Reading, writing, and spelling are each taught several times a week. Lessons are focused on individual, small group, and large group activities. Students work at their own pace and with peers with similar skill levels.

• Phonemic and phonological awareness (decoding)
• Sight words
• Word patterns
• Word of the week (building vocabulary)
• Comprehension and making inferences
• Character study
• Basic grammar

• Independent reading
• Games
• Read aloud
• Guided reading
• Partner reading
• Leveled reading books
• Literature circles for advanced readers
• Listening center
• Portfolios

• Non-fiction writing
• Writing reviews
• Opinion writing
• Poetry
• Writing about Reading
• From Scenes to Series
• Lab Reports of Science

• Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop
• Handwriting Without Tears (letter formations)
• Weekend News (shared writing)
• Conventions of writing (spacing, capitals, punctuation)
• Spelling Connections
• Individual and class books on themes across the curriculum
• Drafting
• Revising
• Editing
• Publishing
• Portfolios