Course Content
A. Consonants and Vowels
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A.01. Identify and differentiate between consonants and vowels in written words.
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A.02. Categorize individual letters as either consonants or vowels.
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A.03. Determine the number of vowels present within a given word.
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A.04. Understand the role of consonants and vowels in forming words.
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A.05. Explore how different combinations of vowels and consonants can change the pronunciation of a word.
B. Syllables
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B.01. Identify syllables within a spoken word.
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B.02. Determine the number of syllables in a given word.
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B.03. Categorize words based on their syllable count.
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B.04. Understand the concept of syllable division within words.
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B.05. Break down multisyllabic words into their individual syllable components.
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B.06. Explore how stress patterns can affect the pronunciation of syllables in a word.
C. Rhyming
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C.01. Recognize rhyming words through auditory discrimination.
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C.02. Select pictures or words that rhyme with a given word.
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C.03. Identify non-rhyming words from a given set of words.
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C.04. Generate words that rhyme with a given word.
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C.05. Complete simple rhymes and poems using rhyming words.
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C.06. Analyze the sound patterns within rhyming words to understand the concept of rhyme.
D. Blending and Segmenting
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D.02. Orally produce a word when given its segmented sounds.
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D.03. Identify the individual sounds within a spoken word.
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D.04. Segment a word into its constituent phonemes.
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D.05. Arrange individual sounds in the correct order to spell a word.
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D.06. Manipulate phonemes within a word to create new words, demonstrating phonemic awareness.
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D.01. Blend individual sounds together to form a complete word.
E. Consonant Sounds and Letters
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E.01. Recognize words that begin with the same consonant sound.
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E.02. Recognize words that end with the same consonant sound.
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E.03. Identify the letter that corresponds to the initial consonant sound of a word.
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E.04. Identify the letter that corresponds to the final consonant sound of a word.
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E.05. Understand the difference between consonant sounds and consonant letters.
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E.06. Explore how the same consonant letter can produce different sounds depending on the word.
F. Short Vowels
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F.01. Recognize words containing short vowel sounds.
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F.02. Match pictures to words containing short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u).
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F.03. Complete words by filling in the missing short vowel.
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F.04. Read and understand simple sentences containing short vowel words.
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F.05. Discriminate between different short vowel sounds in spoken words.
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F.06. Practice spelling words with short vowel sounds.
G. Long and Short Vowel Sounds
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G.01. Discriminate between short and long vowel sounds in spoken words.
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G.02. Identify words that share the same vowel sound, whether short or long.
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G.03. Classify words as having either a short or long vowel sound.
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G.04. Understand how the position of a vowel in a word can influence its sound.
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G.05. Identify common spelling patterns associated with long and short vowel sounds.
H. Consonant Blends and Digraphs
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H.01. Recognize and identify consonant blends (e.g., bl, st, tr) within words.
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H.02. Recognize and identify consonant digraphs (e.g., sh, ch, th) within words.
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H.03. Complete words by adding the correct initial or final consonant blend.
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H.04. Complete words by adding the correct consonant digraph.
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H.05. Spell words containing consonant blends and digraphs.
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H.06. Categorize words by their initial consonant blend or digraph.
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H.07. Understand the difference between consonant blends and digraphs.
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H.08. Identify common spelling patterns associated with consonant blends and digraphs.
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H.09. Explore how consonant blends and digraphs affect the sound of a word.
I. Silent ‘e’
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I.01. Recognize words in which the letter ‘e’ is silent.
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I.02. Match pictures to words containing a silent ‘e’.
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I.03. Complete words by adding the silent ‘e’ at the end.
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I.04. Spell words containing a silent ‘e’.
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I.05. Read and understand simple sentences containing silent ‘e’ words.
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I.06. Understand how the addition of a silent ‘e’ can change the vowel sound in a word.
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I.07. Identify common spelling patterns associated with silent ‘e’ words.
J. Vowel Digraphs
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J.01. Recognize words containing vowel digraphs (e.g., ea, ai, oa).
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J.02. Match pictures to words containing vowel digraphs.
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J.03. Complete words by adding the correct vowel digraph.
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J.04. Read and understand simple sentences containing vowel digraph words.
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J.05. Understand how vowel digraphs create unique vowel sounds.
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J.06. Identify common spelling patterns associated with vowel digraphs.
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J.07. Compare the sounds produced by different vowel digraphs.
K. Short and Long Vowel Patterns
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K.01. Match pictures to words with short ‘a’ and long ‘a’ vowel patterns.
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K.02. Match pictures to words with short ‘e’ and long ‘e’ vowel patterns.
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K.03. Identify the correct short or long ‘i’, ‘o’, or ‘u’ word that matches the picture.
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K.04. Use spelling patterns to categorize words based on long and short vowel sounds.
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K.05. Analyze and compare the spelling patterns for short and long vowel sounds.
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K.06. Apply knowledge of vowel patterns to decode unfamiliar words.
L. Diphthongs: oi, oy, ou, ow
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L.01. Recognize words containing the diphthongs ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’.
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L.02. Match pictures to words containing the diphthongs ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’.
