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Kindergarten & Primary (K2-G6)
English Program
Through engaging and thought-provoking classes taught by highly qualified
instructors, our Primary Program drives Baker & Bloom students to greater success
inside and outside of the classroom.
Our English courses are unparalleled in Hong Kong because:
• students learn to write and speak using their own voices; you won’t see your child
simply copying templates.
• students learn to read beyond what is in front of them in a text, and become
stronger at making connections, inferences, and explaining their thinking accurately.
• students discover how to be independent learners and thinkers, and we provide
specific, practical feedback to help you make the best decisions for your child.
inspirED Reader & Writer
The inspirED Reader & Writer Program develops students’ literacy skills through
stimulating reading, writing, and vocabulary activities. Our curriculum, aligned with
both US and UK national literacy standards, takes a thematic approach to give real-
world context to language learning.
Our goal is for students to deepen their engagement with the written word. Not only
will students improve their language skills, they will begin to develop
their identities as independent readers and writers.
In our inspirED Reader & Writer program, students will:
K2-3
• discover the inspiring and powerful world of stories and
books;
• learn decoding skills to grease the wheels for reading;
• develop a strong foundation in phonological awareness;
• reflect on stories and their characters for personal growth;
• tell their own stories through the learning of story
elements.
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read diverse fiction and nonfiction texts to develop their appetite for learning;
learn and practice decoding strategies to expand their vocabulary;
develop reading strategies to increase comprehension and critical thinking;
use thinking stems to deepen their engagement with texts;
write and edit texts of different genres and with different purposes.
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