Kindergarten English

This course explores the essential elements of early literacy and lays the groundwork for confident and proficient reading and writing. From prereading skills such as listening, comparing, and following directions to phonics and word perception, including letter-sound association and recognition of consonants and vowels, students will embark on a journey toward early reading mastery. Engage in activities that enhance comprehension, matching, and oral communication, while also delving into the fundamentals of composition through sentence construction. Refine handwriting skills, focusing on letter formation, spacing, and posture, and dive into the world of reading, from word comprehension to expanding vocabulary. Experience a diverse range of literature, including family stories, informational articles, poetry, Bible accounts, and fiction, fostering a love for reading across various genres. Whether through silent or oral reading, this course provides a solid foundation for lifelong literacy skills development.

CURRICULUM PROVIDeR

BJU Press

HONORS AVAILABLE?

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AVAILABLE TO PART-TIME STUDENTS

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Topics Discussed

  • Prereading (listening, comparing, and following directions)
  • Phonics and word perception (letter-sound association, consonants, and vowels)
  • Early reading skills (comprehension, matching, oral communication, and reading)
  • Composition (sentences)
  • Handwriting (letter formation, spacing, and posture)
  • Reading (word comprehension)
  • Vocabulary
  • Literature (family stories, informational articles, fanciful animal stories, poetry, Bible accounts, and realistic fiction)
  • Silent and oral reading