Course Content
A. Syllables & Rhyming
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A.01. Identify the number of syllables in a word.
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A.02. Sort words by syllable count.
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A.03. Identify rhyming words in a set of words.
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A.04. Complete simple rhyming patterns in sentences or short poems.
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A.05. Generate rhyming words to complete a poem or riddle.
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A.06. Explain the concept of a syllable and its function in words.
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A.07. Identify and classify different types of rhymes (perfect, slant, etc.).
B. Phoneme Manipulation & Consonant Patterns
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B.01. Identify and replace a specific sound (phoneme) within a word.
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B.02. Delete a specific sound (phoneme) from a word.
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B.03. Identify consonant digraphs (ch, sh, th, ph, wh).
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B.04. Spell words containing consonant digraphs.
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B.05. Identify consonant blends (bl, br, cl, cr, etc.).
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B.06. Spell words with initial and final consonant blends.
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B.07. Identify and spell words with three-letter consonant blends (str, scr, etc.).
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B.08. Use words with consonant blends and digraphs in context.
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B.09. Distinguish between consonant digraphs and consonant blends.
C. Short and Long Vowels
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C.01. Identify and spell words with short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u).
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C.02. Identify and spell words with long vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) using various spelling patterns (silent e, vowel teams, etc.).
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C.03. Identify words with silent ‘e’ and explain its effect on vowel sounds.
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C.04. Spell words with silent ‘e’.
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C.05. Identify and spell words containing common vowel teams (ai, ay, ee, ea, ie, etc.).
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C.06. Distinguish between short and long vowel sounds in words.
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C.07. Apply knowledge of vowel patterns to decode unfamiliar words.
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C.08. Identify and use different vowel team combinations to spell words.
D. R-Controlled Vowels & Diphthongs
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D.01. Identify and spell words with r-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur).
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D.02. Identify and spell words with diphthongs (oi, oy, ou, ow).
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D.03. Distinguish between r-controlled vowels and other vowel sounds.
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D.04. Use words with r-controlled vowels and diphthongs in sentences.
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D.05. Identify and explain the unique sound characteristics of diphthongs.
E. Variant Vowels & Consonant Sounds
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E.01. Identify words with variant vowel sounds (e.g., the different sounds of ‘ou’).
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E.02. Identify and classify words with soft ‘g’ and ‘c’ sounds.
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E.03. Explain the difference between hard and soft ‘g’ and ‘c’ sounds and their spelling patterns.
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E.04. Use words with variant vowels and soft consonants in context.
F. Syllable Types & Multisyllabic Words
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F.01. Identify open and closed syllables in words.
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F.02. Spell words with open and closed syllables.
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F.03. Identify and spell two-syllable words.
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F.04. Break down multisyllabic words into individual syllables.
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F.05. Understand the relationship between syllable division and pronunciation.
G. Sight Words & Word Recognition
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G.01. Recognize and read common sight words.
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G.02. Use sight words in context to complete sentences.
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G.03. Spell common sight words.
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G.04. Explain the importance of sight words in reading fluency.
H. Reading Strategies
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H.01. Sequence events in a simple story.
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H.02. Identify the main topic and purpose of a text.
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H.03. Identify cause-and-effect relationships in simple texts.
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H.04. Make inferences about characters and settings based on textual evidence.
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H.05. Compare and contrast information in simple informational passages.
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H.06. Use text features (headings, illustrations, etc.) to understand a text.
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H.07. Explain different text structures (e.g., chronological, comparison).
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H.08. Infer the author’s purpose in a given text.
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H.09. Identify the theme in a simple story.
I. Reading Literary & Informational Texts
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I.01. Read along with and comprehend simple literary texts (realistic fiction, fantasy, historical fiction).
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I.02. Independently read and comprehend simple literary texts (animal fantasy, realistic fiction, science fiction).
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I.03. Read along with and comprehend simple informational texts (science, nature, famous people, art, music, business, technology).
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I.04. Independently read and comprehend simple informational texts (animals, sports, hobbies, famous places, famous people).
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I.05. Discuss and compare different genres of literature and informational texts.
J. Writing Strategies
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J.01. Organize sentences in a logical sequence.
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J.02. Identify and write clear topic sentences.
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J.03. Use linking words (conjunctions, time-order words) to connect ideas in writing.
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J.04. Write a simple opinion paragraph with supporting reasons and examples.
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J.05. Use descriptive details (sensory details, dialogue) in writing.
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J.06. Vary sentence structure in writing.
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J.07. Understand the author’s purpose in different types of writing.
K. Vocabulary Development
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K.01. Identify and use prefixes and suffixes to understand word meanings.
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K.02. Form and use compound words.
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K.03. Sort words into categories.
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K.04. Identify synonyms and antonyms.
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K.05. Use context clues to determine word meanings.
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K.06. Identify and use homophones correctly.
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K.07. Understand and use multiple-meaning words.
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K.08. Understand and use idioms.
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K.09. Explain how shades of meaning affect word choice.
L. Grammar & Mechanics
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L.01. Identify and write complete sentences, avoiding fragments and run-on sentences.
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L.02. Identify and classify nouns (common, proper, singular, plural, possessive).
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L.03. Identify and use personal and possessive pronouns correctly.
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L.04. Identify and use different types of verbs (action, helping).
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L.05. Apply subject-verb agreement rules in sentences.
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L.06. Use correct verb tenses (past, present, future).
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L.07. Use articles (a, an, the) correctly.
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L.08. Identify and use adjectives and adverbs correctly.
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L.09. Identify and use prepositions correctly.
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L.10. Form and use contractions correctly.
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L.11. Apply correct punctuation (commas, periods, question marks, exclamation points).
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L.12. Apply correct capitalization rules.
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L.13. Use common abbreviations.
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L.14. Explain the rules of grammar and punctuation and their importance in writing.
