Literacy Essentials is an “Orton-based” program, which provides instruction that is multi-sensory, explicit, and direct. OCCA scholars’ will learn by question and answer analysis and graphic organization of the content. They will begin with writing and spelling in order to learn how to read, which will ensure that our scholars’ brains think deeply.
Literacy Essentials covers the areas of phonemic awareness, the alphabetic code (including 72 common English spelling patterns or phonograms), orthography, vocabulary, writing and grammar, and reading. First, second, and third grade scholars’ will use orthography notebooks which contain graphic organizers that support phonograms, spelling, and grammar instruction.
