Ages 5 to 6

On this Level Three course students will continue to explore the world of spoken and written English in a text and literacy rich environment. The focus of this course is to improve reading comprehension, fluency, reading speed and stamina.

Students will explore concepts of genre and authorship and begin to understand simple literary devices and narrative structures. Using the phonic awareness they have, they will begin an integrated, personalized reading program based around their current reading level and interests.

Children will also develop their sight reading skills. Students on this course will respond to the books they have read using a range of writing styles, drama, art and speech. Students will read and perform poetry, plays and role plays.

Sample texts used on the course include:

• The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
• One Fine Day by Nonny Hogrogian 
• The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat
• Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen
• A Birthday for Bear by Bonny Becker
• Anatole by Eve Titus
• Lon Po by Ed Young
• Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg
• Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
• The Jolly Postman and Other People’s Letters by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
• Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
• The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
• Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey