Our Academic Reading and Writing program is intended for students in grades 1 to 12. This program has several streams for students to join, which are based on their literacy skills and ages.
Academic Reading and Writing
Hare
Grade 2 – 3
- Read fiction and non-fiction books for vocabulary and understanding
- Write sentences and paragraphs in a range of formats
- Spelling, grammar and punctuation learning tasks
- Develop speaking, presentation, research and critical thinking skills through project-based learning
Deer
Grade 4 – 5
- Be introduced to essay writing on a range of engaging subjects
- Improve creative writing by learning and using a range of techniques
- Build vocabulary and comprehension by reading many high-quality texts
- Speak confidently in presentations and develop critical thinking through project-based learning
Dove
Grade 6 – 7
- Develop structured essay writing on a range of engaging subject areas
- Respond to high-quality nonfiction novels through creative writing tasks
- Learn and use new vocabulary when speaking and in writing
- Gain skills in speaking, presentation, research and critical thinking through project-based learning
Bear
Grade 8 – 9
- Develop structured essay writing on a range of engaging subject areas
- Respond to high-quality nonfiction novels through creative writing tasks
- Learn and use new vocabulary in speaking and writing
- Gain skills in speaking, presentation, research and critical thinking through project-based learning
High School English
Eagle
Grade 10 – 12
- English essay writing assignments in the various modes of discourse that address relevant and tangible issues; refine editing for style and language
- Read and critique theories about complex concepts through a variety of literary forms and genres; connect literary themes to observed individual and social human behaviors
- Confidently and tactfully speak on a range of topics through preparing and focused presentations
- Apply English learning through research to support a clear thesis, finding and utilizing primary and secondary sources of information to support original ideas
Little Mountain Curriculum vs. BC Curriculum
Our Academic Reading and Writing Programs offer something different to other after school academies.
Since 2004, Little Mountain has built the foundation of a holistic classroom environment. Most importantly, our in-house curriculum integrates Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening.
After a thorough placement assessment, students are placed In small groups of a maximum of six. Their fellow learners will be of a similar age and ability.
This enables students to actively take part in their own learning. Students engage with varied, project-based learning tasks. Our students benefit from personalized guidance from their passionate and skilled teachers.
A holistic model supports academic and leadership skills. These cultivate independence and a passion for life-long learning.
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Expression
- Presentation Skills
Want to know more about our Academic Reading and Writing programs and want to know which level your child is in? Please contact us and we are happy to answer any questions you may have!