Reading Curriculum Maps
by Kelly Fraase
October 22, 2007
Riverton Elementary School adopted Houghton Mifflin Reading for the 2007-2008 school year. This reading program is designed to specifically meet the needs of students. Outlined below are key elements of the program, as well grade level reading curriculum maps:
- Phonemic Awareness
Students gather the skills needed to recognize that a spoken word consists of a sequence of individual sounds.
- Phonics
During instruction, students study the way in which a variety of spellings represent the sounds that make up words.
- Fluency
Students practice reading accurately, quickly, and effortlessly while using expression and meaning. Fluent readers are better able to focus on content.
- Vocabulary
Students focus on learning the meaning of new words and concepts. New vocabulary is then used to increase comprehension of reading passages.
- Text Comprehension
During instruction, students practice a variety of strategies to increase understanding of what is being read.
Click here to view Kindergarten Reading Curriculum Map 2007-2008
Click here to view 1st Grade Reading Curriculum Map 2007-2008
Click here to view 2nd Grade Reading Curriculum Map 2007-2008
Click here to view 3rd Grade Reading Curriculum Map 2007-2008
Click here to view 4th Grade Reading Curriculum Map 2007-2008
