Month 1: Introduction to Reading - Introduce the alphabet and letter sounds - Teach basic sight words - Read and discuss simple picture books - Practice basic reading comprehension skills

Month 2: Phonics and Word Recognition - Continue practicing letter sounds and blending - Introduce more sight words - Teach phonics rules and patterns - Practice reading and decoding simple words

Month 3: Vocabulary Development - Expand vocabulary through reading and discussions - Introduce word families and rhyming words - Explore synonyms and antonyms - Use context clues to understand unfamiliar words

Month 4: Reading Fluency - Focus on reading with accuracy and speed - Practice reading aloud with expression - Use guided reading strategies to improve fluency - Read and discuss longer texts and stories

Month 5: Comprehension Strategies - Teach and practice comprehension strategies (e.g., predicting, summarizing, making connections) - Discuss main ideas and supporting details in texts - Introduce story elements (e.g., characters, setting, plot) - Engage in guided reading and independent reading activities

Month 6: Writing Skills - Introduce sentence structure and punctuation - Practice writing simple sentences and short paragraphs - Explore different writing genres (e.g., narrative, descriptive) - Begin using basic editing and revising strategies

Month 7: Grammar and Language Conventions - Teach basic grammar rules (e.g., capitalization, punctuation, verb tenses) - Introduce parts of speech (e.g., nouns, verbs, adjectives) - Practice using correct grammar and language conventions in writing

Month 8: Creative Writing - Encourage creativity through writing prompts and activities - Explore different writing styles (e.g., poetry, imaginative stories) - Focus on developing ideas and using descriptive language - Share and celebrate students’ creative writing pieces

Month 9: Nonfiction Reading and Writing - Introduce nonfiction texts and their features (e.g., headings, captions, diagrams) - Practice reading and comprehending nonfiction texts - Teach note-taking and organizing information - Engage in research projects and writing nonfiction reports

Month 10: Literature Study and Reflection - Read and analyze various literary texts (e.g., folktales, fables, fairy tales) - Discuss themes, characters, and story elements in literature - Encourage critical thinking and personal reflections on texts - Wrap up the year with a literature-based project or presentation