Grade: 1
Learning Outcomes
- Foster proficient reading comprehension and fluency through engagement with Oxford Reading Tree books, facilitating students’ ability to decode text and grasp story elements.
- Cultivate effective communication skills in language, grammar, and writing, enabling students to express ideas clearly and correctly using Oxford English Grammar and Writing Tutor resources.
- Expand vocabulary and phonics proficiency with Oxford Wordlist, Word Skills, and Phonics for Letters and Sounds materials, promoting linguistic confidence and accuracy.
Curriculum
Book reference ENGLISH – OXFORD PROGRESSIVE BOOK 1 BY ELEANOR WATTS
Curriculum
- Reading Skills:
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- Introduce reading fluency and comprehension through Oxford Reading Tree books.
- Focus on decoding skills, sight words, and understanding basic story elements.
- Utilize Oxford Reading Comprehension to develop comprehension skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Language and Grammar:
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- Teach basic grammar concepts such as sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization.
- Use Oxford English Grammar for Schools to introduce parts of speech and simple sentence formation.
- Writing Skills:
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- Encourage writing short sentences and simple stories based on personal experiences or familiar topics.
- Utilize Oxford Writing Tutor to guide students in the writing process and improve handwriting skills.
- Vocabulary Building:
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- Introduce new vocabulary words through Oxford Wordlist and encourage their usage in context.
- Use Oxford Word Skills books to teach word families, synonyms, and antonyms.
- Phonics and Spelling:
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- Implement Oxford Phonics for Letters and Sounds to teach phonics rules and decoding skills.
- Introduce basic spelling patterns and sight words through Oxford Spelling Dictionary.
- Speaking and Listening:
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- Engage students in group discussions, storytelling, and role-playing activities.
- Use Oxford Let’s Talk to develop speaking and listening skills through interactive exercises.
- Literature:
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- Explore classic children’s literature and Oxford Story Collections to promote a love for reading.
- Discuss story elements such as characters, settings, and plots.
- Critical Thinking:
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- Encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, and draw conclusions from texts.
- Use Oxford Reading Comprehension to develop comprehension skills and critical thinking abilities.