1st Grade English

This course is carefully crafted to capture students' interest in learning and reinforce the material taught in the phonics program. Through engaging activities and interactive exercises, students will have the opportunity to apply phonics concepts in a meaningful and enjoyable way, fostering comprehension and retention of key reading skills. One of the key highlights of this course is its focus on building strong reading and communication foundations. By mastering phonics and reading principles and developing fluency in decoding words, students will gain the confidence and skills needed to tackle increasingly complex texts with ease. Through engaging activities and comprehensive instruction, students will develop the confidence and competence needed to become proficient readers, laying the foundation for a lifetime of literacy and learning.

CURRICULUM PROVIDeR

BJU Press

HONORS AVAILABLE?

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Yes

No

AVAILABLE TO PART-TIME STUDENTS

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Yes

No

Topics Discussed

  • Auditory discrimination (long and short sounds)
  • Letter-sound association
  • Fluency (verbal and written)
  • Main ideas and details (describe characters, setting, and events)
  • Authur’s craft and text structure
  • Making inferences and drawing conclusions
  • Character analysis
  • Composition
  • Prewriting skills
  • Listening and oral communication
  • Phonemic awareness and phonics
  • Vocabulary
  • Structural analysis
  • Written communication (grammar, mechanics, and usage)
  • Reading for comprehension and study skills