Course Content
A. Consonants and Vowels
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A.01. Identify and differentiate between consonants and vowels
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A.02. Sort letters into consonant and vowel categories
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A.03. Find and highlight all vowels within a given word
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A.04. Determine whether words contain more consonants or vowels
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A.05. Understand how consonants and vowels combine to form different sounds
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A.06. Learn which letters function as vowels in some words and as consonants in others
B. Syllables
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B.01. Identify syllables within spoken words
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B.02. Count the number of syllables in a given word
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B.03. Sort words based on their number of syllables (one, two, three, or more)
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B.04. Divide words into their component syllables
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B.05. Understand the role of vowels in creating syllables
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B.06. Discriminate between words with different numbers of syllables in sentences
C. Rhyming
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C.01. Recognise rhyming words by sound
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C.02. Choose a picture that rhymes with a given word
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C.03. Identify which word does not rhyme within a set of words
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C.04. Complete a simple rhyme by selecting the rhyming word
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C.05. Complete a poem or short verse with a word that rhymes
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C.06. Generate multiple words that rhyme with a particular word
D. Blending and Segmenting
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D.01. Blend individual sounds together to form a word
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D.02. Orally segment a word into its individual sounds
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D.03. Identify each sound in a spoken word
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D.04. Put individual sounds in the correct order to form a word
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D.05. Manipulate sounds within words (e.g., change the first sound)
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D.06. Recognise different word lengths based on the number of sounds
E. Consonant Sounds and Letters
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E.01. Identify words that start with the same consonant sound
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E.02. Identify words that end with the same consonant sound
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E.03. Match a letter to the consonant sound it makes at the beginning of a word
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E.04. Match a letter to the consonant sound it makes at the end of a word
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E.05. Differentiate between various consonant sounds within words
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E.06. Recognize how a single consonant letter can produce multiple sounds
F. Short Vowels
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F.01. Identify the sounds of the short vowels (a, e, i, o, u)
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F.02. Choose the picture that matches a given short vowel word (e.g., cat, bed, pig, dog, bug)
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F.03. Complete a short vowel word by filling in the missing letter
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F.04. Choose the short vowel sentence that matches a given picture
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F.05. Discriminate between different short vowel sounds
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F.06. Construct simple sentences incorporating short vowel words
G. Consonant Blends and Digraphs
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G.01. Recognize consonant blends (e.g., bl, st, tr) and digraphs (e.g., sh, ch, th)
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G.02. Complete words using the correct initial consonant blend (e.g., bl, st, tr)
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G.03. Determine if a word starts with a consonant blend
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G.04. Complete words using the correct final consonant blend (e.g., nd, st, mp)
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G.05. Determine if a word ends with a consonant blend
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G.06. Fill in the missing consonant blend in a word
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G.07. Complete words ending in -ss, -ll, -ff, -zz, or -ck
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G.08. Choose the correct digraph to complete a word
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G.09. Spell words containing digraphs
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G.10. Sort words by initial consonant blend or digraph
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G.11. Differentiate between consonant blends and consonant digraphs
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G.12. Understand that consonant digraphs can stand for a completely different sound than what the original letters make
H. Silent ‘e’
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H.01. Recognise the effect of silent ‘e’ on vowel sounds
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H.02. Choose the silent ‘e’ word that matches a given picture
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H.03. Complete silent ‘e’ words by adding the missing ‘e’
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H.04. Spell silent ‘e’ words correctly
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H.05. Choose the silent ‘e’ sentence that matches a given picture
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H.06. Distinguish between words with and without silent ‘e’
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H.07. Produce a silent ‘e’ word when given the short vowel counterpart
