Course Content
A. Consonants and Vowels
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A.01. Recognize the difference between consonants and vowels.
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A.02. Identify the vowels in a given word.
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A.03. Categorize letters as consonants or vowels.
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A.04. Discriminate between short and long vowel sounds.
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A.05. Understand how consonants and vowels combine to form syllables.
B. Rhyming
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B.01. Identify rhyming words from a set of words.
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B.02. Choose the picture that rhymes with a given word.
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B.03. Determine which word does not rhyme with a set of words.
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B.04. Complete a rhyme by selecting the rhyming word.
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B.05. Complete a simple poem by adding a rhyming word.
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B.06. Create original rhymes for given words.
C. Syllables
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C.01. Count the number of syllables in a given word.
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C.02. Categorize words based on their number of syllables.
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C.03. Divide words into their constituent syllables.
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C.04. Understand the role of vowels in syllable formation.
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C.05. Identify words with one, two, or three syllables.
D. Consonant Sounds and Letters
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D.01. Identify the initial consonant sound in a word.
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D.02. Identify the final consonant sound in a word.
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D.03. Match a word to its beginning consonant letter.
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D.04. Match a word to its ending consonant letter.
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D.05. Determine which two words start with the same consonant sound.
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D.06. Determine which two words end with the same consonant sound.
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D.07. Generate words that begin or end with a specific consonant sound.
E. Blending and Segmenting
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E.01. Blend individual sounds together to form a complete word.
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E.02. Identify individual sounds within a given word.
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E.03. Arrange sounds in the correct sequence to form a word.
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E.04. Manipulate sounds within words to create new words.
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E.05. Distinguish between blending and segmenting.
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E.06. Apply blending and segmenting skills to decode unfamiliar words.
F. Short a
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F.01. Recognize and identify the short ‘a’ sound in words.
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F.02. Choose the picture that corresponds to a given short ‘a’ word.
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F.03. Complete a word by adding the missing short ‘a’ sound.
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F.04. Select the short ‘a’ sentence that matches a given picture.
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F.05. Differentiate between words with short ‘a’ and other vowel sounds.
G. Short e
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G.01. Recognize and identify the short ‘e’ sound in words.
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G.02. Choose the picture that corresponds to a given short ‘e’ word.
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G.03. Complete a word by adding the missing short ‘e’ sound.
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G.04. Select the short ‘e’ sentence that matches a given picture.
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G.05. Differentiate between words with short ‘e’ and other vowel sounds.
H. Short i
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H.01. Recognize and identify the short ‘i’ sound in words.
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H.02. Choose the picture that corresponds to a given short ‘i’ word.
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H.03. Complete a word by adding the missing short ‘i’ sound.
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H.04. Select the short ‘i’ sentence that matches a given picture.
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H.05. Differentiate between words with short ‘i’ and other vowel sounds.
I. Short o
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I.01. Recognize and identify the short ‘o’ sound in words.
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I.02. Choose the picture that corresponds to a given short ‘o’ word.
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I.03. Complete a word by adding the missing short ‘o’ sound.
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I.04. Select the short ‘o’ sentence that matches a given picture.
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I.05. Differentiate between words with short ‘o’ and other vowel sounds.
J. Short u
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J.01. Recognize and identify the short ‘u’ sound in words.
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J.02. Choose the picture that corresponds to a given short ‘u’ word.
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J.03. Complete a word by adding the missing short ‘u’ sound.
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J.04. Select the short ‘u’ sentence that matches a given picture.
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J.05. Differentiate between words with short ‘u’ and other vowel sounds.
K. Short Vowels
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K.01. Identify the short vowel sound within a given word.
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K.02. Complete words by inserting the appropriate short vowel.
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K.03. Spell words containing short vowel sounds.
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K.04. Complete sentences using the correct short vowel words.
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K.05. Distinguish between different short vowel sounds.
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K.06. Apply knowledge of short vowels to decode unfamiliar words.
L. Consonant Blends and Digraphs
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L.01. Identify consonant blends and digraphs in words.
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L.02. Complete words by adding the correct initial consonant blend.
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L.03. Determine if a word starts with a consonant blend.
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L.04. Complete words by adding the correct final consonant blend.
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L.05. Determine if a word ends with a consonant blend.
