Students will develop phonemic awareness, including the ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds in words.

Students will learn letter-sound correspondences and be able to decode and read words accurately.

Students will develop fluency in reading, including the ability to read with accuracy, speed, and expression.

Students will build a strong vocabulary and be able to use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Students will develop comprehension skills, including the ability to understand and analyze text at various levels (literal, inferential, and evaluative).

Students will learn to identify and analyze the main idea and supporting details in a text.

Students will develop critical thinking skills, including the ability to make predictions, draw conclusions, and make connections between texts.

Students will learn to write effectively, including the ability to organize ideas, use appropriate grammar and punctuation, and revise and edit their writing.

Students will develop listening and speaking skills, including the ability to participate in discussions, ask and answer questions, and present information to others.

Students will develop a love for reading and a lifelong habit of reading for pleasure and information.