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October is shaping up to be an exciting month at John M. Sexton Elementary! We are looking forward to celebrating with our students, connecting with families, and creating some wonderful memories together.
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Five Areas of Reading
Five Areas of Reading
Phonemic Awareness - the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken language.
Phonics - the study of the relationships between letters and the sounds they represent.
Fluency - the ability to read text quickly, accurately, and with proper expression.
Vocabulary - refers to the word we must know to communicate effectively.
Comprehension - the ability to understand what is read; it is the ultimate goal of all reading activity.
Our teachers use the Journeys Series, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. In addition, teachers have various supplemental materials such as a wide range of books, texts, and digital resources used for planning and delivering instruction. These resources are chosen by a committee of teachers to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of all students.