Scholarium · Tier I — Pure Foundations

English Reading & Writing

This course starts at the very beginning — the alphabet and the sounds letters make — and builds through reading comprehension, grammar, spelling, and composition. It is designed for anyone who wants a solid, complete foundation in written English, whether you are learning for the first time or filling gaps in what you were taught.

What you will learn

  • Recognise and name all 26 letters in uppercase and lowercase
  • Connect letters to sounds using phonics rules
  • Break words into syllables to read unfamiliar words
  • Read sentences with attention to punctuation
  • Understand what you read — find the main idea, use context clues, make inferences
  • Write grammatically complete, correctly punctuated sentences
  • Apply common spelling rules and avoid common errors
  • Build paragraphs with a clear topic sentence, supporting detail, and conclusion
  • Plan, draft, and revise a short piece of writing
10 chapters
Ch 1 The Alphabet Ch 2 Sounds and Letters — Phonics Ch 3 Building Words — Syllables Ch 4 Reading Sentences — Punctuation Ch 5 Understanding What You Read — Comprehension Ch 6 Writing Your First Sentences Ch 7 Spelling Rules and Patterns Ch 8 Grammar Foundations Ch 9 Building Paragraphs Ch 10 Writing Clearly — Composition