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What is Literacy?

Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that allows you to communicate
effectively.

Literacy
Phonological Awareness Phonics
Alphabet

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Content
Knowledge
Success
Critical
Reading
Life-long Learner

Vocabulary
Thinking Print Concept Collaboration
Writing Fluency Communication
Speaking

Academic

Education
Achievement
21st century skills syntax of Comprehension creativity
Instruction English Grammar Innovative
Critical Thinking

Eye Level English is a ‘Comprehensive Literacy Program’ that helps learners develop
effective communication skills and strong content knowledge by enhancing literacy skills.
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“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”


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“Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy.”

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“Literacy is much more than educational priority – it is the ultimate investment in the future.”

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Most successful people have a high level of Literacy Quotient.

What is Literacy Quotient?

Literacy Quotient is an ability to use texts and demonstrate their knowledge fluently so
they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others to achieve their goals.
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Academic Performance
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with foundational literacy skills Matthew Effects in Reading

Consistent practice to build foundational literacy skills

More motivation to learn Develops automaticity

without foundational literacy skills

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Why foundational literacy skills?

Building foundation skills of literacy is the key factor to academic success
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1. Provides Systematically Designed Curriculum

2. Meets Various Academic Requirements
3. Builds Content Knowledge through Extensive Reading
4. Engages Learners with On-Off Blended Learning Materials

Learners are able to build systematic literacy skills

through Eye Level English and achieve academic success
in schools.
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1. Provides Systematically Designed Curriculum

Guide learners to build strong foundational literacy skills

Phonemic Awareness l Phonics l Vocabulary l Fluency l Comprehension l Grammar/Writing

Level 6~8

Level 5

Level I

Level H

Level G

Level F

Level E

Level D

Level C

Level B

Level A

Pre-A

Basic Elementary Upper Elementary Intermediate Advanced

- Print Concept - Phonics - Reading Comprehension Strategies - In-depth Comprehension Strategies - In-depth Comprehension
- Phonemic Awareness - Word recognition - Advanced Phonics (F) - Academic & Content Vocabulary Strategies
- Alphabet - Sentence Structure - Academic Vocabulary - Fluency - Academic & Content Vocabulary
- Picture, listening - Basic Writing Skills - Fluency - Syntax of English - Fluency
Comprehension - Listening, Reading Comprehension - Syntax of English - Independent Writing - Syntax of English
- Guided Writing - Creative Writing
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1. Provides Systematically Designed Curriculum

Pre-A Level A Level B Level C Level D Level E Level F Level G Level H Level I Level 5 Level 6~8

Basic Elementary Upper Elementary Intermediate Advanced

- Develop - Apply phonics knowledge - Continue to apply phonic - Apply their growing - Read and understand
fundamental and skills as the route to knowledge and skills in knowledge of word studies increasingly challenging
concepts and decode words reading (prefixes, suffixes etc..) material independently
become familiar
with pre-literacy - Understand both the books - Read books to build up - Understand what they read, - Consolidate and build on
skills they can already read fluency and confidence in books they can read their knowledge of
accurately and fluently and independently grammar and vocabulary
- Master all letters those they listen to - Explain and discuss their
in the alphabet understanding of texts and - Develop knowledge and - Appreciate our rich and
- Apply simple spelling and other material skills in reading nonfiction varied literacy heritage
- Name the letters grammar rules about a wide range of
of the alphabet - Write from simple sentences subjects - Write accurately, fluently,
- Write simple sentences and make simple additions, effectively adapting their
revision and corrections to - Write their ideas with a writing for a wide range
their own writing reasonable degree of of purposes and
accuracy and with good audiences
- Use and understand the sentence punctuation.
basic grammatical - Are competent in the
terminology - Become more familiar with arts of speaking and
and confident in using listening, making format
language in a greater presentations,
variety of situations, for a demonstrating to others
variety of audiences and participating in debate
purposes
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1. Provides Systematically Designed Curriculum

Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Development

Phonics progression scaffolds from the smallest unit to the larger unit.

Introduction of Skill Sound Letter Word Sentence & Story

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1. Provides Systematically Designed Curriculum

Vocabulary Development
Include more advanced words and activities in each booklet as the levels progress

Level C Level D Level E Level H

r Match words to picture r Write words to complete the r Match the words to definition r Complete sentences and
with a distractor word sentence r Word, picture, parts of paragraphs using the words
speech definition r Words tied to comprehension
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1. Provides Systematically Designed Curriculum

Comprehension Development
Develop grade appropriate comprehension strategies

Level B Level D Level F Level H

r Listening r Picture and r Longer passages r Additional two-page spread comprehension

comprehension sentence-based r Both narrative and passages
r Essential comprehension information text r In-depth comprehension strategies
comprehension r Essential
strategies comprehension
strategies
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1. Provides Systematically Designed Curriculum

Fluency Development
Develop fluency by improving accuracy, speed and expression

Fluency

Identifying Words Comprehension

(Learn to Read) (Read to Learn)

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1. Provides Systematically Designed Curriculum

Writing Development
Strengthen writing skills through systematic writing process

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2. Meets Various Academic Requirements

Built Upon Various Common Standards

Eye Level English is built upon CCSS and Meets the U.K English Programmes of Study requirements.

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CCSS English Programmes of Study in U.K.
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2. Meets Various Academic Requirements

Includes common question types in high-stakes

international exams
Questions and activities in Eye Level English include types commonly found in high-stakes
international exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, and YLE (Cambridge).


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3. Builds Content Knowledge through Extensive Reading

Literacy Content
Eye Level English is filled with
Genres Knowledge
wonderful literature that learners will
love to read.
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content and subject knowledge.
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4. Engages Learners with On&Off Blended Learning Materials

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Components

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Learning Flow - Reading Booklet

Through systematic instruction and engaging content, Eye Level English prepares all students
to build foundational literacy skills for academic success.

Fluency Practice
Reading
Comprehension
Understanding Vocabulary
the Concept Practice
(Phonics,
Grammar)

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Learning Flow - Writing Booklet

Step-by-step writing process helps students turn their ideas into successful writing.

Final Draft
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Revising &
Editing
First Draft
Pre-writing
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