English Language Arts & Literature 1

Welcome to reading! This course for new readers is based on the Alberta curriculum and follows a Balanced Literacy format. The course has three main components:

• Logic of English Foundations: Students gain phonemic awareness, learn to read and write 47 basic phonograms (letter-sound relationships) and increase reading fluency through structured but playful activities.

• Guided Reading: Students will read Key Links leveled readers and complete an accompanying Reading Response.

• Read-Aloud: Students’ parents or caregivers will read popular children’s literature to them.  Each book has an assignment to complete.

PRIMARY STUDENTS: Materials are loaned at no cost, but must be returned at the end of the school year, or the student will be charged replacement costs. 

ESA & INTERNATIONAL/OUT-OF-PROVINCE STUDENTS: Fees apply to required materials. Reusable loan materials have a refundable cautionary fee as per our Refund Policy.