I. Vowel Digraphs
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I.01. Identify the sound associated with vowel digraphs (e.g., ai, ea, oa)
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I.02. Choose the picture that matches the vowel digraph word
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I.03. Complete vowel digraph words by filling in the missing letters
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I.04. Complete a word by selecting the right vowel digraph
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I.05. Choose the vowel digraph sentence that matches the picture
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I.06. Differentiate between various vowel digraphs and their sounds
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I.07. Read and understand simple sentences that contain vowel digraphs
J. Diphthongs: oi, oy, ou, ow
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J.01. Recognise the unique sounds of diphthongs oi, oy, ou, ow
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J.02. Choose the diphthong word that matches a given picture
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J.03. Complete words with the correct diphthong (oi, oy, ou, ow)
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J.04. Differentiate between the sounds of oi/oy and ou/ow
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J.05. Create and spell different words using these diphthongs
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J.06. Understand the various words made possible with diphthongs
K. Short and Long Vowel Sounds
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K.01. Discriminate between short and long vowel sounds in spoken words
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K.02. Find the word with the same vowel sound as a given word
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K.03. Identify which two words in a set have the same vowel sound
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K.04. Sort words into short and long vowel categories
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K.05. Apply knowledge of short and long vowel sounds in reading and writing
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K.06. Understand the role of short and long vowel sounds in creating different words
L. Short and Long Vowel Patterns
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L.01. Match short ‘a’ and long ‘a’ words to corresponding pictures
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L.02. Match short ‘e’ and long ‘e’ words to corresponding pictures
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L.03. Choose the short ‘i’ or long ‘i’ word that matches a picture
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L.04. Choose the short ‘o’ or long ‘o’ word that matches a picture
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L.05. Choose the short ‘u’ or long ‘u’ word that matches a picture
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L.06. Use spelling patterns to sort long and short vowel words
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L.07. Predict whether a vowel will be short or long based on its position in a word
M. Two-Syllable Words
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M.01. Combine two syllables to create a word (easier examples)
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M.02. Combine two syllables to create a word (more challenging examples)
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M.03. Complete two-syllable words by filling in the missing syllable
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M.04. Complete sentences using appropriate two-syllable words
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M.05. Pronounce two-syllable words with correct emphasis on each syllable
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M.06. Identify and segment two-syllable words within a sentence
N. Sight Words
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N.01. Read sight words from set 1: again, each, from, may, stop, than, when
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N.02. Read sight words from set 2: after, best, gave, has, once, them, were
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N.03. Read sight words from set 3: as, by, four, her, more, some, think, way
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N.04. Review sight words from sets 1, 2, and 3
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N.05. Read sight words from set 4: every, could, how, over, put, there, who
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N.06. Read sight words from set 5: ask, five, just, long, read, then, want
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N.07. Read sight words from set 6: any, give, his, new, open, sleep, wish
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N.08. Read sight words from set 7: also, fly, know, live, old, soon, why
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N.09. Review sight words from sets 4, 5, 6, and 7
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N.10. Review sight words from sets 1 through 7
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N.11. Complete sentences by selecting the correct sight word
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N.12. Spell sight words accurately
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N.13. Understand the meaning of sight words in context
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N.14. Integrate sight words into independent writing
O. Reading Comprehension: Main Idea
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O.04. Choose an alternate title that captures the theme of a story
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O.05. Identify supporting details
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O.01. Identify the main topic of a simple picture
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O.02. Determine the central idea of a short passage
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O.03. Summarise short stories in one or two sentences
P. Reading Comprehension: Inference and Analysis
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P.01. Identify the feeling or emotion that matches a given picture
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P.02. Predict what will happen next in a simple scenario
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P.03. Solve simple riddles (“What am I?”)
