Description of Course

The research-based LANGUAGE! Curriculum uses brain based research to challenge students far beyond their current reading capacity. We have set an ambitious class goal for each student to grow a minimum of two grades in reading fluency and comprehension. Our units are broken down into themes; however, we will be addressing the same six areas all year long: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics, Word Recognition and Spelling, Vocabulary and Morphology, Grammar and Usage, Listening and Comprehension, and Speaking and Writing.

Textbook

The textbook for this class is Cambium’s LANGUAGE! Series Books A-D. These textbooks will be provided to students to complete in class activities. No text book will be needed to complete homework assignments. Homework serves as a review; assignments are designed so students will have the knowledge and ability to complete them without the textbook.

Websites students can use to help them with LANGUAGE!

Soft Schools Phonics: This website helps students exercise their basic Phonemic Awareness and Phonics through interactive games and activities.

http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/phonics/

Vocabulary Builder: This website offers a fun way to build vocabulary and morphology for secondary readers.

http://www.vocabulary.co.il/

Grammar Bites! : This website allows students to explore grammar and usage at their own level and pace.

http://www.chompchomp.com/

Read Faster! : This website explains the science behind our curriculum and shows students the ways that they can boost their own literacy.

http://www.readfaster.com/articles/understanding-reading-comprehension.asp

If you have any questions concerning LANGUAGE! Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher.