Students learn to appreciate literature, read independently, and begin to develop a love for reading. Direct Reading Instruction Reading readiness activities are a major emphasis in Preschool with formal reading instruction beginning in Pre-first. Word analysis and phonic instruction begin with letter recognition in Preschool, are intensively taught in Pre-first through Second Grade, and continue as a part of the language arts, spelling, vocabulary programs throughout the Lower School. Grouping Grouping is one method of planning reading instruction at Athens Academy. It is included in a reading program which also allows for individual and whole-class instruction.
Groups are focused on the common needs of the students included and are flexible and changeable.
Group instruction may include reading aloud, teaching of specific strategies, and reinforcement of special skills. Teachers may group the students based on their reading levels or break the groups into smaller ones to meet specific needs of several students. Other groups may work on projects or special interests in changeable groups. Oral Reading A daily activity for each student is reading aloud. The audience varies for this experience according to the teacher's instructional plan.