Course Content
A. Consonants and Vowels
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A.01. Recognize and differentiate between consonant and vowel sounds.
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A.02. Identify vowels within a given word.
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A.03. Categorize words based on their consonant and vowel patterns.
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A.04. Determine the number of vowels in a word.
B. Syllables
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B.01. Identify the number of syllables in a given word through auditory or visual cues.
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B.02. Segment words into individual syllables.
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B.03. Categorize words based on the number of syllables they contain.
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B.04. Blend syllables to form complete words.
C. Rhyming
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C.01. Recognize rhyming words.
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C.02. Choose a picture that rhymes with a given word.
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C.03. Identify a word that does not rhyme within a set of words.
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C.04. Complete a rhyme using appropriate rhyming words.
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C.05. Compose simple rhymes and poems using rhyming words.
D. Blending and Segmenting
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D.01. Demonstrate the ability to blend individual sounds together to form a word.
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D.02. Identify each individual sound within a given word.
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D.03. Arrange sounds in the correct order to spell a word.
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D.04. Manipulate sounds within words to create new words.
E. Consonant Sounds and Letters
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E.01. Discern which words share the same beginning consonant sound.
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E.02. Discern which words share the same ending consonant sound.
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E.03. Identify the letter that corresponds to the initial sound of a word.
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E.04. Identify the letter that corresponds to the final sound of a word.
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E.05. Match consonant sounds to their corresponding letters.
F. Short Vowels
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F.01. Associate short vowel sounds with their corresponding letters (a, e, i, o, u).
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F.02. Choose the picture that matches a given short vowel word.
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F.03. Complete short vowel words by filling in missing letters.
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F.04. Select the sentence featuring a short vowel word that accurately depicts a given picture.
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F.05. Distinguish between different short vowel sounds in spoken words.
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F.06. Generate words with specific short vowel sounds.
G. Consonant Blends and Digraphs
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G.01. Understand the difference between consonant blends and digraphs.
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G.02. Complete words by adding the correct initial consonant blend.
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G.03. Identify if a given word starts with a consonant blend.
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G.04. Complete words by adding the correct final consonant blend.
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G.05. Identify if a given word ends with a consonant blend.
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G.06. Fill in missing consonant blends within words.
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G.07. Complete words with appropriate endings such as -ss, -ll, -ff, -zz, -ck.
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G.08. Choose the correct digraph to complete a word.
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G.09. Spell words containing digraphs.
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G.10. Classify words based on their initial consonant blends or digraphs.
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G.11. Recognize consonant blends and digraphs in written text.
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G.12. Spell words containing consonant blends.
H. Long and Short Vowel Sounds
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H.01. Identify whether a word contains a short or long vowel sound.
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H.02. Find the word that shares the same vowel sound as a given word.
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H.03. Determine which two words have the same vowel sound.
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H.04. Categorize words based on whether they contain short or long vowel sounds.
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H.05. Apply knowledge of vowel sounds to decode unfamiliar words.
I. Silent ‘e’
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I.01. Understand the effect of silent ‘e’ on vowel sounds.
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I.02. Choose the silent ‘e’ word that corresponds to a given picture.
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I.03. Complete words containing a silent ‘e’.
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I.04. Spell words with a silent ‘e’.
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I.05. Choose the sentence with a silent ‘e’ word that matches the picture.
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I.06. Differentiate between words with and without silent ‘e’.
J. Vowel Digraphs
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J.01. Recognize and identify common vowel digraphs (e.g., ea, ai, oa).
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J.02. Choose the picture that matches a given vowel digraph word.
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J.03. Complete words containing vowel digraphs.
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J.04. Complete words by adding the correct vowel digraph.
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J.05. Select the sentence with a vowel digraph word that correctly depicts a picture.
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J.06. Generate words containing specific vowel digraphs.
K. Long and Short Vowel Patterns
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K.01. Discriminate between short and long vowel sounds in various spelling patterns.
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K.02. Match short ‘a’ and long ‘a’ words to corresponding pictures.
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K.03. Match short ‘e’ and long ‘e’ words to corresponding pictures.
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K.04. Choose the word that matches the picture – short ‘i’ or long ‘i’.
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K.05. Choose the word that matches the picture – short ‘o’ or long ‘o’.
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K.06. Choose the word that matches the picture – short ‘u’ or long ‘u’.
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K.07. Apply spelling patterns to categorize words with long and short vowel sounds.
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K.08. Apply knowledge of vowel sounds to decode unfamiliar words.
L. Diphthongs: oi, oy, ou, ow
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L.01. Recognize and pronounce common diphthongs.
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L.02. Choose the diphthong word that matches the picture.
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L.03. Complete words by adding the correct diphthong (oi, oy, ou, ow).
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L.04. Distinguish words with diphthongs from those with other vowel sounds.
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L.05. Generate words containing specific diphthongs.
M. Two-Syllable Words
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M.01. Blend two syllables to form a complete word (easier examples).
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M.02. Blend two syllables to form a complete word (harder examples).
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M.03. Complete two-syllable words by filling in missing syllables.
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M.04. Select the appropriate two-syllable word to complete a sentence.
