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Primary Grade: 1
Grade Range: 1
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
English Language Arts 1 is designed to build strong foundational literacy skills through a structured, research-based approach. Students develop phonemic awareness and phonics through explicit, systematic instruction, learning to decode and encode words with accuracy. Daily practice with decodable texts supports the development of fluent reading, while exposure to a variety of literary and informational texts strengthens comprehension and knowledge. Vocabulary is taught directly through oral language, discussion, and meaningful context. Writing instruction is closely connected to reading, as students apply their knowledge of sounds, spelling patterns, and grammar to compose sentences and short opinion, informational, and narrative pieces. Students also develop speaking, listening, and basic research skills, including using text features and simple sources to answer questions. A printed Parent and Teacher Guide is included to support learning at home.
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.
AUTO-GRADED COURSE
Auto-graded courses are self-paced, multimodal, and standards-aligned. Students progress independently and are assessed frequently through weekly checkpoints and Mastery Assessments. Upon submission of assessments, students receive immediate answers and feedback and can mark the completion of work via a completion button in the learning management system. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and spend the necessary time on course content to ensure mastery.