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inspirED English

The inspirED Reader & Writer Primary Program is a bespoke language arts curriculum designed specifically for Hong Kong students aged 3-12. Grounded in research from renowned experts in education, our program empowers students with essential reading and writing skills, and helps them fulfill their potential both inside and outside the classroom.
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Learning Objectives

Course Curriculum

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Learning Objectives

1.

Reading Comprehension and Analysis

  • Analyzing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other literary genres
  • Identifying literary devices, themes, plot elements, and character development
  • Drawing inferences and making connections across texts
  • Evaluating the author’s purpose, perspective, and rhetorical techniques
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Writing Proficiency

  • Mastering the writing process (brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing)
  • Composing a variety of written forms, such as essays, narratives, informative/explanatory texts, and arguments
  • Developing organizational structures, coherent paragraphs, and effective introductions and conclusions
  • Improving grammar, mechanics, and language usage
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Vocabulary Development

  • Learning and applying new vocabulary words in context
  • Understanding and using academic and content-specific terminology
  • Developing strategies for determining the meaning of unknown words
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Oral Communication

  • Participating in discussions, presentations, and collaborative activities
  • Practicing active listening and responding appropriately to others
  • Developing public speaking skills, such as eloquence, eye contact, and gestures
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Course Curriculum

K1 - 2 : Sprout

Age 3 - 4

Class Duration

1 hour

No. of  Students

8 Students (max.)

Class Focus

Reading Comprehension:

  • Able to understand simple stories, rhymes, and picture books when read aloud
  • Demonstrate understanding by answering basic questions about the main characters, events, and settings
  • Make connections between stories and their own experiences

Writing Proficiency:

  • Able to draw and form some letters to represent ideas
  • Begin to understand that writing conveys meaning
  • May “write” by dictating stories or ideas to an adult

Vocabulary Development:

  • Understand and use an increasing number of words
  • Able to identify and name common objects, actions, and concepts
  • Ask questions about unfamiliar words

Oral Communication:

  • Able to express needs, wants, and ideas through words, gestures, and sounds
  • Engage in back-and-forth conversations with adults and peers
  • Follow simple 2-3 step oral directions

Research and Inquiry:

  • Ask questions to satisfy curiosity about the world around them
  • Explore materials and objects to discover how they work
  • Begin to make simple observations and share findings

Critical Thinking and Analysis:

  • Able to sort, categorize, and compare objects based on simple attributes
  • Identify basic patterns and make simple predictions
  • Engage in pretend play, demonstrating imagination and problem-solving

K2 - 3 : Grow

Age 4 - 5

Class Duration

1.5 hours

No. of  Students

8 Students (max.)

Class Focus

Reading Comprehension:

  • Able to understand the main ideas and key details in simple stories and informational texts
  • Can make predictions about what will happen next in a story
  • Retell familiar stories in sequence with some detail

Writing Proficiency:

  • Able to write letters, words, or simple sentences to convey meaning
  • Demonstrate an understanding of directionality (left-to-right, top-to-bottom)
  • Experiment with different writing tools and formats

Vocabulary Development:

  • Expand vocabulary with language relevant to their lives
  • Understand and use new words introduced through books, conversations, and experiences
  • Able to describe the functions of common objects

Oral Communication:

  • Engage in back-and-forth conversations, taking turns speaking
  • Ask and answer questions to seek information or clarification
  • Speak in complete sentences to communicate ideas clearly

Research and Inquiry:

  • Make observations and ask questions to explore the world around them
  • Begin to collect, record, and interpret simple data
  • Use various sources (books, internet, experts) to find information

Critical Thinking and Analysis:

  • Identify similarities and differences between objects or concepts
  • Make comparisons and sort items into categories
  • Generate ideas and solutions to simple problems through trial and error

G1 - 2 : Develop

Age 6 - 7

Class Duration

1.5 hours

No. of  Students

8 Students (max.)

Class Focus

Reading Comprehension:

  • Able to read and understand grade-level fiction and non-fiction texts
  • Identify the main idea, key details, and sequence of events in a story
  • Make inferences and draw conclusions based on information in the text

Writing Proficiency:

  • Write complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation
  • Compose short narratives, informative pieces, and opinion pieces
  • Able to revise and edit their own writing for clarity and organization

