English Language Development

AIMEE International School is committed to enhancing students’ English language skills through a holistic approach that includes the use of decodable readers, EPIC guided reading sessions, and the ReadWorks Accent Development Program. Here’s how these components work together to support English language skill improvement:

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Decodable Readers:

  • Phonics-Based Learning: Decodable readers are carefully selected books that focus on phonics and decoding skills. They help students understand the relationship between letters and sounds, which is fundamental to English language acquisition.

  • Structured Progression: AIMEE integrates decodable readers into its curriculum with a structured progression. Students begin with simple, easily decodable texts and advance to more complex materials as their skills improve.

  • Individualized Learning: Decodable readers can be matched to each student’s proficiency level, ensuring that they are appropriately challenged and can experience success while developing their English language skills.

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EPIC Guided Reading Sessions:

  • Small Group Instruction: EPIC guided reading sessions are conducted in small groups, allowing for personalized attention. Students with similar reading abilities are grouped together to work on their specific needs.

  • Teacher Support: AIMEE’s skilled instructors provide guidance and support during EPIC guided reading sessions. They help students navigate texts, ask questions for comprehension, and address individual challenges.

  • Interactive Learning: EPIC guided reading sessions encourage interactive learning. Students engage in discussions, ask questions, and share their thoughts, fostering language development and comprehension.

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ReadWorks Accent Development Program:

  • Diverse Reading Materials: The ReadWorks Accent Development Program offers a wide range of reading materials, including fiction and non-fiction texts. These materials cater to students at different proficiency levels, ensuring content is appropriate for everyone.

  • Vocabulary and Comprehension Enhancement: ReadWorks includes exercises and questions designed to build vocabulary and improve comprehension skills. These skills are essential not only for language development but also for academic success across all subjects.

  • Progress Monitoring: The program provides tools for tracking individual student progress, enabling teachers to identify areas in need of improvement and adapt instruction accordingly.

By combining decodable readers, EPIC guided reading sessions, and the ReadWorks Accent Development Program, AIMEE International School offers a comprehensive, structured, and personalized approach to help students improve their English language skills. This approach ensures students build a strong foundation in English, enhance reading fluency and comprehension, and expand their vocabulary, setting them on a path to linguistic success in academics and beyond.