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Curriculum Guide
I. Introduction
The reading/phonics program is aimed at making students comfortable using
everyday language and vocabulary. It provides a strong foundation for
success in reading by presenting a solid, fundamental phonics base. The
reading program is flexible enough to meet students’ needs at various levels
of development.
Recognition of name, sound, and picture of long and short vowels and
consonants. 24 weeks
Sounding of blends, one- and two-vowel words, and words with special
sounds 36 weeks
Beginning phonics rules and special sounds 36 weeks
Reading of sentences and stories from twelve books containing one- and
two-vowel words and special sounds. 18 weeks
V. Instructional Goals
Instructional goals are included with the objectives in section VI.
VI. Objectives
Letters/Sounds
The student will be able to identify/name all letters of the alphabet and their
related sounds.
Biblical Integration
6. understand that God wants us to be able to read and He places
an importance on communicating with us through His written
word. (Exodus 31:18, 32:16, 34:1)
Biblical Integration
10. read and recite Scripture verses as commanded by God.
(Joshua 1:8)
Sentences/Books
The student will be able to read sentences and books.
Comprehension
The student will be able to demonstrate comprehension of the material s/he
reads.
Biblical Integration
3. discuss how understanding must accompany reading to be
effective. (Psalm 119:34, 73, 125)
4. differentiate between God’s truth and other written materials.
(Deut. 18:9-14)
IX. Evaluation
Evaluation is accomplished through teacher observation, class participation,
oral phonics evaluations, oral reading selections, and completion of
worksheets.
X. Resources
A Beka - Letters & Sounds K
Student workbook
Teacher’s guide
My Blends and Word Book
I Learn to Read books A-D
I Do Read books E-H
I Can Read Well books I-L
Alphabet cards
Blend ladders
Basic Phonics flashcards
One-vowel word cards
Clue word cards
Blend practice cards B
Letter formation cards