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M.05. Break down two-syllable words into their individual syllables.
N. Sight Words
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N.01. Recognize and read sight words from Set 1 (again, each, from, may, stop, than, when).
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N.02. Recognize and read sight words from Set 2 (after, best, gave, has, once, them, were).
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N.03. Recognize and read sight words from Set 3 (as, by, four, her, more, some, think, way).
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N.04. Review sight words from Sets 1, 2, and 3.
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N.05. Recognize and read sight words from Set 4 (every, could, how, over, put, there, who).
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N.06. Recognize and read sight words from Set 5 (ask, five, just, long, read, then, want).
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N.07. Recognize and read sight words from Set 6 (any, give, his, new, open, sleep, wish).
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N.08. Recognize and read sight words from Set 7 (also, fly, know, live, old, soon, why).
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N.09. Review sight words from Sets 4, 5, 6, and 7.
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N.10. Review sight words from Sets 1-7.
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N.11. Complete sentences by selecting the correct sight word.
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N.12. Spell sight words accurately.
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N.13. Use sight words in original sentences.
O. Reading Comprehension: Reality vs. Fiction
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O.01. Distinguish between events that could happen in real life and those that are fictional.
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O.02. Identify unrealistic elements within a story or scenario.
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O.03. Explain the difference between reality and fantasy.
P. Reading Comprehension: Main Idea
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P.01. Identify the central topic or subject of a picture.
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P.02. Determine the main idea of short passages.
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P.03. Summarize the key points of a text.
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P.04. Infer the main idea when it is not explicitly stated.
Q. Reading Comprehension: Inference and Analysis
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Q.01. Infer feelings based on visual cues in a picture.
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Q.02. Predict what will happen next in a sequence of events.
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Q.03. Solve simple riddles and infer what is being described.
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Q.04. Use character actions and dialogue to understand character traits.
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Q.05. Draw conclusions based on textual evidence.
R. Vocabulary: Nouns and Adjectives
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R.01. Define nouns and adjectives.
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R.02. Complete sentences by adding a noun that corresponds to a picture.
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R.03. Compare pictures using descriptive adjectives.
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R.04. Use number words correctly in sentences.
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R.05. Identify nouns and adjectives in sentences.
S. Vocabulary: Categories
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S.04. Explain the relationships between words in a category.
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S.01. Sort words into appropriate categories based on shared characteristics.
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S.02. Identify the word that does not belong within a given category.
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S.03. Create categories based on similarities between words.
T. Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms
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T.01. Define synonyms and antonyms.
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T.02. Choose the synonym for a given word.
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T.03. Choose the antonym for a given word.
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T.04. Use synonyms and antonyms to enhance writing.
U. Vocabulary: Multiple-Meaning Words
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U.01. Identify different meanings of multiple-meaning words with the aid of pictures.
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U.02. Understand how context clues can help determine the correct meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
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U.03. Use multiple-meaning words correctly in sentences.
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U.04. Provide example sentences with multiple-meaning words.
V. Vocabulary: Shades of Meaning
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V.01. Identify words with related meanings.
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V.02. Describe the subtle differences between words with similar meanings.
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V.03. Order related words based on the intensity of their meaning.
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V.04. Apply an understanding of shades of meaning in word choices.
W. Vocabulary: Prefixes and Suffixes
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W.01. Define prefixes and suffixes.
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W.02. Use words containing common prefixes and suffixes in sentences.
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W.03. Understand how prefixes and suffixes alter the meaning of base words.
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W.04. Break down words into their base words, prefixes, and suffixes.
X. Vocabulary: Context Clues
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X.01. Utilize context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words within a passage.
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X.02. Identify the type of context clue being used (e.g., definition, example, contrast).
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X.03. Explain how specific context clues helped to understand a new word.
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X.04. Develop strategies for using context clues independently.
Y. Reference Skills
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Y.01. Arrange letters of the alphabet in ABC order.
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Y.02. Arrange words in ABC order using the first letter.
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Y.03. Arrange words in ABC order using the first two or three letters.
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Y.04. Use reference materials like dictionaries to find information.
Z. Grammar: Sentences
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Z.01. Identify different types of sentences: statements, questions, exclamations, and commands.
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Z.02. Identify statements.
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Z.03. Identify questions.
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Z.04. Identify exclamations.
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Z.05. Identify commands.
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Z.06. Choose the correct end mark for a given sentence.
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Z.07. Classify sentences as statements, questions, commands, or exclamations.
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Z.08. Answer ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘where’, and ‘why’ questions about sentences.
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Z.09. Distinguish between the naming (subject) and action (verb) parts of a sentence.
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Z.10. Identify complete sentences.
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Z.11. Complete incomplete sentences by adding missing words.
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Z.12. Unscramble words to form complete and grammatically correct sentences.
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Z.13. Construct various sentence types from given words.
AA. Grammar: Nouns
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AA.01. Define nouns and types of nouns.
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AA.02. Categorize nouns as person, animal, place, or thing.
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AA.03. Select nouns from a list of words.
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AA.04. Identify nouns within a sentence.
