Here’s how your child will handle daily reading:

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• Two books at a time: Your child will always be independently reading two books—one assigned from the booklist and one they choose (interest-based).

• Assigned reading:

  • They’ll focus on one assigned book at a time, reading it chapter by chapter.

  • After each chapter, they’ll do a formative assessment. This could be writing, narration, or discussing the chapter with you based on their level. It helps them solidify what they’ve learned.

  • Encourage them to read aloud their favorite part from each chapter. It could be a few sentences or a page, something that stood out to them. This builds confidence in reading aloud and improves their diction.

  • Vocabulary work: Have your child pick unfamiliar or interesting words from the chapter—one word per level. So, a Level 5 student would pick 5 words. They’ll write each word in a notebook, define it, and use it in a sentence (either from the book or one they make up).

• Interest-based reading:

  • This is a book they choose for themselves and read daily.

  • There’s no formal assignment with this book, but they can keep a commonplace book to jot down favorite quotes or ideas. This lets them track what stands out to them from their personal reading.

 

Books talk to each other. The assigned books in this curriculum are designed to connect across subjects like English, literature, science, and history. You’ll be amazed at how much your child picks up and how these readings relate to each other in surprising ways. Every day, make time to read aloud for at least 20 minutes, no matter your child’s age. This builds family learning and keeps things fun. Choose books that are interesting and meaningful to your family for daily read alouds.

 

That’s the reading routine—structured but with room for your child to explore what they love.