Curriculum Scope
Literary Reading
Literary reading, along with reading comprehension skills, are introduced and assessed
through the use of the novels and supporting texts and short stories.
Nonfiction Reading
Non-fiction reading along with reading comprehension skills, are introduced and assessed
through the use of the novels and supporting texts and articles.
Narrative Writing
The students will show their understanding of the narrative writing
by planning, writing, and publishing their work.
Grammar, vocabulary, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling are also developed.
Argumentative Writing
After reading non-fiction text, students will explore the process of forming reasons,
drawing conclusions and developing opinions based on non-fiction texts
and producing an argumentative writing piece that supports their thinking.
Grammar, vocabulary, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling are also developed.
Informational Writing
The students will research a relevant topic to write an informational piece that educates others. Grammar, vocabulary, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling are also developed.
Foundational Skills
The building blocks of reading: phonics, phonological awareness, fluency and vocabulary
are taught systemically and explicitly in order to develop long-term skills.
Whole-class novels are used to model fluency, spark discussions, explore and support key skills
and concepts, as well as expose students to new vocabulary.
Students are encouraged to select a high-interest independent novel
that they will be able to read and explore at their own pace.