Basic Reading

Reading in third grade focuses on: 

• Pre-reading skills: Phonological awareness, content-based vocabulary via aural-oral skills.
• Beginning reading.

Reading in fourth grade focuses on: 

• words including those with vowel and / or consonant blends.
• sentences and 2-3 line texts.

Reading in fifth grade focuses on reading words including those with more complex letter combinations and blends.

Reading in sixth grade focuses on reading fluency - reading of texts, books, charts, graphs etc.