CompuRead Level 2 Stories 5-6 for K-1st Grade

CompuRead Level 2: Advanced Reading Comprehension & Skills for Kindergarten & 1st Grade

This engaging CompuRead course is designed to build upon foundational reading skills, perfect for children entering kindergarten and first grade. As per Udemy guidelines, a responsible adult (parent or guardian) must register the child for this course.

What will your child learn in CompuRead Level 2?

This level focuses on developing deeper reading comprehension skills. Children will learn to:

• Ask and answer questions about stories with more depth.
• Predict outcomes and story endings.
• Empathize with characters by considering "what would I do?"
• Explore literal, interpretive, and critical reading skills – essential for academic success.
• Enhance picture comprehension – understanding the power of visual information.
• Develop phonics, writing, and spelling skills through engaging activities.
• Expand vocabulary and learn word meanings.
• Master storytelling with improved word choice and sentence structure.
• Practice simple story mapping – a crucial skill for organizing thoughts and understanding narrative structure.
• Build a strong foundation for proper spelling and understanding common spelling patterns.
• Learn about low and high vocabulary phrases to improve communication skills.

Key Skills Covered:

• Phonics: Mastering sounds and letter combinations, including wh, ph, th (voiced & unvoiced), ch, sh, atch, alk, itch, and more prefixes and suffixes.
• Writing: Developing narrative skills and expressing ideas through writing.
• Spelling: Building a strong spelling foundation and understanding common spelling rules.
• Reading Comprehension: Improving the ability to understand and interpret written text.
• Vocabulary: Expanding word knowledge and understanding nuances in meaning.
• Story Mapping: Organizing story elements to enhance comprehension.
• Critical Thinking: Developing the ability to analyze and evaluate information.

Course Structure:

CompuRead Level 2 is divided into three modules, each containing video lessons and activities:

• Module 1: Introduces the story's background and context.
• Module 2: Delves into phonics, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and speaking skills for successful reading.
• Module 3: Incorporates science, story mapping, and at-home activities for family engagement.

Thematic Focus:

Stories in Level 2 explore important themes that promote positive character development, including:

• Pet safety
• Empathy and thoughtfulness
• Thinking before acting
• Friendship
• Planning for the unexpected

Learning Steps (within each story):

Each story follows a consistent structure to maximize learning:

1. Main Idea or Value Theme
2. Prestory and Background
3. Listening to the Story Narrated
4. Phonics, Writing, and Spelling
5. Fiction/Nonfiction Writing
6. Vocabulary and Expressive Speaking
7. Science Background
8. Story Mapping
9. Home Fun

For a more detailed overview, refer to the [CompuRead Teacher’s Manual](link to manual if available).

Start your child's journey to reading success today! Register for CompuRead Level 2 and help them develop a life-long love of reading.