Road to Reading: Foundational Reading & Basic Writing Skills

Road to Reading: Foundational Reading & Basic Writing Skills

Road to Reading: Foundational Reading & Basic Writing Skills

This course focuses on early reading and basic writing: grammar and sentence writing, parts of speech, syllable division, word families, and introductory comprehension. Classes use short passages, a shared slideshow, writing prompts, and group discussion to practice reading, summarize passages, and develop confidence with aloud sharing and written responses.

Road to Reading: Foundational Reading & Basic Writing Skills

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
7–9
Duration
35 min
Classes
2 / Week
Weeks
4

Class Experience

This course focuses on early reading and basic writing: grammar and sentence writing, parts of speech, syllable division, word families, and introductory comprehension. Classes use short passages, a shared slideshow, writing prompts, and group discussion to practice reading, summarize passages, and develop confidence with aloud sharing and written responses.

Learning Outcomes

  • Retell and summarize short passages or events

  • Identify basic parts of speech within reading material

  • Apply syllable division rules to decode words

  • Recognize and use common word families

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Meet your Instructor

Joined August, 2026

4.6

26

Reviews

6+

Years

250+

Students

An experienced early childhood educator with formal training in liberal studies and early childhood education, this instructor focuses on foundational reading and basic writing skills for elementary learners. Lessons emphasize phonics, letter-sound recognition, fluency, and compr…

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4.6

26 reviews for this class

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