Elementary 1 - English Language Arts
In Elementary 1, students will develop essential literacy skills, including writing, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. At 1-2 levels above Ministry Standards, this advanced curriculum prepares students to excel in all subject areas, setting them on a path of academic excellence and a lifelong love for learning.
Program Highlights: Our program emphasizes building sophisticated vocabulary, improving grammar skills, and enhancing reading comprehension and critical/analytical writing skills. Students will grasp the essentials of essay structure and engage in a variety of writing tasks, including crafting clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs. They will explore key literary terms and critical concepts such as parody, metaphor and simile, suspense, personification, paradox, character, symbolism, imagery, dialogue, drama, theme, and plot. Key terms and concepts are revisited multiple times throughout the year, ensuring retention and application in different contexts. Students will engage in discussion and debate to further develop their critical-thinking skills. Additionally, they will have opportunities to participate in various literary and academic competitions, and to receive personalized feedback on their writing.
Achievements:
- Familiarity with over 300 high-frequency words, building a strong foundation for literacy
- Improved knowledge of written grammar, aiding in identification and correction of errors
- Improved reading comprehension for better academic performance
- Writing clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs in various forms of writing, including descriptive, persuasive, and creative pieces
- Building an understanding of the essentials of essay structure
- Engaging in discussion and debate to develop critical-thinking skills.
- Reinforcement of key literary terms and concepts, such as parody, metaphor, and symbolism, through readings and assignments
- Exploration of a variety of literary genres, including science fiction, utopia, dystopia, fairy tale, parody, and suspense.
Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Problem-Solving: At Brain Power, we teach kids how to think, not what to think. Our curriculum fosters independent thought, encouraging students to explore ideas, ask questions, and develop their own insights. This approach empowers our students to become confident, creative thinkers who are ready to face future challenges.
