Structured Literacy II

Structured Literacy II will utilize systematic, explicit and cumulative direct instruction in language comprehension (background knowledge, vocabulary, language structures, verbal reasoning, and literacy knowledge) with some review of word recognition.  Instruction in this course will emphasize language comprehension to build students’ vocabulary and background knowledge to become increasingly proficient and strategic in reading comprehension. To enroll, students must have demonstrated mastery (accuracy and automaticity) in skills associated with word recognition (Phonological Awareness, Decoding, Sight Recognition), but may be continuing to work on fluency.  Lessons will foster a sense of self-efficacy, sense of community, and utilizing literacy to achieve goals.