Intensive Phonics/Reading Class ( 3- 6 years old )
This program is based on the North American standards for phonics levels. 幼儿自然拼读 3-6岁
Students will do a quick placement test with teacher to be placed in the correct level- ages are approximate averages.
Level 5 (5 yr old)
Advanced Phonics and Reading: Phase 5
Approximate student age: 5
Prerequisites: Ability to pass the level 4 phonics including decoding and blending abilities.
Course Summary:
Through interactive reading and decoding/blending practice sessions, this course is a deep dive into reading and phonics with an introduction to grammar. This class builds upon students’ existing abilities to decode and blend basic CVC words, and teaches advanced phonemes and reading skills. Students will be reading avidly from a variety of fiction and non-fiction sources.
Some parent coaching worksheets and an abundance of at-home materials, apps and reading list suggestions will also be provided to help parents in teaching your child to read.
We will also have story time and lots of fun activities to teach students’ reading comprehension and a lifelong love of reading. By the end of this course, children should be able to leveled readers at (or well above) grade level on their own. Students will be reading more advanced level readers with customized assessments and support to exponentially expand their reading abilities and gain momentum on all of the fundamental skills they have previously acquired.
Materials:
Students should purchase the PM Leveled Reader App for this course, which will be made available at a discount from the school.
Students will be provided with all materials and early readers for this course including:
Flashcards
A weekly package of daily practice worksheets
Printable leveled reader e-books for each week
Additional play-based interactive activities, songs and materials
Free access to Epic reading app
Students should have access to a computer and printer.
Curriculum:
Phonics and reading curriculum based on accelerated US Common Core Standards and drawing upon proven programs and materials such as Twinkl and Jolly Phonics.
Assignments:
Weekly class assignments will be provided
Because it is essential in early reading for students to read as much as possible, parents will be provided each week with an electronic package of family activities, flashcards and recommended reading. It is highly recommended that lessons and early readers are practiced for at least 20 minutes each day, and that families read a storybook together daily.