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L.06. Fill in the missing letters in a consonant blend.
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L.07. Complete words to match pictures using -ss, -ll, -ff, -zz, -ck.
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L.08. Select the appropriate digraph for a given word.
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L.09. Complete words by adding the correct digraph.
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L.10. Spell words containing digraphs.
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L.11. Sort words based on their initial consonant blend or digraph.
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L.12. Generate words that contain specific consonant blends and digraphs.
M. Short and Long Vowel Sounds
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M.01. Identify words with the same vowel sound.
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M.02. Determine which two words share the same vowel sound.
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M.03. Categorize words as having either short or long vowel sounds.
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M.04. Distinguish between short and long vowel sounds in minimal pairs.
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M.05. Apply knowledge of vowel sounds to pronunciation and spelling.
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M.06. Analyze how vowel sounds can change with different spellings.
N. Silent e
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N.01. Recognize the effect of silent ‘e’ on vowel sounds.
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N.02. Choose the silent ‘e’ word that matches a given picture.
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N.03. Complete words by adding the silent ‘e’.
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N.04. Spell words containing a silent ‘e’.
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N.05. Select the silent ‘e’ sentence that matches a given picture.
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N.06. Explain how the presence of a silent ‘e’ changes a vowel sound.
O. Vowel Digraphs
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O.01. Recognize and identify common vowel digraphs (e.g., ea, ai, oa).
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O.02. Choose the picture that matches a given vowel digraph word.
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O.03. Complete words by adding the missing vowel digraph.
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O.04. Select the vowel digraph sentence that matches a given picture.
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O.05. Discriminate between different vowel digraph sounds.
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O.06. Understand that a vowel digraph represents a single sound.
P. Short and Long Vowel Patterns
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P.04. Choose the correct short ‘o’ or long ‘o’ word to match a picture.
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P.05. Choose the correct short ‘u’ or long ‘u’ word to match a picture.
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P.06. Use spelling patterns to categorize words with long and short vowel sounds.
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P.07. Explain how vowel patterns influence pronunciation.
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P.01. Match short ‘a’ and long ‘a’ words to corresponding pictures.
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P.02. Match short ‘e’ and long ‘e’ words to corresponding pictures.
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P.03. Choose the correct short ‘i’ or long ‘i’ word to match a picture.
Q. Diphthongs: oi, oy, ou, ow
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Q.01. Identify and recognize common diphthongs (oi, oy, ou, ow).
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Q.02. Choose the diphthong word that matches a given picture.
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Q.03. Complete words by adding the correct diphthong: oi, oy, ou, ow.
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Q.04. Distinguish between the sounds of different diphthongs.
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Q.05. Understand that a diphthong is a blend of two vowel sounds.
R. Two-Syllable Words
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R.01. Combine two syllables to create a word (easier level).
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R.02. Combine two syllables to create a word (harder level).
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R.03. Complete two-syllable words with missing syllables.
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R.04. Complete sentences with appropriate two-syllable words.
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R.05. Break down two-syllable words into their component syllables.
S. Sight Words
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S.01. Read sight words set 1: again, each, from, may, stop, than, when.
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S.02. Read sight words set 2: after, best, gave, has, once, them, were.
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S.03. Read sight words set 3: as, by, four, her, more, some, think, way.
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S.04. Read sight words: review sets 1, 2, 3.
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S.05. Read sight words set 4: every, could, how, over, put, there, who.
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S.06. Read sight words set 5: ask, five, just, long, read, then, want.
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S.07. Read sight words set 6: any, give, his, new, open, sleep, wish.
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S.08. Read sight words set 7: also, fly, know, live, old, soon, why.
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S.09. Read sight words: review sets 4, 5, 6, 7.
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S.10. Read sight words: review sets 1–7.
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S.11. Complete sentences using the correct sight word.
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S.12. Spell commonly used sight words.
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S.13. Use sight words to construct simple sentences.
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S.14. Recognize sight words in various contexts.
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S.15. Master the pronunciation and meaning of high-frequency sight words.
T. Reality vs. Fiction
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T.01. Differentiate between events that could occur in real life and those that are fictional.
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T.02. Identify elements of fantasy in a story.
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T.03. Determine the plausibility of a given scenario.
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T.04. Explain the differences between factual and imaginative content.
