Students read to learn about science topics from a variety of resources including books and technology. Instruction focuses on developing skills in comprehension, vocabulary development, research, and organizing information. The content of this course is intended to develop background knowledge for grade 6 science. This course addresses Standards of Learning for English and science. Students read about American History content using a variety of sources including books, newspapers, and other primary sources.
Instruction focuses on reading skills and strategies that can be applied across the curriculum.
Note taking, study skills, organization skills, and time management are also taught. This course addresses Standards of Learning for English, history and social science. This course is designed to create a community of readers and writers. It is a balanced, research-based reading program that transitions children from learning to read to reading to learn. Throughout the adventure to the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece, reading instruction strengthens phonics and comprehension and expands writing and oral language development.