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L.03. Complete words by adding the correct diphthong (‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, or ‘ow’).
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L.04. Understand the unique sounds produced by different diphthongs.
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L.05. Identify common spelling patterns associated with the diphthongs ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’.
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L.06. Discriminate between similar-sounding words containing different diphthongs.
M. Two-Syllable Words
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M.01. Combine two syllables to create a complete word.
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M.02. Identify the component syllables within a two-syllable word.
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M.03. Complete two-syllable words when provided with partial spelling.
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M.04. Read and understand simple sentences containing two-syllable words.
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M.05. Practice spelling common two-syllable words.
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M.06. Understand how syllable division can aid in decoding longer words.
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M.07. Pronounce two-syllable words correctly, paying attention to stress patterns.
N. Sight Words
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N.01. Recognize and read common sight words (e.g., again, each, from).
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N.02. Recall and spell common sight words accurately.
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N.03. Complete sentences using the correct sight word.
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N.04. Understand the meaning of common sight words in context.
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N.05. Apply sight word knowledge to improve reading fluency.
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N.06. Discriminate between similar-looking sight words.
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N.07. Build a strong foundation of sight word recognition for future reading success.
O. Reality vs. Fiction
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O.01. Distinguish between events or situations that are possible in real life and those that are not.
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O.02. Categorize scenarios as either realistic or fictional.
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O.03. Explain why a given scenario is either realistic or fictional.
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O.04. Develop critical thinking skills by evaluating the plausibility of events.
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O.05. Explore the purpose and value of both realistic and fictional stories.
P. Main Idea
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P.01. Identify the main subject or topic of a picture.
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P.02. Explain the main idea of a picture in simple terms.
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P.03. Summarize the key elements presented in a visual.
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P.04. Draw conclusions about the message or theme conveyed by an image.
Q. Inference and Analysis
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Q.01. Infer feelings and emotions based on visual cues.
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Q.02. Predict what might happen next in a given situation.
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Q.03. Solve simple riddles and make inferences.
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Q.04. Understand characters’ actions and dialogue to determine their motivations.
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Q.05. Analyze a character’s traits based on their behavior in a story.
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Q.06. Draw inferences about the setting of a story based on textual clues.
R. Nouns and Adjectives
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R.01. Identify nouns as people, animals, places, or things.
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R.02. Select nouns from a given set of words.
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R.03. Identify nouns within a sentence.
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R.04. Complete sentences by adding a noun that matches a picture.
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R.05. Use adjectives to compare pictures and describe differences.
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R.06. Utilize number words to quantify objects or attributes.
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R.07. Differentiate between nouns and adjectives.
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R.08. Expand vocabulary and improve descriptive writing skills.
S. Vocabulary Categories
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S.01. Sort words into appropriate categories (e.g., animals, colors, food).
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S.02. Identify the word that does not belong in a given category.
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S.03. Explain the reasoning behind categorizing words in a particular way.
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S.04. Develop vocabulary related to various themes and topics.
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S.05. Improve critical thinking skills through word association and classification.
T. Synonyms and Antonyms
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T.01. Define synonyms as words with similar meanings.
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T.02. Define antonyms as words with opposite meanings.
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T.03. Select synonyms for a given word.
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T.04. Select antonyms for a given word.
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T.05. Use synonyms and antonyms to expand vocabulary and enhance communication.
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T.06. Recognize how synonyms and antonyms contribute to the nuance of language.
U. Multiple-Meaning Words
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U.01. Recognize that some words have more than one meaning.
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U.02. Identify different meanings of a multiple-meaning word with the aid of pictures.
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U.03. Understand how context can determine the correct meaning of a word.
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U.04. Use multiple-meaning words correctly in sentences.
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U.05. Differentiate between the various meanings of a word based on context clues.
V. Shades of Meaning
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V.01. Identify words that have related meanings.
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V.02. Describe the differences between related words.
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V.03. Order related words based on the intensity or degree of their meaning.
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V.04. Understand that words can have similar but not identical meanings.
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V.05. Use words with appropriate shades of meaning to express ideas more precisely.
W. Prefixes and Suffixes
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W.05. Build vocabulary by understanding the function of prefixes and suffixes.
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W.01. Recognize words that contain prefixes and suffixes.
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W.02. Understand the meaning of common prefixes (e.g., un-, re-, pre-) and suffixes (e.g., -ing, -ed, -er).
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W.03. Use words with prefixes and suffixes correctly in sentences.
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W.04. Determine how prefixes and suffixes change the meaning of a base word.
X. Context Clues
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X.01. Use context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
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X.02. Identify different types of context clues (e.g., definitions, examples, synonyms, antonyms).
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X.03. Apply context clues to understand the meaning of words in reading passages.
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X.04. Improve reading comprehension by utilizing context clues to decode unfamiliar words.
Y. Reference Skills
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Y.01. Recite the letters of the alphabet in ABC order.
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Y.02. Arrange letters in ABC order.
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Y.03. Arrange words in ABC order.
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Y.04. Use alphabetical order to locate information in dictionaries and other reference materials.