U. Main Idea
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U.01. Identify the central topic or subject of a picture.
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U.02. Determine the main idea of a short passage.
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U.03. Summarize the key point of a visual or written text.
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U.04. Distinguish between the main idea and supporting details.
V. Inference and Analysis
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V.01. Infer a feeling or emotion based on a picture.
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V.02. Predict what will happen next in a sequence of events.
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V.03. Solve riddles and inferential questions.
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V.04. Use actions and dialogue to infer character traits and motivations.
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V.05. Draw conclusions based on implied information.
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V.06. Analyze relationships between characters and events.
W. Nouns and Adjectives
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W.01. Identify nouns as people, animals, places, or things.
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W.02. Select nouns from a given set of words.
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W.03. Identify nouns within sentences.
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W.04. Complete sentences with appropriate nouns to match pictures.
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W.05. Use adjectives to compare and contrast pictures.
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W.06. Use number words to describe quantity.
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W.07. Distinguish between nouns and adjectives.
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W.08. Construct sentences using nouns and adjectives correctly.
X. Categories
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X.01. Sort words into appropriate categories.
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X.02. Identify the word that does not belong in a given category.
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X.03. Explain the reasoning behind categorizing words.
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X.04. Create original categories based on shared characteristics.
Y. Synonyms and Antonyms
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Y.01. Choose the correct synonym for a given word.
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Y.02. Choose the correct antonym for a given word.
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Y.03. Explain the relationship between synonyms and antonyms.
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Y.04. Generate synonyms and antonyms for familiar words.
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Y.05. Apply knowledge of synonyms and antonyms to enhance vocabulary.
Z. Multiple-Meaning Words
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Z.01. Identify different meanings of a word based on context.
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Z.02. Match multiple-meaning words to corresponding pictures.
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Z.03. Explain how context clues help determine the correct meaning of a word.
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Z.04. Use multiple-meaning words in different sentences to convey varying meanings.
AA. Shades of Meaning
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AA.01. Identify words with related meanings.
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AA.02. Describe the subtle differences between related words.
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AA.03. Order related words based on intensity or degree of meaning.
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AA.04. Apply shades of meaning to enhance descriptive writing.
BB. Prefixes and Suffixes
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BB.01. Recognize and use words containing common prefixes and suffixes.
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BB.02. Understand how prefixes and suffixes alter the meaning of base words.
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BB.03. Define the meanings of common prefixes and suffixes.
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BB.04. Break down words into their base words, prefixes, and suffixes.
CC. Context Clues
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CC.01. Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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CC.02. Identify different types of context clues (e.g., definition, example, contrast).
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CC.03. Explain how context clues provide information about word meanings.
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CC.04. Apply context clue strategies to improve reading comprehension.
DD. Reference Skills
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DD.01. Arrange letters in alphabetical order.
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DD.02. Arrange words in alphabetical order.
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DD.03. Use a dictionary to find the definitions of words.
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DD.04. Locate information using different reference materials.
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DD.05. Understand the purpose and function of various reference tools.
EE. Sentences
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EE.01. Identify statements, questions, exclamations, and commands.
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EE.02. Choose the appropriate end mark for a sentence.
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EE.03. Categorize sentences based on their purpose (statement, question, etc.).
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EE.04. Determine the who, what, when, where, or why of a sentence.
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EE.05. Identify the naming and action parts of a sentence.
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EE.06. Recognize complete sentences.
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EE.07. Complete incomplete sentences.
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EE.08. Unscramble words to form complete sentences.
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EE.09. Write different types of sentences (statements, questions, etc.).
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EE.10. Understand the basic structure of a sentence.
FF. Nouns
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FF.01. Categorize nouns as persons, animals, places, or things.
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FF.02. Select nouns from a list of words.
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FF.03. Identify nouns within sentences.
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FF.04. Sort nouns into common and proper nouns.
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FF.05. Identify proper nouns in sentences.
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FF.06. Select the correct regular plural noun to match a picture.
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FF.07. Form regular plural nouns using -s and -es.
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FF.08. Use singular and plural nouns correctly in sentences.
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FF.09. Select the correct irregular plural noun to match a picture.
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FF.10. Select the possessive noun to match a picture.
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FF.11. Form singular possessive nouns.
