Reading

The Elementary School uses the Journey's reading program.

There are 20 stories that students read and analyze through out the year.

Read Aloud

The students listen to and discuss picture and chapter books being read aloud.

Book Clubs

The students choose books to read with a group of students. They plan, set goals and discuss the chosen book.

Vocabulary

The students learn content vocabulary along with vocabulary strategies. The goal is for students to use context to identify and learn new vocabulary words.

Students will be writing:

Opinion pieces which will be on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.