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 letters into consonants and vowels.
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A.04. Understand the role of vowels in forming syllables.
B. Syllables
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B.01. Identify the number of syllables in a given word.
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B.02. Segment a word into its individual syllables.
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B.03. Categorize words based on their syllable count.
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B.04. Understand how syllables contribute to the rhythm of language.
C. Rhyming
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C.01. Identify words that rhyme with a given word.
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C.02. Discriminate non-rhyming words from a set of words.
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C.03. Complete a rhyme by selecting an appropriate rhyming word.
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C.04. Compose a short poem using rhyming words.
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C.05. Understand the concept of rhyme scheme in poetry.
D. Blending and Segmenting
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D.01. Blend individual sounds together to form a complete word.
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D.02. Isolate and identify each sound within a word.
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D.03. Arrange sounds in the correct order to spell a word.
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D.04. Recognize how blending and segmenting aids in decoding words.
E. Consonant Sounds and Letters
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E.01. Match words that begin with the same consonant sound.
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E.02. Match words that end with the same consonant sound.
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E.03. Associate a word with its initial consonant letter.
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E.04. Associate a word with its final consonant letter.
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E.05. Understand that different letters can represent the same sound.
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E.06. Identify the correct letter sound based on the position of the letter in a word.
F. Short Vowels
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F.01. Identify the short vowel sound in a word.
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F.02. Choose the picture that matches the short vowel word.
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F.03. Complete a short vowel word by filling in the missing letter(s).
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F.04. Select the short vowel sentence that corresponds to a given picture.
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F.05. Spell short vowel words correctly.
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F.06. Distinguish short vowels from long vowels.
G. Consonant Blends and Digraphs
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G.01. Identify consonant blends and digraphs within words.
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G.02. Complete a word by adding the correct initial consonant blend.
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G.03. Determine if a word begins with a consonant blend.
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G.04. Complete a word by adding the correct final consonant blend.
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G.05. Determine if a word ends with a consonant blend.
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G.06. Fill in the missing letters in a consonant blend.
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G.07. Complete words using -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 correctly.
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G.10. Categorize words based on whether they begin with a consonant blend or a digraph.
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G.11. Explain the difference in sound production between consonant blends and digraphs.
H. Long and Short Vowel Sounds
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H.01. Identify words with the same vowel sound as a given word.
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H.02. Identify two words that share the same vowel sound.
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H.03. Categorize words as having a short or long vowel sound.
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H.04. Understand how vowel sounds can change depending on the letters around them.
I. Silent E
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I.01. Identify silent ‘e’ words that match a given picture.
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I.02. Complete silent ‘e’ words by filling in the missing letter(s).
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I.03. Spell silent ‘e’ words accurately.
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I.04. Select the silent ‘e’ sentence that corresponds to a given picture.
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I.05. Understand the effect of silent ‘e’ on the vowel sound in a word.
J. Vowel Digraphs
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J.01. Identify vowel digraph words that match a given picture.
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J.02. Complete vowel digraph words by filling in the missing letter(s).
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J.03. Complete a word by adding the correct vowel digraph.
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J.04. Select the vowel digraph sentence that corresponds to a given picture.
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J.05. Recognize common vowel digraphs such as “ea”, “ai”, and “oa.”
K. Short and Long Vowel Patterns
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K.01. Match short ‘a’ and long ‘a’ words to corresponding pictures.
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K.02. Match short ‘e’ and long ‘e’ words to corresponding pictures.
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K.03. Choose the short ‘i’ or long ‘i’ word that corresponds to a given picture.
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K.04. Choose the short ‘o’ or long ‘o’ word that corresponds to a given picture.
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K.05. Choose the short ‘u’ or long ‘u’ word that corresponds to a given picture.
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K.06. Sort words with long and short vowel sounds based on spelling patterns.
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K.07. Understand the relationship between vowel spelling patterns and vowel sounds.
L. Diphthongs: oi, oy, ou, ow
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L.01. Identify diphthong words that match a given picture.
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L.02. Complete words by adding the correct diphthong (oi, oy, ou, ow).
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L.03. Pronounce words with diphthongs accurately.
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L.04. Understand that diphthongs involve a glide between two vowel sounds.
M. Two-Syllable Words
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M.01. Combine two syllables to form a word (easier examples).
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M.02. Combine two syllables to form a word (harder examples).