Vocabulary Development:

  • Expand their vocabulary to include subject-specific terms
  • Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues
  • Discuss the nuances of words and their multiple meanings

Oral Communication:

  • Engage in discussions, asking and answering questions to deepen understanding
  • Speak clearly and coherently, using complete sentences
  • Adapt communication style to different purposes and audiences

Research and Inquiry:

  • Gather information from various sources (books, internet, interviews, etc.)
  • Take notes, organize findings, and present information in a structured way
  • Formulate questions to guide their research and investigation

Critical Thinking and Analysis:

  • Identify cause-and-effect relationships and make logical inferences
  • Compare and contrast information, ideas, or concepts
  • Generate original ideas, solutions, and interpretations

G3 - 4 : Solidify

Age 8 - 9

Class Duration

1.5 hours

No. of  Students

8 Students (max.)

Class Focus

Reading Comprehension:

  • Read and comprehend a variety of grade-level fiction and non-fiction texts
  • Identify the main idea, supporting details, and theme of a passage
  • Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make connections to prior knowledge

Writing Proficiency:

  • Write organized, multi-paragraph compositions for various purposes (narrative, informative, persuasive, etc.)
  • Use appropriate grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions
  • Revise and edit their writing to improve clarity, organization, and style

Vocabulary Development:

  • Expand their vocabulary to include academic and domain-specific terms
  • Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, word roots, and reference materials
  • Understand and use figurative language, such as idioms and metaphors

Oral Communication:

  • Speak clearly and confidently, using appropriate volume, pace, and eye contact
  • Engage in collaborative discussions, building on the ideas of others
  • Present information, findings, and supporting evidence to an audience

Research and Inquiry:

  • Generate questions to guide research and investigation
  • Locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources
  • Organize and present their findings in a structured and coherent manner

Critical Thinking and Analysis:

  • Analyze and evaluate information, identifying patterns, biases, and alternate perspectives
  • Apply reasoning skills to solve multi-step problems and justify their solutions
  • Generate original ideas, hypotheses, and solutions to complex issues

G5 - 6 : Expand

Age 10 - 11

Class Duration

1.5 hours

No. of  Students

8 Students (max.)

Class Focus

Reading Comprehension:

  • Read and comprehend a wide range of grade-level fiction and non-fiction texts
  • Identify and analyze the main idea, themes, and key details in complex passages
  • Make inferences, draw conclusions, and synthesize information from multiple sources

Writing Proficiency:

  • Write well-organized, multi-paragraph compositions for a variety of purposes (narrative, informative, persuasive, etc.)
  • Use appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure
  • Revise and edit their writing to improve content, organization, and style

Vocabulary Development:

  • Expand their vocabulary to include academic and domain-specific terms
  • Understand and use context clues, word roots, and reference materials to determine the meaning of unknown words
  • Recognize and use figurative language, such as metaphors, similes, and idioms

Oral Communication:

  • Speak clearly and coherently, adapting language and delivery to the audience and purpose
  • Engage in collaborative discussions, building on the ideas of others and expressing their own views
  • Plan and deliver formal presentations, using multimedia and visual aids effectively

Research and Inquiry:

  • Formulate focused research questions and gather information from a variety of reliable sources
  • Evaluate the credibility and relevance of sources, and synthesize findings into a coherent, organized report
  • Use evidence-based reasoning to support their conclusions and communicate their findings

Critical Thinking and Analysis:

  • Analyze and evaluate information, identifying patterns, biases, and alternative perspectives
  • Apply reasoning skills to solve complex, multi-step problems and justify their solutions
  • Generate original ideas, hypotheses, and innovative solutions to challenging issues

Module Structure

Our courses are organized by modules (7-9 weeks) and terms (2 modules). Each module features a different theme and has grade-level specific thinking, reading, and writing goals to enhance and further a students’ understanding.

FAQ

inspirED Reader & Writer focuses on developing broad literacy skills, including reading comprehension, analytical writing, grammar, and conventions. The goal is to build proficiency in core English language arts competencies. inspirED Creative Writing, on the other hand, is centered on nurturing students' imagination, self-expression, and storytelling abilities. The emphasis is on cultivating creativity and unique voice through the composition of original fiction, poetry, and other imaginative written works.

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