Chapter 3 : Reading Skills

What will you learn in this chapter

This chapter focuses on developing students' ability to recognize and understand words in both linear and nonlinear texts by applying their knowledge of letter sounds. Students will practice reading a variety of print and digital texts, using appropriate reading strategies to understand and enjoy both fiction and non-fiction texts.

They will work on improving their reading skills by understanding specific details in different text types related to familiar topics and using word attack skills to decode meanings. The chapter also emphasizes the development of basic dictionary skills and the ability to identify and distinguish letters in the alphabet, as well as blending phonemes to recognize words.

Students will explore various topics such as animals, colours, days of the week, family members, greetings, months of the year, nature, numbers, occupations, body parts, and more. They will gain a deeper understanding of vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, shapes, and tenses, including simple past and present tenses, through reading comprehension exercises.

By the end of the chapter, students will be able to confidently read and understand a wide range of texts, improving their ability to apply their knowledge of phonics and language concepts.