Comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary Level 7/8 is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program that teaches students practical strategies to bolster their vocabulary and academic acumen. The course aligns with SSAT and PSAT tests which will be used to measure students’ achievement.
The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for Grade 7-8 students:
Level 7/8A: We will start with the "Close Reading Complex Text for Grade 7" Book to build up comprehensive reading skills with high-quality passages. We use "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehension 7" for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. The SSAT reading/writing skills and practice will also be included in this class. Level 7/8A usually takes 12 to 14 weeks to finish.
Level 7/8B: We will continue the class to the next level with "Reading Detective B1" and "SSAT Reading/Writing Skills" to further refine comprehensive reading skills with high quality texts. We will use the "Wordly Wise Book 8" to build up students' vocabulary for the standard test verbal skills. level 7/8B usually take about 20 weeks to complete. The digital "Wordly Wise 7" book and unit tests will be available for students who missed doing the "Wordly Wise 7" in Summer.
Level 7/8C: This is a bridge program in the Summer to solidify and improve students' comprehensive reading skills and prepare for SSAT/HSPT tests. SSAT English Reading/Writing/Vocabulary book, SSAT/HSPT practice tests and "Word Roots Level II" will be used in Summer
Student books for Level 7/8C:
Word Roots Level III
SSAT Vocabulary and Skills
SSAT Reading/Writing/Essay Skills and Practice Tests
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39
Instructor:
Brenda Andrus
