Lower School Curriculum
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English/Language Arts Elementary
Within an environment rich in language, children begin the process of learning to read and write. Reading, discussing, and drawing or writing about stories form the core of our early reading and writing program.
A major task of the early elementary grades is becoming a fluent, independent reader. By the end of third grade, we expect the children to have made the jump from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” The program is individualized in order to challenge each child at the appropriate level of literacy. The reading specialist works in conjunction with K through Grade 3 classroom teachers to provide optimal reading instruction for all students.
As students become fluent readers, their work shifts to the study of literature. They are exposed to a wide variety of genres: fiction, information books, folk tales, biographies, short stories, and poetry. Books are read and analyzed (both through discussion and writing) for content and theme, for the effective use of language, and for character development. Students also work on higher-level decoding and phonics skills (including dictionary skills and root words).
A major task of the early elementary grades is becoming a fluent, independent reader. By the end of third grade, we expect the children to have made the jump from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” The program is individualized in order to challenge each child at the appropriate level of literacy. The reading specialist works in conjunction with K through Grade 3 classroom teachers to provide optimal reading instruction for all students.
As students become fluent readers, their work shifts to the study of literature. They are exposed to a wide variety of genres: fiction, information books, folk tales, biographies, short stories, and poetry. Books are read and analyzed (both through discussion and writing) for content and theme, for the effective use of language, and for character development. Students also work on higher-level decoding and phonics skills (including dictionary skills and root words).
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Preschool - 5
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6 - 12
312 E 95th St. 212.426.3360
