Title: Advanced Reading Mastery: Empowering Readers in Grades 5 and 6

Introduction:
The "Advanced Reading Mastery" program is designed to support students in grades 5 and 6 in
further developing their reading skills and fostering critical thinking abilities. By providing advanced
instruction, engaging reading materials, and opportunities for analytical discussions, this program
aims to enhance reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and cultivate a lifelong love for reading.

Rationale:
As students progress to grades 5 and 6, they encounter more complex texts and academic demands
that require advanced reading skills. The "Advanced Reading Mastery" program recognizes the
importance of strengthening reading abilities to meet these challenges. By focusing on higher-level
comprehension strategies, critical analysis, and independent reading, this program aims to empower
students to become confident, independent, and critical readers.

Philosophical Foundation:
The "Advanced Reading Mastery" program is grounded in the belief that reading is not only a skill but
also a pathway to personal growth, cultural understanding, and lifelong learning. It embraces a
student-centered approach that encourages critical thinking, inquiry, and active engagement with
diverse texts. The program emphasizes the development of reading as an essential tool for
communication, self-expression, and academic success.

Objectives:
1. Develop advanced reading comprehension skills, including analysis, inference, and evaluation.
2. Expand vocabulary and refine word knowledge to enhance comprehension and communication.
3. Foster critical thinking and analytical skills through the interpretation and evaluation of texts.
4. Promote independent reading habits and a love for diverse literature.
5. Prepare students to engage with complex texts across various subjects and succeed academically.

Expected Outcomes:
By the end of the program, students in grades 5 and 6 are expected to:
1. Demonstrate advanced reading comprehension skills, including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
of text.
2. Utilize higher-level vocabulary to express ideas effectively and comprehend nuanced meanings.
3. Apply critical thinking strategies to analyze, evaluate, and interpret diverse texts.
4. Cultivate a love for independent reading, demonstrating increased engagement with a wide range
of genres.
5. Meet or exceed grade-level reading expectations, showing proficiency in comprehension and
analysis.

Detailed Workplan and Timelines:

Phase 1: Advanced Comprehension Strategies (8 weeks)

- Weeks 1-4: Text Analysis and Interpretation
- Topics to cover: Identifying author's purpose, tone, mood, and point of view.
- Teaching Strategies: Close reading, annotation, text-based discussions.
- Materials needed: Complex texts, graphic organizers, annotation tools.

- Weeks 5-8: Inferential Thinking and Critical Evaluation

- Topics to cover: Making inferences, analyzing evidence, evaluating arguments.
- Teaching Strategies: Socratic seminars, debate, written response.
- Materials needed: Text excerpts, discussion prompts, debate topics.

Phase 2: Vocabulary Expansion and Word Usage (6 weeks)

- Weeks 9-12: Advanced Vocabulary Development
- Topics to cover: Contextual vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, figurative language.
- Teaching Strategies: Vocabulary exercises, context analysis, word usage in writing.
 - Materials needed: Vocabulary lists, context-rich texts, vocabulary-building games.

- Weeks 13-15: Word Analysis and Etymology

- Topics to cover: Greek and Latin roots, affixes, word origins.
- Teaching Strategies: Word analysis activities, root word exploration, word puzzles.
- Materials needed: Root word charts, word origin resources, word analysis worksheets.

Phase 3: Independent Reading and Literary Exploration (6 weeks)

- Weeks 16-18: Independent Reading and Response
- Topics to cover: Selecting books, setting reading goals, reflecting on reading experiences.
- Teaching Strategies: Independent reading time, literature circles

, reader's response journals.

- Materials needed: Diverse literature collection, reading logs, response journal templates.

- Weeks 19-21: Genre Study and Literary Analysis

- Topics to cover: Analyzing different genres, examining literary devices, author's craft.
- Teaching Strategies: Genre studies, author studies, literary analysis projects.
- Materials needed: Genre-specific texts, literary analysis worksheets, author background
information.

Person Responsible and Tasks:

- Grade 5 and 6 Teachers: Lesson planning, implementation, progress monitoring, and individualized
instruction.
- Program Coordinator: Overall coordination, resource acquisition, and assessment design.
- Reading Specialist: Providing guidance and support to teachers, conducting assessments, and
designing individualized reading plans.
- Support Staff: Assisting with material preparation, organizing reading resources, and providing
additional support to students.

Risk Management:
- Ongoing Assessment: Regularly assessing student progress to inform instruction and intervention
strategies.
- Differentiated Instruction: Adapting instruction to meet individual needs, providing additional
support as required.
- Authentic Assessments: Utilizing performance-based assessments, projects, and presentations to
gauge comprehension and critical thinking skills.
- Enrichment Opportunities: Offering advanced reading materials, extension activities, and book clubs
to challenge and engage advanced readers.

Conclusion:
The "Advanced Reading Mastery" program aims to empower students in grades 5 and 6 by providing
advanced instruction, fostering critical thinking skills, and promoting a love for diverse literature. By
focusing on comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, critical analysis, and independent
reading, students will develop the necessary skills and confidence to navigate complex texts and
succeed academically. Through the collaborative efforts of teachers, specialists, support staff, and
families, this program strives to create a culture of critical readers, cultivating a lifelong passion for
reading and intellectual exploration.