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English Language Arts & Reading- ELAR
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Beliefs:
The English Language Arts and Reading curriculum provides all students with the foundation necessary to succeed in all academic areas through an explicit and systematic approach to literacy grounded in the Science of Reading. Literacy instruction is comprehensive, covering all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), with teaching methods to meet the needs of all learners. Reading, writing, speaking, listening, and inquiry skills, and the strategies that support them, directly contribute to future success in a rapidly changing world.
Guiding Principles:- Reading instruction is based on the Science of Reading and aligns with TEA guidelines.
- Students in Kindergarten through second grade have daily structured literacy lessons which include explicit, systematic phonics instruction.
- Students are instructed in daily on grade level reading and writing lessons.
- Students experience authentic reading, writing, listening, and speaking opportunities within multiple genres defined in the TEKS.
- Students learn to apply literacy skills to all content areas.
- Inquiry-based learning contributes to the development of reading, writing, and thinking skills.
Contact Us
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Nancy Bradley, English Language Arts/Reading - ELAR Coordinators
Phone: (281) 396-7680