Course Content
A. Consonants and Vowels
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A.01. Identify individual vowels within a given word
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A.02. Categorize letters of the alphabet as either consonants or vowels.
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A.03. Recognize and differentiate between consonant and vowel sounds
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A.04. Understand the role of vowels in forming syllables
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A.05. Determine the effect of different vowels in a word
B. Rhyming
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B.01. Recognize rhyming pairs from a set of words
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B.02. Select an image that corresponds to a word that rhymes with a given word
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B.03. Identify words that do not rhyme within a set of rhyming words
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B.04. Use knowledge of rhyming to complete simple rhymes
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B.05. Apply understanding of rhyme to complete a poem with a rhyming word
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B.06. Create a new rhyming word
C. Syllables
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C.01. Determine the number of syllables in spoken words.
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C.02. Identify the different parts of a syllable
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C.03. Sort words based on their syllable count
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C.04. Understand how syllables contribute to pronunciation
D. Blending and Segmenting
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D.01. Blend individual phonemes to form recognizable words.
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D.02. Distinguish between blending and segmenting sounds in words
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D.03. Break down (segment) words into their individual phonemes.
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D.04. Accurately represent the order of sounds within a word.
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D.05. Write out a word, after hearing the sounds
E. Phoneme Manipulation
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E.01. Manipulate spoken words by changing the initial phoneme to create a new word.
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E.02. Recognize how changing a single phoneme can alter the meaning of a word.
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E.03. Manipulate spoken words by changing the final phoneme to create a new word.
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E.04. Modify words by changing the vowel sound.
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E.05. Review and apply the ability to change various sounds within a word.
F. Consonant Sounds and Letters
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F.01. Match words that start with the same consonant sound.
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F.02. Match words that end with the same consonant sound.
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F.03. Match letters to the sounds they make
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F.04. Associate a letter with the consonant sound it represents at the beginning of a word.
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F.05. Associate a letter with the consonant sound it represents at the end of a word.
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F.06. Distingush a word, by just hearing the consonant sound
G. Consonant Digraphs
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G.01. Identify common consonant digraphs.
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G.02. Complete words containing digraphs to match a given picture using: -ss, -ll, -ff, -zz, -ck.
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G.03. Select the appropriate digraph to complete a word.
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G.04. Correctly complete a word with the appropriate digraph.
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G.05. Spell words containing consonant digraphs.
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G.06. Use digraphs in a sentence
H. Consonant Blends
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H.01. Identify common consonant blends.
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H.02. Complete words with the correct initial consonant blend.
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H.03. Determine if a given word begins with a consonant blend.
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H.04. Select a picture that accurately represents a word containing a specific final consonant blend (ng, nk).
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H.05. Complete words by adding the appropriate final consonant blend.
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H.06. Determine if a given word ends with a consonant blend.
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H.07. Correctly fill in the missing consonant blend within a word.
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H.08. Categorize words based on whether they begin with a consonant blend or a digraph.
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H.09. Use consonant blends in a sentence
I. Short Vowels
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I.01. Associate short vowel sounds with their corresponding letters.
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I.02. Identify short vowel sounds in spoken words.
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I.03. Discriminate between short and long vowel sounds.
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I.04. Choose the short a word that corresponds to a given picture.
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I.05. Read words incorporating the “am” and “an” sounds.
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I.06. Fill in the missing letter to complete short a, e, i, o, u words.
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I.07. Select the sentence featuring short a, e, i, o, u sounds that corresponds to a given picture.
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I.08. Spell short vowel words
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I.09. Write sentences with short vowel words
J. Silent e
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J.01. Recognize the effect of silent e on vowel sounds.
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J.02. Identify words containing silent e.
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J.03. Choose the silent e word that matches a given picture.
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J.04. Complete words that contain silent e.
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J.05. Spell words with silent e.
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J.06. Select the sentence with a silent e word that matches a given picture.
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J.07. Determine how a silent e changes a word’s pronunciation
K. Vowel Teams
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K.01. Recognize and identify common vowel teams.
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K.02. Choose the picture that matches a word containing a vowel team.
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K.03. Complete words using the correct vowel team.
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K.04. Fill in the missing vowel team within a word.
