G3–4 Reading + Early Writing Program

Course Description

Course Overview Reading + Early Writing (G3–4) is a foundational program designed for students who are beginning to read independently but are not yet ready for paragraph-level writing. At this age, many students can decode words but struggle to: • Clearly explain what they read • Express ideas in complete sentences • Write without frustration or hesitation This program focuses on building a strong bridge from reading understanding to early written expression. Instead of pushing formal paragraph writing too early, students learn to: Read with understanding → Speak clearly → Write complete sentences This approach builds confidence, language control, and readiness for upper-grade reading and writing. Learning Objectives • Understand stories and short texts more consistently • Retell reading content using complete sentences • Learn vocabulary and sentence patterns from reading • Write clear, complete sentences with one main idea • Feel more confident and comfortable with writing • Be well prepared for Grade 5–6 reading and writing programs Course Structure (24 Hours) Module 1｜Reading for Meaning & Story Understanding (5h) Understanding characters, setting, events, and story sequence, and retelling stories orally using complete sentences. Module 2｜Oral Expression to Written Sentences (5h) Turning spoken ideas into written sentences, avoiding fragments and run-on sentences, and expressing one clear idea per sentence. Module 3｜Vocabulary & Sentence Building from Reading (4h) Learning words and sentence structures from reading texts through modeling, sentence expansion, and variation. Module 4｜Early Writing: Responding to Reading (5h) Writing about what happened in a story, favorite parts, and simple feelings or reasons, using words and pictures when needed. Module 5｜Integrated Practice & Writing Confidence Building (5h) Practicing the full cycle of reading, speaking, and writing, revising sentences for clarity, and building confidence through guided feedback. Learning Outcomes • Understand reading content more clearly • Speak and write in complete sentences • Write with greater clarity and confidence • Reduce frustration with early writing tasks • Build a strong foundation for Grade 5–6 reading and writing Who This Program Is For • Grade 3–4 students developing reading skills • Students who struggle to express ideas in writing • ESL or multilingual learners • Families who want to build strong foundations before upper grades