Literacy

The Literacy subject mainly focuses on the Reading and Language skills of the child. Literacy at RKS consists of several components namely,

1. Expression and Fluency
   • Communicates his/her needs, emotions, and wants through words
   • Asks relevant questions about stories read or shared in class
   • Expresses oneself comfortably using proper pronunciation and intonation
2. Vocabulary
   • Recalls meanings of new words learned from lessons and stories read in class
   • Uses new words in daily conversation
   • Asks about meanings of unfamiliar words
3. Comprehension
   • Listens to stories read in class well and is able to recall details easily
   • Understands the meanings of pictures and symbols
   • Asks relevant questions about class lessons or stories read in class
   • Reads aloud with comprehension and fluency
   • Makes predictions based on title, cover, and pictures of books
   • Enjoys shared and independent reading
   • Reads and interprets familiar literary works (art-drawing, painting, etc.)
   • Arranges events of stories in its proper sequence
4. Phonetics
   • Produces the correct sound of each letter in the alphabet
   • Recognizes sight words
   • Pronounces CVC blend words correctly
   • Reads short sentences
5. Grammar
   • Identifies the difference between A and AN
   • Identifies NOUNS
   • Differentiates singular from plural nouns
   • Enumerates and differentiates each punctuation mark
   • Identifies VERBS
   • Writes simple sentences (S-V) using proper punctuation and correct grammar