LevelEarly (Pre-K–K)
- When it fits
- Your child is just starting to learn English words and phrases through picture books and stories.
G1–3 Book Club
Your child reads easy English chapter books all the way through on their own, then talks and writes in English about the plot and how they felt.
When they hit a word they don't know, they guess its meaning from the sentences around it. They answer the instructor's questions to check their understanding.
Who this level is for and the books your child reads
This level fits a child ready to move from picture books to books with more text. Your child finishes whole English books on their own and builds a steady reading habit.
What that means
- Books are chosen by
Length
- What that means
- Short chapter books your child can finish on their own.
- Books are chosen by
Topic
- What that means
- Books with the kinds of stories and subjects your child likes.
- Books are chosen by
Type
- What that means
- A mix of storybooks and nonfiction on social studies, science, and history.
From reading a whole book to writing about it
Your child asks the instructor right away whenever a question comes up while reading. Your child also practices the words that are key to the story.
Reading a chapter book and sharing it in English
- Read, guessing unfamiliar words from the sentences around them
- Answer the instructor's questions about the plot and context
- Lay out the plot and key events in a mind map or worksheet
- Say and write in English how they felt, separately from retelling the plot
- Get written corrections and rewrite
Homework after class
After class, your child has homework: reading the book and summarizing what happened.
Book responses and worksheets show how well your child reads
We look at whether your child understands and can explain what they read, and what help they need to put their ideas into words.
Your child's English responses and worksheets go into a portfolio, and you get the instructor's comments too. See how parents get progress updates
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LevelIndependent (G4–6)
- When it fits
- Your child is ready to read more complex books and write and discuss opinions backed by evidence.
LevelG1–6 Book Club
- When it fits
- You want to compare the books and activities at the Developing and Independent levels.
Plan your child's G1–3 Book Club classes
Let us know which English books your child can read on their own now. During consultation, we'll choose their class and first books together.