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P.04. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters’ traits
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P.05. Draw conclusions about characters’ motivations
Q. Reading Comprehension: Reality vs. Fiction
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Q.01. Distinguish between events that could happen in real life and those that are fictional
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Q.02. Classify events described in a story as either real or make-believe
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Q.03. Identify unrealistic elements in a fictional text
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Q.04. Create their own short stories that reflect the difference between reality and fiction
R. Vocabulary: Nouns and Adjectives
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R.01. Complete sentences with nouns that match a picture
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R.02. Compare two pictures using descriptive adjectives
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R.03. Use number words (e.g., one, two, three) correctly in sentences
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R.04. Identify and list all of the nouns and adjectives from a text
S. Vocabulary: Categories
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S.01. Sort a list of words into appropriate categories (e.g., animals, fruits, colors)
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S.02. Identify the word that doesn’t belong within a given category
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S.03. Explain why a particular word does not fit a category
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S.04. Create their own categories
T. Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms
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T.01. Choose the synonym (word with a similar meaning) for a given word
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T.02. Choose the antonym (word with the opposite meaning) for a given word
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T.03. Use synonyms and antonyms to enrich writing
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T.04. Explain why words are synonyms or antonyms
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T.05. Identify the word with the most similar meaning
U. Vocabulary: Multiple-Meaning Words
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U.01. Identify the different meanings of multiple-meaning words using pictures
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U.02. Use the correct meaning of a multiple-meaning word in a sentence
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U.03. Provide the different meanings of different words and use them in sentences
V. Vocabulary: Shades of Meaning
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V.01. Find words with related meanings within a set of words
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V.02. Describe the subtle differences in meaning between related words
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V.03. Order related words based on intensity or degree of meaning
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V.04. Classify different words based on their intensity
W. Vocabulary: Prefixes and Suffixes
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W.01. Use words with common prefixes (e.g., un-, re-, pre-) and suffixes (e.g., -ing, -ed, -s)
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W.02. Understand how prefixes and suffixes change the meaning of a word
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W.03. Apply prefixes and suffixes to given words
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W.04. Identify the meanings of words with and without prefixes and suffixes
X. Vocabulary: Context Clues
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X.01. Use context clues from a sentence or paragraph to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word
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X.02. Identify words or phrases that provide clues to a word’s meaning
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X.03. Describe the strategy for guessing a word’s meaning
Y. Vocabulary: Reference Skills
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Y.01. Put letters of the alphabet in ABC order
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Y.02. Put words in ABC order
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Y.03. Use a dictionary to find words
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Y.04. Use an encyclopedia to find information
Z. Grammar: Sentences
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Z.01. Identify statements (sentences that tell something)
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Z.02. Identify questions (sentences that ask something)
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Z.03. Identify exclamations (sentences that show strong feeling)
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Z.04. Identify commands (sentences that tell someone to do something)
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Z.05. Choose the correct end punctuation for a sentence (. ? !)
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Z.06. Classify sentences as statements, questions, commands, or exclamations
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Z.07. Identify the “who,” “what,” “when,” “where,” or “why” part of a sentence
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Z.08. Identify the naming part (subject) and action part (predicate) of a sentence
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Z.09. Find and identify complete sentences
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Z.10. Complete incomplete sentences
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Z.11. Unscramble words to make a complete sentence
AA. Grammar: Nouns
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AA.01. Classify nouns as person, animal, place, or thing
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AA.02. Select all the nouns in a group of words
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AA.03. Identify nouns within a sentence
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AA.04. Sort nouns into common and proper categories
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AA.05. Identify proper nouns (names) in sentences
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AA.06. Form regular plural nouns by adding -s or -es
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AA.07. Use singular and plural nouns correctly in sentences
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AA.08. Select the regular plural noun that matches a picture
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AA.09. Select the irregular plural noun that matches a picture
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AA.10. Identify and use possessive nouns correctly
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AA.11. Form the singular possessive (e.g., the dog’s bone)
BB. Grammar: Pronouns
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BB.01. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns (I, me, he, him, etc.)