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K.05. Select the sentence that includes a vowel team word and matches a given picture.
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K.06. Write a new sentence with a vowel team word
L. Short and Long Vowel Patterns
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L.01. Differentiate between short and long vowel sounds.
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L.02. Match words with short a and long a sounds to corresponding pictures.
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L.03. Match words with short e and long e sounds to corresponding pictures.
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L.04. Choose the word (short i or long i) that matches a given picture.
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L.05. Choose the word (short o or long o) that matches a given picture.
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L.06. Choose the word (short u or long u) that matches a given picture.
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L.07. Apply spelling patterns to correctly categorize words with long and short vowel sounds.
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L.08. Understand how vowel sounds can alter word meanings
M. r-Controlled Vowels
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M.01. Identify words containing r-controlled vowels.
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M.02. Choose the r-controlled vowel word that corresponds to a given picture.
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M.03. Fill in the missing r-controlled vowel (ar, er, ir, or, ur) within a word.
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M.04. Distinguish the sound made by the different r-controlled vowels
N. Diphthongs: oi, oy, ou, ow
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N.01. Recognize and identify common diphthongs.
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N.02. Choose the diphthong word that matches a given picture.
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N.03. Complete words using the correct diphthong (oi, oy, ou, ow).
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N.04. Distinguish between the sounds made by each diphthong.
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N.05. Use diphthongs in a sentence
O. Two-Syllable Words
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O.01. Combine two syllables to form easier words.
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O.02. Combine two syllables to form more challenging words.
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O.03. Complete two-syllable words by filling in the missing syllable.
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O.04. Use two-syllable words to complete sentences.
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O.05. Identify the different syllables in a two-syllable word
P. Sight Words
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P.01. Recognize and read sight words from Set 1: again, each, from, may, stop, than, when.
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P.02. Recognize and read sight words from Set 2: after, best, gave, has, once, them, were.
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P.03. Recognize and read sight words from Set 3: as, by, four, her, more, some, think, way.
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P.04. Review and read sight words from Sets 1, 2, and 3.
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P.05. Recognize and read sight words from Set 4: every, could, how, over, put, there, who.
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P.06. Recognize and read sight words from Set 5: ask, five, just, long, read, then, want.
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P.07. Recognize and read sight words from Set 6: any, give, his, new, open, sleep, wish.
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P.08. Recognize and read sight words from Set 7: also, fly, know, live, old, soon, why.
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P.09. Review and read sight words from Sets 4, 5, 6, and 7.
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P.10. Review and read sight words from Sets 1–7.
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P.11. Complete sentences using the correct sight words from Sets 1, 2, and 3.
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P.12. Complete sentences using the correct sight words from Sets 4, 5, 6, and 7.
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P.13. Complete sentences using the correct sight words, reviewing Sets 1–7.
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P.14. Spell sight words correctly.
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P.15. Understand the meaning of each sight word.
Q. Decodable Texts
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Q.01. Read and comprehend simple stories using short a words.
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Q.02. Read and comprehend simple stories using short i words.
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Q.03. Read and comprehend simple stories using short u words.
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Q.04. Read and comprehend simple stories using short e words.
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Q.05. Read and comprehend simple stories using short o words.
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Q.06. Identify the main characters in decodable texts
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Q.07. Summarize the main events in decodable texts
R. Reality vs. Fiction
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R.01. Distinguish between events that could occur in real life and those that are fictional.
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R.02. Explain the difference between fiction and reality
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R.03. Classify events as real or not real
S. Main Idea
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S.01. Identify the central topic or subject of a picture.
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S.02. Determine the main idea in a short story
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S.03. Identify details that support the main idea
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S.04. Compare and contrast different main ideas
T. Sequence
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T.01. Arrange images in the correct order to represent a story’s sequence of events.
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T.02. Understand the concept of chronological order
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T.03. Predict what will happen next in a story
U. Point of View
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U.03. Compare different points of view in a story
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U.01. Identify the narrator in a story.
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U.02. Explain how the point of view affects the story
V. Inference and Analysis
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V.01. Infer the emotion being portrayed in a picture.
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V.02. Predict what might happen next in a given scenario.
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V.03. Solve simple riddles by making inferences (“What am I?”).