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FF.12. Form plural possessive nouns.
GG. Pronouns
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GG.01. Differentiate between subject and object personal pronouns.
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GG.02. Choose the correct personal pronoun to complete a sentence.
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GG.03. Complete sentences using appropriate personal pronouns.
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GG.04. Select the correct possessive pronoun to complete a sentence.
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GG.05. Use possessive pronouns correctly in sentences.
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GG.06. Understand the role of pronouns in replacing nouns.
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GG.07. Use pronouns to avoid repetition in writing.
HH. Verbs
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HH.01. Complete sentences with action verbs to match pictures.
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HH.02. Identify action verbs within sentences.
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HH.03. Use action verbs to describe actions.
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HH.04. Distinguish between different types of verbs (action, linking, helping).
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HH.05. Understand the function of verbs in a sentence.
II. Subject-Verb Agreement
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II.05. Select the correct subject based on pronoun-verb agreement.
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II.06. Explain the rules of subject-verb agreement.
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II.01. Determine whether a subject is singular or plural.
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II.02. Complete sentences with the correct verb form based on subject-verb agreement.
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II.03. Complete sentences with the best subject based on verb agreement.
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II.04. Use the correct verb form to agree with a pronoun subject.
JJ. Verb Tense
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JJ.01. Identify sentences that describe the present, past, and future.
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JJ.02. Select sentences that tell about the present.
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JJ.03. Select sentences that tell about the past.
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JJ.04. Select sentences that tell about the future.
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JJ.05. Place sentences on a timeline to indicate past, present, or future tense.
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JJ.06. Form and use regular past tense verbs.
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JJ.07. Identify irregular past tense verbs.
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JJ.08. Place sentences with irregular verbs on a timeline.
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JJ.09. Complete verbs with the correct ending ( -ed, -ing).
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JJ.10. Match -ed and -ing sentences to corresponding pictures.
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JJ.11. Use the correct present tense form of “to be.”
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JJ.12. Use the correct past tense form of “to be.”
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JJ.13. Use the correct form of “to be” in a sentence.
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JJ.14. Use the correct form of “to have” in a sentence.
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JJ.15. Construct sentences using various verb tenses.
KK. Articles
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KK.01. Use the correct article: ‘a’ or ‘an’.
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KK.02. Identify articles (a, an, the) in sentences.
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KK.03. Understand the difference between definite and indefinite articles.
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KK.04. Explain the rules for using ‘a’ and ‘an’.
LL. Adjectives
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LL.01. Use sense words (adjectives related to sight, smell, taste, touch, hearing).
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LL.02. Determine if an adjective describes what kind or how many.
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LL.03. Identify adjectives in sentences.
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LL.04. Compare pictures using comparative and superlative adjectives.
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LL.05. Identify comparative and superlative adjectives.
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LL.06. Determine if an adjective compares two or more than two things.
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LL.07. Form comparative and superlative adjectives correctly.
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LL.08. Use adjectives to create vivid descriptions.
MM. Prepositions
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MM.01. Select the best preposition to match a picture.
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MM.02. Select the best preposition to complete a sentence.
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MM.03. Understand the relationship between prepositions and the words they connect.
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MM.04. Identify common prepositions and their functions.
NN. Linking Words
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NN.01. Use conjunctions to connect words and ideas.
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NN.02. Identify time-order words (e.g., first, then, next).
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NN.03. Arrange sentences in a logical sequence using time-order words.
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NN.04. Explain how linking words contribute to sentence structure.
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NN.05. Use transitions to connect ideas smoothly in writing.
OO. Contractions
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OO.01. Match contractions to their expanded forms.
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OO.02. Form pronoun-verb contractions (e.g., I’m, you’re, he’s).
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OO.03. Form contractions with ‘not’ (e.g., isn’t, aren’t, can’t).
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OO.04. Complete sentences using the correct contractions.
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OO.05. Understand that contractions are a combination of two words.
PP. Capitalisation
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PP.01. Capitalise the names of people and pets.
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PP.02. Capitalise days of the week and months of the year.
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PP.03. Capitalise the first word of a sentence and the pronoun ‘I’.
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PP.04. Apply rules of capitalization to various writing tasks.
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PP.05. Identify common errors in capitalization.