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BB.02. Select the correct personal pronoun to use in a sentence
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BB.03. Complete sentences using personal pronouns
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BB.04. Choose the correct possessive pronoun (mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs)
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BB.05. Use possessive pronouns correctly in sentences
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BB.06. Understand when to use which personal and possessive pronouns
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BB.07. Differentiate between personal and possessive pronouns
CC. Grammar: Verbs
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CC.01. Complete sentences with action verbs that match a picture
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CC.02. Identify action verbs within a sentence
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CC.03. Use action verbs correctly in sentences
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CC.04. Differentiate between different forms of action verbs
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CC.05. Use the action verb in the correct tense
DD. Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement
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DD.01. Understand the concept of “one” versus “more than one” (singular vs. plural)
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DD.02. Complete sentences using the verb form that agrees with the subject (singular or plural)
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DD.03. Complete sentences by selecting the subject that agrees with the verb
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DD.04. Complete sentences with the best verb using pronoun-verb agreement (I, you, he/she/it, we, they)
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DD.05. Complete sentences with the best subject using pronoun-verb agreement
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DD.06. Identify the correct verb to use in more complex cases
EE. Grammar: Verb Tense
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EE.01. Select sentences that describe present actions
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EE.02. Select sentences that describe past actions
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EE.03. Select sentences that describe future actions
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EE.04. Place sentences on a timeline to indicate past, present, or future
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EE.05. Form and use the regular past tense by adding -ed
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EE.06. Identify irregular past tense verbs (e.g., went, ate, saw)
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EE.07. Place sentences with irregular verbs on a timeline
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EE.08. Complete verbs with the correct ending that you hear (-ed or -ing)
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EE.09. Match -ed and -ing sentences to appropriate pictures
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EE.10. Use the correct present tense form of “to be” (am, is, are)
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EE.11. Use the correct past tense form of “to be” (was, were)
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EE.12. Use the correct form of “to be” in various sentence contexts
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EE.13. Use the correct form of “to have” (has, have)
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EE.14. Understand different uses of the past, present, and future tenses
FF. Grammar: Articles
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FF.01. Use the correct article “a” or “an” based on the following word
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FF.02. Identify articles (a, an, the) in sentences
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FF.03. Understand the differences between definite and indefinite articles
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FF.04. Understand the importance of articles in front of nouns
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FF.05. Decide when to use an article and when to omit
GG. Grammar: Adjectives
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GG.01. Use adjectives that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch)
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GG.02. Determine whether an adjective describes “what kind” or “how many”
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GG.03. Identify adjectives within a sentence
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GG.04. Compare pictures using comparative and superlative adjectives (e.g., bigger, biggest)
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GG.05. Identify comparative and superlative adjectives
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GG.06. Determine whether an adjective compares two things or more than two
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GG.07. List the proper adjectives to use for the different senses
HH. Grammar: Prepositions
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HH.01. Select the best preposition to describe the location of something in a picture
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HH.02. Select the best preposition to complete a sentence
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HH.03. Understand the variety of things that prepositions can describe (location, time, etc.)
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HH.04. Create and write a sentence using a preposition
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HH.05. Differentiate between different types of prepositions
II. Grammar: Linking Words
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II.01. Use conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or) to connect words and ideas
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II.02. Identify time-order words (e.g., first, then, next, finally)
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II.03. Put sentences in a logical order using time-order words
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II.04. Compare and contrast information using linking words
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II.05. List different types of linking words
JJ. Grammar: Contractions
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JJ.01. Match contractions to their expanded forms (e.g., can’t = cannot)
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JJ.02. Form contractions using pronouns and verbs (e.g., I’m, you’re, he’s)
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JJ.03. Form contractions with “not” (e.g., don’t, isn’t, aren’t)
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JJ.04. Complete sentences using the correct contractions
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JJ.05. Explain when it is best to use contractions and when to use the full phrases
KK. Grammar: Capitalisation
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KK.01. Capitalise the names of people and pets
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KK.02. Capitalise days of the week and months of the year
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KK.03. Capitalise the first word of sentences and the pronoun “I”
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KK.04. Capitalise geographical locations
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KK.05. Identify which words should be capitalized
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KK.06. Correctly capitalise a sentence
