Reading is the foundation of all learning. To succeed academically and beyond, students must develop strong reading and writing skills. At Discovery Academy of Science, our comprehensive reading program supports learners at every level and stage.

Core Programs:

• Elementary (K-5): Wonders by McGraw-Hill provides a balanced literacy approach, emphasizing phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.

• Middle School (6-8): StudySync engages students with rigorous text analysis using both print and digital resources.

• Interventions: iReady Reading offers diagnostic assessments and personalized learning paths tailored to address individual skill gaps.

Key Components of Effective Reading Instruction:

• Phonemic Awareness: The ability to hear, identify, and work with individual sounds in spoken words.

• Systematic, Explicit Phonics: Teaching sound-spelling relationships in a structured way to help students decode words.

• Fluency: The capacity to read accurately, quickly, and with proper expression and understanding.

• Vocabulary: The body of words students must know to effectively listen, speak, read, and write.

The goal of our reading program is to help all students, whether they are emerging readers or advanced learners, reach their highest potential in reading and writing. Instruction is closely integrated with science and social studies content, providing meaningful connections across subjects. Regular assessments identify student strengths and areas for improvement, allowing teachers to tailor instruction and support students at every level.

With research-based tools, targeted strategies, and supplemental materials, our program ensures that every student receives the support needed to grow into a confident and capable reader and writer.