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Reading & Writing Curriculum

Foundational Literacy Skills for Academic Success and Lifelong Learning

Our Reading & Writing curriculum builds essential literacy skills from the ground up, developing strong readers and confident writers who can communicate effectively across all subjects and real-world situations.

Program Overview

Our Reading & Writing program provides a comprehensive foundation in literacy skills, focusing on phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing development. The curriculum is designed to meet students at their current level and build confidence through systematic skill development.

Students develop the critical reading and writing skills necessary for success in all academic subjects, standardized tests, and future educational and career opportunities.

Duration

32 weeks (full academic year)

Class Size

Maximum 6 students

Grade Level

Grades K-8

Prerequisites

Age-appropriate readiness

Reading & Writing interactive learning

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in fundamental reading and writing skills.

Develop strong phonics and decoding skills

Build reading fluency and comprehension

Expand vocabulary and word recognition

Write clear, organized paragraphs and essays

Apply proper grammar and punctuation

Use effective writing strategies and techniques

Develop critical thinking and analysis skills

Build confidence in oral and written communication

Prepare for academic success across all subjects

Curriculum Units

The curriculum is organized into focused units that build essential literacy skills systematically.

Unit 1: Phonics and Word Recognition
6 weeks
Letter-sound relationships
Blending and segmenting sounds
Sight word recognition
Word families and patterns
Unit 2: Reading Fluency
4 weeks
Reading rate and accuracy
Expression and intonation
Reading with purpose
Building reading stamina
Unit 3: Reading Comprehension
6 weeks
Main idea and supporting details
Making inferences and predictions
Text structure and organization
Comprehension strategies
Unit 4: Vocabulary Development
4 weeks
Context clues and word analysis
Root words, prefixes, and suffixes
Multiple meaning words
Academic vocabulary building
Unit 5: Writing Fundamentals
4 weeks
Sentence structure and variety
Paragraph organization
Topic sentences and supporting details
Writing process and revision
Unit 6: Essay Writing
4 weeks
Essay structure and organization
Thesis statements and arguments
Evidence and examples
Conclusion and reflection
Unit 7: Grammar and Mechanics
2 weeks
Parts of speech and sentence structure
Punctuation and capitalization
Common writing errors
Editing and proofreading
Unit 8: Creative and Academic Writing
2 weeks
Creative writing techniques
Academic writing conventions
Research and citation skills
Final writing portfolio

Assessment and Progress Tracking

We use multiple assessment methods to ensure students are mastering fundamental literacy skills and making steady progress.

Reading Assessments

Regular reading fluency and comprehension checks.

Writing Portfolios

Collection of student writing with progress tracking.

Final Evaluation

Comprehensive assessment of reading and writing skills.

Teaching Methodology

Our instruction combines systematic phonics instruction, guided reading, interactive writing, and hands-on activities. Students learn through multisensory approaches that accommodate different learning styles.

Key Instructional Strategies:

  • Systematic phonics and word study
  • Guided reading and shared reading
  • Interactive writing and modeling
  • Individualized instruction and support
  • Regular progress monitoring and feedback
Reading & Writing students working together

Success Metrics

Our Reading & Writing program has consistently demonstrated strong outcomes in student literacy development and academic achievement.

96%

Pass rate for Reading & Writing students

92%

Show improved reading fluency

90%

Report increased writing confidence

94%

Achieve grade-level literacy standards

Ready to Build Strong Literacy Skills?

Join our Reading & Writing program and develop the essential literacy skills needed for academic success and lifelong learning. Contact us today to schedule a free assessment and learn more about our curriculum.