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V.04. Use actions and dialogue to understand the characters in a story.
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V.05. Draw conclusions based on information presented
W. Setting and Character
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W.01. Select a picture that accurately represents the setting or a character from a story.
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W.02. Describe the setting of a story
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W.03. Understand the connection between characters and setting
X. Text Features
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X.01. Use various text features (e.g., headings, captions) to gain information from a text.
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X.02. Identify the different types of text features
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X.03. Understand the purpose of different text features
Y. Read-Along Literary Texts
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Y.01. Follow along while reading fantasy stories.
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Y.02. Follow along while reading realistic fiction stories.
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Y.03. Learn new literary devices and techniques
Z. Read-Alone Literary Texts
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Z.01. Independently read animal fantasy stories.
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Z.02. Independently read realistic fiction stories.
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Z.03. Independently read myths, legends, and fables.
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Z.04. Summarize the main points in a literary text
AA. Read-Along Informational Texts
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AA.01. Follow along while reading informational texts about science and nature.
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AA.02. Follow along while reading informational texts about famous people.
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AA.03. Follow along while reading informational texts about food.
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AA.04. Ask and answer questions about key details in the text
BB. Read-Alone Informational Texts
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BB.01. Read independently about animals.
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BB.02. Read independently about sports and hobbies.
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BB.03. Read independently about famous places.
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BB.04. Use what you read to learn something new
CC. Nouns and Adjectives
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CC.01. Complete sentences by adding a noun that corresponds to a picture.
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CC.02. Compare pictures using descriptive adjectives.
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CC.03. Use number words correctly in sentences.
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CC.04. Differentiate between nouns and adjectives
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CC.05. Use nouns and adjectives in a descriptive paragraph
DD. Categories
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DD.01. Sort words into appropriate categories.
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DD.02. Identify the word that does not belong in a given category.
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DD.03. Create new categories
EE. Synonyms and Antonyms
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EE.01. Identify synonyms for given words.
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EE.02. Identify antonyms for given words.
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EE.03. Explain the difference between a synonym and antonym
FF. Multiple-Meaning Words
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FF.01. Identify different meanings of words that have multiple meanings, using pictures as cues.
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FF.02. Explain how context can change the meaning of a word
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FF.03. Use multiple-meaning words in different sentences
GG. Shades of Meaning
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GG.01. Identify words with related meanings.
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GG.02. Describe the subtle differences in meaning between related words.
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GG.03. Order related words based on their intensity or degree of meaning.
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GG.04. Explain the importance of using precise language
HH. Prefixes and Suffixes
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HH.01. Use words containing common prefixes and suffixes correctly.
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HH.02. Understand the meaning of words that contain prefixes and suffixes.
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HH.03. Identify the root word in a word with a prefix or suffix
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HH.04. Use prefixes and suffixes to create new words
II. Context Clues
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II.01. Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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II.02. Identify the type of context clue used in a sentence
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II.03. Write your own sentences with context clues
JJ. Reference Skills
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JJ.01. Arrange letters of the alphabet in ABC order.
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JJ.02. Arrange words in ABC order.
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JJ.03. Use a dictionary to find a word
KK. Sentences
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KK.01. Identify statements.
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KK.02. Identify questions.
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KK.03. Identify exclamations.
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KK.04. Identify commands.
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KK.05. Choose the correct end punctuation mark for a sentence.
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KK.06. Classify sentences as statements, questions, commands, or exclamations.
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KK.07. Begin sentences with appropriate question words (who, what, when, where, why).
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KK.08. Determine whether a word is part of the naming (noun) or action (verb) part of a sentence.
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KK.09. Identify complete sentences.
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KK.10. Complete incomplete sentences.
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KK.11. Unscramble words to form complete sentences.
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KK.12. Combine simple sentences to form compound sentences.
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KK.13. Write your own examples of each sentence type
LL. Nouns
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LL.01. Classify nouns as persons, animals, places, or things.
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LL.02. Select the nouns from a group of words.
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LL.03. Identify nouns within a sentence.
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LL.04. Sort nouns into common and proper categories.
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LL.05. Identify proper nouns in sentences.
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LL.06. Select the word that matches a picture of a regular plural noun.
