD READERS → GOOD WRITERS → GOOD STUDENTS → GOOD GRADES
GOOD READERS → GOOD WRITERS → GOOD STUDENTS → GOOD GRADES
Reading Levels:
Each Reading Level is broken down, not by school grade, but by reading efficiency level determined by proven assessments. The first lessons are “training lessons” which involve Sound Play and Decoding activities, working on phonemic awareness games that focus on syllables, identifying first sounds in words, rhyming, blending, segmenting, and identifying last sounds in words. Each Sound Play lesson aligns with a Decoding Lesson. Decoding lessons are implemented and practiced before the next activity is introduced. In every lesson, reinforcement of sounds and words are practiced with
increasing variety and difficulty. Students learn specific prompts and correction procedures for each activity.
(Novice) Level 1 - (Pre-Reader) Level 2- (Reader) Level 3 - (Detective) Level 4 - (Navigator) Level 5
(Novice) Level 1 - (Pre-Reader) Level 2- (Reader) Level 3 - (Detective) Level 4 - (Navigator) Level 5
Some concepts we practice in every lesson are:
• “What Sound?” Lower-case consonants and vowels are printed at the top of the lesson sheet and practiced for recognition and mastery.
• “What Word?” Common sight words are printed on the lesson sheet below the “What Sound?” activity for context and practice.
• “Sound Boxes.” Decodable words are printed with each sound of the word in a box that blends the sounds together in a sing-song fashion, and then the student reads the word quickly to hear and speak the word.
• Reading Sentences. The students READ a sentence made up of decodable and sight words practiced in the lesson.
• “What Word?” Common sight words are printed on the lesson sheet below the “What Sound?” activity for context and practice.
• “Sound Boxes.” Decodable words are printed with each sound of the word in a box that blends the sounds together in a sing-song fashion, and then the student reads the word quickly to hear and speak the word.
• Reading Sentences. The students READ a sentence made up of decodable and sight words practiced in the lesson.
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Program Overview
Elements of Reading from Talentnook is an effective reading program for all students including diverse learners such as Students with Disabilities and English Learners who participate in general education classroom
instruction. We begin with very young readers, and our philosophy is that good reading skills lead to good writing skills. Our reading program is based on letter-sound recognition and word attack strategies
with phonemic awareness and syllable breakdown.
GOOD READERS → GOOD WRITERS → GOOD STUDENTS → GOOD GRADES
GOOD READERS → GOOD WRITERS → GOOD STUDENTS → GOOD GRADES
Reading Levels:
Each Reading Level is broken down, not by school grade, but by reading efficiency level determined by proven assessments. The first lessons are “training lessons” which involve Sound Play and Decoding activities, working on phonemic awareness games that focus on syllables, identifying first sounds in words, rhyming, blending, segmenting, and identifying last sounds in words. Each Sound Play lesson aligns with a Decoding Lesson. Decoding lessons are implemented and practiced before the next activity is introduced. In every lesson, reinforcement of sounds and words are practiced with
increasing variety and difficulty. Students learn specific prompts and correction procedures for each activity.
(Novice) Level 1 - (Pre-Reader) Level 2- (Reader) Level 3 - (Detective) Level 4 - (Navigator) Level 5
(Novice) Level 1 - (Pre-Reader) Level 2- (Reader) Level 3 - (Detective) Level 4 - (Navigator) Level 5
Some concepts we practice in every lesson are:
• “What Sound?” Lower-case consonants and vowels are printed at the top of the lesson sheet and practiced for recognition and mastery.
• “What Word?” Common sight words are printed on the lesson sheet below the “What Sound?” activity for context and practice.
• “Sound Boxes.” Decodable words are printed with each sound of the word in a box that blends the sounds together in a sing-song fashion, and then the student reads the word quickly to hear and speak the word.
• Reading Sentences. The students READ a sentence made up of decodable and sight words practiced in the lesson.
• “What Word?” Common sight words are printed on the lesson sheet below the “What Sound?” activity for context and practice.
• “Sound Boxes.” Decodable words are printed with each sound of the word in a box that blends the sounds together in a sing-song fashion, and then the student reads the word quickly to hear and speak the word.
• Reading Sentences. The students READ a sentence made up of decodable and sight words practiced in the lesson.
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Program Overview
Elements of Reading from Talentnook is an effective reading program for all students including diverse learners such as Students with Disabilities and English Learners who participate in general education classroom
instruction. We begin with very young readers, and our philosophy is that good reading skills lead to good writing skills. Our reading program is based on letter-sound recognition and word attack strategies
with phonemic awareness and syllable breakdown.
GOOD READERS → GOOD WRITERS → GOOD STUDENTS → GOOD GRADES
GOOD READERS → GOOD WRITERS → GOOD STUDENTS → GOOD GRADES
Reading Levels:
Each Reading Level is broken down, not by school grade, but by reading efficiency level determined by proven assessments. The first lessons are “training lessons” which involve Sound Play and Decoding activities, working on phonemic awareness games that focus on syllables, identifying first sounds in words, rhyming, blending, segmenting, and identifying last sounds in words. Each Sound Play lesson aligns with a Decoding Lesson. Decoding lessons are implemented and practiced before the next activity is introduced. In every lesson, reinforcement of sounds and words are practiced with
increasing variety and difficulty. Students learn specific prompts and correction procedures for each activity.
(Novice) Level 1 - (Pre-Reader) Level 2- (Reader) Level 3 - (Detective) Level 4 - (Navigator) Level 5
(Novice) Level 1 - (Pre-Reader) Level 2- (Reader) Level 3 - (Detective) Level 4 - (Navigator) Level 5
Some concepts we practice in every lesson are:
• “What Sound?” Lower-case consonants and vowels are printed at the top of the lesson sheet and practiced for recognition and mastery.
• “What Word?” Common sight words are printed on the lesson sheet below the “What Sound?” activity for context and practice.
• “Sound Boxes.” Decodable words are printed with each sound of the word in a box that blends the sounds together in a sing-song fashion, and then the student reads the word quickly to hear and speak the word.
• Reading Sentences. The students READ a sentence made up of decodable and sight words practiced in the lesson.
• “What Word?” Common sight words are printed on the lesson sheet below the “What Sound?” activity for context and practice.
• “Sound Boxes.” Decodable words are printed with each sound of the word in a box that blends the sounds together in a sing-song fashion, and then the student reads the word quickly to hear and speak the word.
• Reading Sentences. The students READ a sentence made up of decodable and sight words practiced in the lesson.
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