
English Foundations Workshop
Build Strong Language Skills • Enhance Reading Comprehension • Develop Writing Confidence
English Foundations
Schedule:
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays OR Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Online & In-Person
1st Grade
Letter sounds and phonics
Recognizing and reading sight words
Building simple sentences with correct punctuation
Understanding basic story structure (beginning, middle, end)
Listening to and discussing stories for comprehension
2nd Grade
Punctuation: periods, question marks, and exclamation marks
Identifying characters, events, and settings in stories
Improving reading fluency and expression
Retelling stories with key details
Basic sentence and paragraph writing
3rd Grade
Writing clear, well-organized paragraphs
Identifying the elements of story structure (characters, plot, setting)
Basic grammar: nouns, verbs, adjectives
Expanding vocabulary through reading
Using correct punctuation and capitalization in writing
4th Grade
Writing multi-paragraph essays with clear introductions, bodies, and conclusions
Identifying the main idea and supporting details in texts
Expanding vocabulary through context clues
Using commas, quotation marks, and apostrophes correctly
Organizing ideas logically in writing
5th Grade
Writing narrative and opinion essays with clear arguments
Using dialogue to develop characters and storylines
Comparing themes, settings, and plots across texts
Analyzing story structure and character development
Writing with purpose: focusing on clarity, detail, and organization
6th Grade
Conducting short research projects with proper citation
Writing persuasive essays with clear claims and evidence
Understanding and using figurative language (similes, metaphors, etc.)
Developing a strong thesis and supporting arguments
Analyzing texts for author’s purpose and point of view
7th Grade
Writing argumentative essays with sound reasoning
Editing for grammar, punctuation, and clarity
Analyzing an author’s purpose, tone, and message
Using evidence to support arguments
Expanding vocabulary through diverse texts
8th Grade
Writing structured essays with thesis statements and detailed analysis
Synthesizing information from multiple sources into cohesive writing
Mastering advanced grammar and sentence structure
Writing for different purposes: analytical, persuasive, and narrative
Developing critical reading skills and understanding complex texts