Welight Education

In Foundations in Writing and Critical Reading, students will develop their reading and writing skills to give them a strong foundation for success in English Language Arts. Each class will involve reading and writing assignments selected to help students build their critical reading skills progressively. Students will build confidence in their writing through instruction and practice in writing composition, while learning how to analyze short literary works. During the semester, students will study a range of short fiction, poetry, and non-fiction texts. Guided class discussions will help students improve their reading comprehension and critical reading skills. The course is primarily designed to strengthen students in academic reading and writing. Each class will involve reading and writing assignments.  Grammar, writing mechanics, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension strategies will be topics of specific instruction to help students master the skills they need for success in future standardized testing, including the SSAT. This course is suggested for students in grades 6-8.