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The Elementary Reading/Language
Arts Program in Anne Arundel County Public Schools is designed to accelerate
achievement for all students. To attain this important academic goal, the
Open Court Reading Program forms the foundation of language arts
instruction in our elementary schools. We invite you to learn more about
our program by exploring this web site and reviewing the program’s implementation
throughout the elementary school years – kindergarten through grade five.
Open Court Reading is a comprehensive language arts program based
on the five essential components of good reading instruction as outlined
in No Child Left Behind: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary,
and text comprehension. Featuring high quality literature, this program
enables students to learn to comprehend, form ideas, and communicate in
a highly effective manner.
The Reading/Language Arts Program of Anne Arundel County Public Schools:
· develops confident and fluent readers.
· engages students in constructing meaning,
· incorporates writing and language skills.
· develops research and study skills.
· teaches effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
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