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M.03. Complete two-syllable words by filling in the missing syllables.
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M.04. Complete a sentence using a two-syllable word.
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M.05. Break down two-syllable words into their component syllables.
N. Sight Words
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N.01. Read sight words from set 1: again, each, from, may, stop, than, when.
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N.02. Read sight words from set 2: after, best, gave, has, once, them, were.
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N.03. 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. Read sight words from set 4: every, could, how, over, put, there, who.
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N.06. Read sight words from set 5: ask, five, just, long, read, then, want.
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N.07. Read sight words from set 6: any, give, his, new, open, sleep, wish.
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N.08. 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 through 7.
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N.11. Complete sentences using the correct sight word.
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N.12. Spell sight words accurately.
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N.13. Understand the importance of sight words in reading fluency.
O. Main Idea
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O.01. Identify the central topic or main idea depicted in a picture.
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O.02. Summarize the key information presented in a visual.
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O.03. Explain how supporting details relate to the main idea.
P. Reality vs. Fiction
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P.03. Provide reasoning for classifying an event as real or fictional.
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P.01. Distinguish between events that could occur in real life and those that are fictional.
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P.02. Categorize scenarios as either realistic or fantastical.
Q. Inference and Analysis
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Q.01. Infer the feeling conveyed by a picture.
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Q.02. Predict what will happen next based on presented information.
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Q.03. Solve riddles and deduce the answer based on clues.
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Q.04. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters’ motivations.
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Q.05. Draw conclusions based on evidence within a given context.
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Q.06. Analyze character relationships based on their interactions.
R. Nouns and Adjectives
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R.01. Identify nouns and adjectives in a sentence.
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R.02. Complete sentences with nouns that match a given picture.
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R.03. Use adjectives to compare and contrast different pictures.
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R.04. Utilize number words to describe quantities.
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R.05. Formulate descriptive sentences using both nouns and adjectives.
S. Categories
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S.01. Sort words into appropriate categories (e.g., animals, food, colors).
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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 shared characteristics of words.
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S.04. Explain the relationship between words within a specific category.
T. Synonyms and Antonyms
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T.01. Define synonyms and antonyms.
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T.02. Identify synonyms for a given word.
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T.03. Identify antonyms for a given word.
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T.04. Use synonyms and antonyms to enhance vocabulary and comprehension.
U. Multiple-Meaning Words
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U.01. Identify different meanings of words with multiple meanings using pictures.
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U.02. Understand that some words have more than one definition.
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U.03. Use context clues to determine the appropriate meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
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U.04. Provide examples of words with multiple meanings.
V. 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 related words (e.g., happy, joyful, ecstatic).
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V.03. Order related words based on intensity of meaning.
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V.04. Use precise language to convey specific emotions or ideas.
W. Prefixes and Suffixes
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W.01. Use words containing prefixes and suffixes correctly in sentences.
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W.02. Understand the meaning and function of common prefixes and suffixes.
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W.03. Define a word based on its prefix and suffix.
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W.04. Recognize how prefixes and suffixes change the meaning of root words.
X. Context Clues
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X.01. Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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X.02. Identify different types of context clues (e.g., definitions, examples, synonyms).
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X.03. Explain how context clues aid in reading comprehension.
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X.04. Apply context clues to expand vocabulary and understanding.
Y. Reference Skills
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Y.01. Put letters in alphabetical order.
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Y.02. Put words in alphabetical order.
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Y.03. Use a dictionary to find definitions and pronunciations.
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Y.04. Locate information in reference materials using alphabetical order.
Z. Sentences
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Z.01. Recognize and identify statements.
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Z.02. Recognize and identify questions.
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Z.03. Recognize and identify exclamations.
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Z.04. Recognize and identify commands.
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Z.05. Choose the correct end punctuation for a sentence.
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Z.06. Identify a sentence as a statement, question, command, or exclamation.
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Z.07. Identify the interrogative words: who, what, when, where, and why.
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Z.08. Determine whether a word is the naming (noun) or action (verb) part of a sentence.
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Z.09. Identify complete sentences from a group of phrases and incomplete sentences.
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Z.10. Complete a sentence by adding missing words or phrases.
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Z.11. Unscramble words to form a complete and grammatically correct sentence.
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Z.12. Understand the basic structure and purpose of different types of sentences.
