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.