English for Families is a series of five i n-person interactive classes for parents and children (ages 6-11) that foc uses on developing English vocabulary and literacy skills through strategi c and fun story reading. The goal of the program is to develop the literac y skills of the whole family with the help of English teachers\, laying a path to success at work and school. Each week focuses on a different learn ing objective and builds upon the lesson from the week before. During each week\, a book is featured\, and the families discuss the theme of the boo k while also focusing on learning vocabulary\, comprehension\, and additio nal literacy skills. The classes provide parents with effective strategies to address challenges their children may face in attending school. The cu rriculum is also designed to develop participants&rsquo\; second language skills and literacy using books\, flashcards\, and direct instruction. Reg istration is for five sessions\, once a week for five weeks.
\nYon s eri klas entè\;aktif gratis nan bibliyotè\;k la pou paran ak p itit yo ka devlope vokabilè\; anglè\; ak alfabetizasyon grasa lè\;kti istwa nan yon fason stratejik ak amizan.
\nThis progra m is generously funded and underwritten in part by \;Community Care Plan.
\nEnglish for Families is a partnership program of Florida Humanities and the Orange Co unty Library System (OCLS). The program was developed with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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