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AA.05. Distinguish between common and proper nouns.
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AA.06. Identify proper nouns in sentences.
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AA.07. Form regular plural nouns by adding ‘-s’ or ‘-es’.
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AA.08. Select the regular plural noun that corresponds to a picture.
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AA.09. Use singular and plural nouns correctly in sentences.
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AA.10. Select the irregular plural noun that matches the picture.
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AA.11. Identify irregular plural nouns.
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AA.12. Select the possessive noun that corresponds to a picture.
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AA.13. Form singular possessive nouns correctly.
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AA.14. Demonstrate the use of plural possessive nouns.
BB. Grammar: Pronouns
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BB.01. Define pronouns and types of pronouns.
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BB.02. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns.
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BB.03. Select the correct personal pronoun to use in a sentence.
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BB.04. Complete sentences by adding the correct personal pronoun.
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BB.05. Choose the correct possessive pronoun.
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BB.06. Use possessive pronouns accurately in sentences.
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BB.07. Differentiate between personal and possessive pronouns.
CC. Grammar: Verbs
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CC.01. Define verbs and types of verbs.
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CC.02. Complete sentences by adding an action verb that matches a picture.
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CC.03. Identify action verbs in sentences.
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CC.04. Use action verbs in original sentences.
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CC.05. Differentiate between action verbs and linking verbs.
DD. Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement
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DD.01. Understand the concept of subject-verb agreement.
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DD.02. Determine if a subject is singular or plural.
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DD.03. Complete sentences by selecting the verb that agrees with the subject.
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DD.04. Complete sentences by selecting the subject that agrees with the verb.
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DD.05. Complete sentences with the best verb, ensuring pronoun-verb agreement.
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DD.06. Complete sentences with the best subject, ensuring pronoun-verb agreement.
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DD.07. Correct errors in subject-verb agreement.
EE. Grammar: Verb Tense
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EE.01. Recognize and use different verb tenses (present, past, future).
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EE.02. Select the sentence that describes an event happening in the present.
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EE.03. Select the sentence that describes an event that happened in the past.
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EE.04. Select the sentence that describes an event that will happen in the future.
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EE.05. Place sentences on a timeline according to their tense.
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EE.06. Form and use the regular past tense by adding ‘-ed’.
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EE.07. Identify irregular past tense verbs.
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EE.08. Place sentences with irregular past tense verbs on a timeline.
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EE.09. Complete verbs by adding the correct ending based on what is heard.
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EE.10. Match sentences using ‘-ed’ and ‘-ing’ verb forms to corresponding pictures.
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EE.11. Use the correct present tense form of ‘to be’ (am, is, are).
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EE.12. Use the correct past tense form of ‘to be’ (was, were).
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EE.13. Use the correct form of ‘to be’ in various sentences.
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EE.14. Use the correct form of ‘to have’ (has, have, had) in sentences.
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EE.15. Rewrite sentences in different tenses.
FF. Grammar: Articles
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FF.01. Define articles.
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FF.02. Use the correct article (‘a’ or ‘an’) based on the following word.
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FF.03. Identify articles (a, an, the) in sentences.
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FF.04. Understand when to use definite vs. indefinite articles.
GG. Grammar: Adjectives
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GG.01. Define adjectives and types of adjectives.
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GG.02. Use adjectives that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
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GG.03. Determine whether an adjective describes ‘what kind’ or ‘how many’.
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GG.04. Identify adjectives within sentences.
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GG.05. Compare pictures using comparative and superlative adjectives.
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GG.06. Identify comparative and superlative adjectives.
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GG.07. Determine if an adjective compares two or more than two items.
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GG.08. Construct sentences using descriptive adjectives.
HH. Grammar: Prepositions
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HH.01. Define prepositions.
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HH.02. Select the best preposition to match a picture.
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HH.03. Select the best preposition to complete a sentence, indicating location, direction, or time.
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HH.04. Identify prepositions in sentences.
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HH.05. Understand the relationship created by different prepositions.
II. Grammar: Linking Words (Conjunctions)
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II.01. Define conjunctions.
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II.02. Use common conjunctions (and, but, or, so, because) to connect ideas.
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II.03. Identify time-order words (first, then, next, last).
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II.04. Arrange sentences in logical order using time-order words.
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II.05. Understand cause and effect relationships expressed through conjunctions.
JJ. Grammar: Contractions
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JJ.01. Define contractions.
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JJ.02. Match contractions to their expanded forms.
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JJ.03. Form contractions by combining pronouns and verbs (e.g., I’m, you’re, he’s).
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JJ.04. Form contractions with ‘not’ (e.g., isn’t, aren’t, can’t).
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JJ.05. Complete sentences by using the correct contraction.
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JJ.06. Correctly use contractions in writing.
KK. Grammar: Capitalization
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KK.06. Explain why capitalization is important for clarity.
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KK.01. Apply capitalization rules to written text.
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KK.02. Capitalize the names of people and pets.
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KK.03. Capitalize days of the week and months of the year.
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KK.04. Capitalize the first word of sentences and the pronoun ‘I’.
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KK.05. Identify and correct capitalization errors in sentences.
