K - 2nd ELA Program
Overview
Curriculum Includes:
ELA supplemental learning:
- Spelling
- Vocabulary
- Cross
curricular learning weaved into Social Studies and Science
K - 2nd Reading
Fountas and Pinnell Interactive Read Aloud /
Fountas and Pinnell Reading MiniLessons / UFLI Foundations
Our program targets the following foundational
reading skills:
- Phoneme
blending and segmentation practice
- Accuracy
and automaticity of grapheme-phoneme correspondences
- Decoding
automaticity of words with previously learned concepts
- Explicit
introduction of new concepts
- Decoding
and encoding practice
- Reading
and spelling irregular words
- Reading
and spelling connected text
K - 2nd Phonics
Secret Stories
Secret Stories provides the logical
explanations for letter sound behavior that the brain craves. These logical
explanations are shared in the form of “secret” stories, which are the secret
reasons WHY letters make the sounds that they do when they get together in
words.
Compatible with all methodologies and
curricula, Secret Stories supports the inclusion of phonics into literacy
programs for students at all levels.
K - 2nd Writing
Step Up to Writing
Secret Stories provides the logical
explanations for letter sound behavior that the brain craves. These logical
explanations are shared in the form of “secret” stories, which are the secret
reasons WHY letters make the sounds that they do when they get together in
words.
Compatible with all methodologies and
curricula, Secret Stories supports the inclusion of phonics into literacy
programs for students at all levels.
3rd - 5th Sadlier
Grammar Workshop; Tools for Writing
Grammar for Writing activities engage students
in practice and application of the lesson’s grammar skills in the context of
reading and writing.
The Writing Process Handbook within the
workbook, walks students through the writing process and integrates conventions
of standard English.
3rd - 5th Novel
Studies
At Hebrew Day School, we believe reading is an
integral part of education as it allows children to develop vital skills they
can use throughout their lives. By reading stories, readers can interact with
the characters and better understand the story and its moral values. Reading
materials can also help with spelling, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary
building – all areas necessary for effective communication. Most importantly,
reading increases knowledge and imagination; exploring new ideas can help young
minds grow in new ways. Furthermore, children can apply critical thinking to
analyze prose or literature when reading. In short, reading builds language
proficiency and provides numerous personal benefits that will help children excel
in school and beyond. Novel choice varies by grade level based on teacher
preference and general appropriateness for each class year to year.
- Third
Grade: Three novels per school year, one each trimester
- Fourth
Grade: Three novels per year, one each trimester
- Fifth
Grade: Four novels per year, one each trimester
Hebrew Day Novel Studies Program