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LL.07. Form regular plural nouns by adding -s or -es.
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LL.08. Use singular and plural nouns correctly in sentences.
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LL.09. Select the word that matches a picture of an irregular plural noun.
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LL.10. Select the possessive noun that matches a picture.
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LL.11. Form singular possessive nouns.
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LL.12. Write sentences with possessive nouns.
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LL.13. Distinguish between singular, plural, and possessive nouns
MM. Pronouns
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MM.01. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns.
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MM.02. Select the correct personal pronoun to use in a sentence.
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MM.03. Complete sentences using the correct personal pronoun.
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MM.04. Choose the correct possessive pronoun to use in a sentence.
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MM.05. Use possessive pronouns correctly in sentences.
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MM.06. Write sentences that use pronouns to replace nouns
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MM.07. Distinguish between different types of pronouns
NN. Verbs
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NN.01. Complete sentences with an action verb that matches a picture.
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NN.02. Identify action verbs in sentences.
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NN.03. Use action verbs correctly in sentences.
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NN.04. Explain the function of action verbs
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NN.05. Write sentences using action verbs
OO. Subject-Verb Agreement
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OO.01. Differentiate between singular and plural subjects.
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OO.02. Complete sentences with the verb form that best agrees with the subject.
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OO.03. Complete sentences with the subject that best agrees with the verb.
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OO.04. Complete sentences with the verb form that agrees with the pronoun subject.
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OO.05. Complete sentences with the pronoun subject that agrees with the verb.
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OO.06. Correct errors in subject-verb agreement
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OO.07. Understand subject-verb agreement in more complex sentences
PP. Verb Tense
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PP.01. Select the sentence that describes an event in the present.
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PP.02. Select the sentence that describes an event in the past.
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PP.03. Select the sentence that describes an event in the future.
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PP.04. Place sentences on a timeline to represent their sequence in time.
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PP.05. Form and use the regular past tense correctly.
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PP.06. Identify irregular past tense verbs.
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PP.07. Place sentences with irregular verbs on a timeline.
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PP.08. Complete verbs with the appropriate ending based on the tense.
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PP.09. Match sentences with -ed and -ing endings to corresponding pictures.
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PP.10. Use the correct present tense form of “to be.”
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PP.11. Use the correct past tense form of “to be.”
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PP.12. Use the correct form of “to be” in sentences.
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PP.13. Use the correct form of “to have” in sentences.
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PP.14. Write sentences in the past, present, and future tenses
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PP.15. Explain the difference between regular and irregular verbs
QQ. Articles
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QQ.03. Explain when to use a, an, or the
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QQ.01. Use the correct article (a or an) before a noun.
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QQ.02. Identify articles in sentences.
RR. Adjectives
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RR.01. Use adjectives that appeal to the five senses.
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RR.02. Determine if an adjective describes what kind or how many.
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RR.03. Identify adjectives in sentences.
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RR.04. Compare pictures using comparative and superlative adjectives.
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RR.05. Identify comparative and superlative adjectives in sentences.
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RR.06. Determine whether an adjective compares two things or more than two things.
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RR.07. Write sentences using adjectives
SS. Prepositions
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SS.01. Select the best preposition to match a picture.
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SS.02. Select the best preposition to complete a sentence.
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SS.03. Write sentences using prepositions
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SS.04. Identify prepositional phrases
TT. Linking Words
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TT.01. Use conjunctions to connect words or phrases.
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TT.02. Identify time-order words in sentences.
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TT.03. Place sentences in the correct chronological order using time-order words.
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TT.04. Combine sentences using conjunctions
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TT.05. Write a paragraph using time-order words
UU. Contractions
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UU.01. Match contractions to their expanded forms.
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UU.02. Form contractions with pronouns and verbs.
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UU.03. Form contractions with “not.”
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UU.04. Complete sentences using the correct contraction.
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UU.05. Explain when to use contractions
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UU.06. Write sentences using contractions
VV. Capitalization
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VV.01. Capitalize the names of people and pets.
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VV.02. Capitalize days of the week and months of the year.
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VV.03. Capitalize the first word of sentences and the pronoun “I.”
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VV.04. Identify errors in capitalization
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VV.05. Rewrite sentences with correct capitalization
