Accurate spelling and punctuation are emphasized. Students attend class 50 minutes per day and spend an average of 45-60 minutes of homework per day. Class time is devoted to increasing a student's active vocabulary. In addition to the class materials, students are expected to read 15-20 minutes each day outside of the class, which enables them to apply the reading skills as well as increasing vocabulary. Students attend class 50 minutes per day and spend an average of 45-60 minutes of homework per day.
Students continue polishing spelling, punctuation and the use of transitions.
Students attend class 50 minutes per day and spend an average of 60-75 minutes of homework per day. They learn to distinguish between major and minor details, facts and opinions, to make use of vocabulary from context, and to summarize. Class time is devoted to increasing both the student's active and passive vocabulary. Extensive reading consists of reading for 20 minutes per day and summarizing these readings in two sentences. Students attend class 50 minutes per day and spend an average of 60-75 minutes of homework per day.