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Y.05. Develop organizational skills by utilizing alphabetical order.
Z. Sentences
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Z.01. Identify different types of sentences: statements, questions, exclamations, and commands.
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Z.02. Determine the correct end mark for each type of sentence (period, question mark, exclamation point).
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Z.03. Differentiate between the naming and action parts of a sentence.
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Z.04. Identify complete sentences.
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Z.05. Complete sentences by adding missing words.
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Z.06. Unscramble words to form complete sentences.
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Z.07. Understand the basic structure and function of different types of sentences.
AA. Nouns
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AA.01. Classify nouns as people, animals, places, or things.
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AA.02. Select nouns from a given set of words.
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AA.03. Identify nouns within a sentence.
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AA.04. Distinguish between common and proper nouns.
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AA.05. Identify proper nouns (names of specific people, places, or things).
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AA.06. Form regular plurals by adding -s or -es.
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AA.07. Use singular and plural nouns correctly in sentences.
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AA.08. Recognize irregular plural nouns.
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AA.09. Identify possessive nouns.
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AA.10. Form singular possessive nouns.
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AA.11. Understand the different forms and functions of nouns in sentences.
BB. Pronouns
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BB.01. Differentiate between subject and object personal pronouns.
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BB.02. Choose the correct personal pronoun (e.g., I, me, he, him, she, her, it, we, us, they, them) to complete a sentence.
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BB.03. Choose the correct possessive pronoun (e.g., my, mine, his, her, hers, its, our, ours, their, theirs) to complete a sentence.
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BB.04. Use the correct possessive pronoun in a given context.
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BB.05. Understand the role of pronouns in replacing nouns to avoid repetition.
CC. Verbs
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CC.01. Complete sentences with action verbs that match a picture.
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CC.02. Identify action verbs in sentences.
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CC.03. Use action verbs correctly in sentences.
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CC.04. Understand the function of verbs as the action or state of being in a sentence.
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CC.05. Expand verb vocabulary and improve sentence construction.
DD. Subject-Verb Agreement
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DD.01. Determine whether a subject is singular or plural.
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DD.02. Complete sentences with the verb form that agrees with the subject.
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DD.03. Complete sentences with the subject that agrees with the verb.
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DD.04. Ensure pronoun-verb agreement in sentences.
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DD.05. Understand the principles of subject-verb agreement for clear and grammatically correct writing.
EE. Verb Tense
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EE.01. Identify sentences that tell about the present, past, or future.
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EE.02. Place sentences on a timeline to indicate when the action took place.
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EE.03. Form and use the regular past tense by adding -ed.
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EE.04. Identify irregular past tense verbs.
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EE.05. Place sentences with irregular verbs on a timeline.
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EE.06. Match -ed and -ing sentences to pictures.
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EE.07. Use the correct present and past tense forms of “to be.”
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EE.08. Use the correct form of “to have.”
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EE.09. Master verb tenses to effectively communicate about actions in different time frames.
FF. Articles
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FF.01. Use the correct article (a or an) before a noun.
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FF.02. Identify articles (a, an, the) in sentences.
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FF.03. Understand the function of articles in specifying or generalizing nouns.
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FF.04. Apply article usage rules to improve clarity in writing.
GG. Adjectives
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GG.01. Use sense words (adjectives that describe sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch).
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GG.02. Determine whether an adjective tells what kind or how many.
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GG.03. Identify adjectives in sentences.
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GG.04. Compare pictures using comparative and superlative adjectives (e.g., bigger, biggest).
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GG.05. Identify comparative and superlative adjectives in sentences.
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GG.06. Determine whether an adjective compares two or more than two things.
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GG.07. Utilize adjectives to add detail and description to writing.
HH. Prepositions
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HH.01. Select the best preposition to match a picture.
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HH.02. Select the best preposition to complete a sentence.
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HH.03. Understand the function of prepositions in indicating relationships between words in a sentence.
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HH.04. Expand preposition vocabulary and improve sentence construction.
II. Linking Words
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II.01. Use conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or) to connect words or phrases.
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II.02. Identify time-order words (e.g., first, then, next, finally).
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II.03. Put sentences in chronological order using time-order words.
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II.04. Understand the role of linking words in creating coherent and logical sentences.
JJ. Contractions
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JJ.01. Match contractions (e.g., can’t, don’t, isn’t) with their expanded forms.
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JJ.02. Form pronoun-verb contractions (e.g., I’m, you’re, he’s, she’s, it’s, we’re, they’re).
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JJ.03. Form contractions with “not” (e.g., can’t, didn’t, won’t).
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JJ.04. Complete sentences with the correct contraction.
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JJ.05. Recognize and use contractions to write in a more conversational style.
KK. Capitalization
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KK.01. Capitalize the names of people and pets.
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KK.02. Capitalize days of the week and months of the year.
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KK.03. Capitalize the first word of a sentence and the pronoun “I”.
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KK.04. Apply capitalization rules to improve writing mechanics.
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KK.05. Demonstrate mastery of capitalization conventions for standard written English.