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Z.13. Differentiate between simple, compound, and complex sentences.
AA. Nouns
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AA.01. Categorize nouns as person, animal, place, or thing.
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AA.02. Select all the nouns present in a given set of words.
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AA.03. Identify nouns within a sentence.
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AA.04. Sort nouns into common and proper nouns.
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AA.05. Identify proper nouns in sentences.
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AA.06. Select the regular plural noun that matches a given picture.
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AA.07. Form regular plural nouns by adding -s or -es.
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AA.08. Use singular and plural nouns correctly in sentences.
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AA.09. Select the irregular plural noun that matches a given picture.
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AA.10. Select the possessive noun that matches a given picture.
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AA.11. Form the singular possessive of a noun.
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AA.12. Understand the difference between singular, plural, and possessive nouns.
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AA.13. Form the plural possessive of a noun.
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 to use in a sentence.
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BB.03. Complete sentences with the appropriate personal pronoun.
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BB.04. Choose the correct possessive pronoun.
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BB.05. Use possessive pronouns correctly in sentences.
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BB.06. Identify the antecedent of a pronoun.
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BB.07. Understand the purpose of pronouns in avoiding repetition.
CC. Verbs
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CC.01. Complete sentences with action verbs that match a given picture.
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CC.02. Identify action verbs within a sentence.
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CC.03. Use action verbs to describe actions in sentences.
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CC.04. Differentiate between action verbs and linking verbs.
DD. Subject-Verb Agreement
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DD.01. Determine whether a subject is singular (one) or plural (more than one).
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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. Complete sentences with the verb form that agrees with the pronoun subject.
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DD.05. Complete sentences with the pronoun subject that agrees with the verb.
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DD.06. Understand the principle of subject-verb agreement in sentence construction.
EE. Verb Tense
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EE.01. Select the sentence that describes an action in the present tense.
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EE.02. Select the sentence that describes an action in the past tense.
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EE.03. Select the sentence that describes an action in the future tense.
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EE.04. Place sentences on a timeline to represent their correct tense.
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EE.05. Form and use the regular past tense of verbs (adding -ed).
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EE.06. Identify irregular past tense verbs.
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EE.07. Place sentences with irregular verbs on a timeline.
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EE.08. Complete verbs with the correct ending that you hear.
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EE.09. Match sentences with -ed and -ing endings to corresponding pictures.
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EE.10. Use the correct present tense form of the verb “to be” (am, is, are).
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EE.11. Use the correct past tense form of the verb “to be” (was, were).
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EE.12. Use the correct form of the verb “to be” in sentences.
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EE.13. Use the correct form of the verb “to have” in sentences.
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EE.14. Understand how verb tense indicates the time of an action.
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 difference between definite and indefinite articles.
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FF.04. Apply the rules for using “a” versus “an” based on the following word.
GG. Adjectives
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GG.01. Use adjectives that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
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GG.02. Determine if an adjective describes 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.
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GG.05. Identify comparative and superlative adjectives.
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GG.06. Determine if an adjective compares two items or more than two items.
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GG.07. Understand the function of adjectives in providing detail and description.
HH. Prepositions
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HH.01. Select the best preposition to match a given picture.
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HH.02. Select the best preposition to complete a sentence.
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HH.03. Identify common prepositions (e.g., on, in, under, beside).
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HH.04. Understand how prepositions indicate the relationship between elements in a sentence.
II. Linking Words
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II.01. Use conjunctions (and, but, or) to connect words and phrases.
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II.02. Identify time-order words (first, then, next, finally).
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II.03. Put sentences in the correct order using time-order words.
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II.04. Understand the role of linking words in creating cohesive writing.
JJ. Contractions
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JJ.03. Form contractions with “not” (e.g., isn’t, aren’t, can’t).
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JJ.04. Complete sentences using the correct contraction.
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JJ.05. Understand how contractions combine two words into one using an apostrophe.
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JJ.01. Match contractions with their expanded forms.
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JJ.02. Form pronoun-verb contractions (e.g., I’m, you’re, he’s).
KK. Capitalisation
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KK.01. Capitalise the names of people and pets.
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KK.02. Capitalise days of the week and months of the year.
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KK.03. Capitalise the first word of sentences and the pronoun “I.”
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KK.04. Capitalise the first word in a direct quote.
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KK.05. Understand the basic rules of capitalization in writing.
