LITERACY PROJECT FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN IN AFRICA

LITERACY Project Update

The literacy class in this quarter witnessed the individual achievement of each subgroup. 

The concept of the alphabet previously taught were presented as pictures of sound. The learners participated in their various groups three times weekly.  The classes were structured as an after school program. Six to nine hours was the duration for the classes and lasted for four months. 

Subgroup 1

Explicit instructions regarding the first stage of written language which is phonemic awareness was taught. The learners were taught how to manipulate the sounds of the English language apart from meaning. This class explored introductory lessons on how these sounds (phonemes) are encoded using the regular 26 letters of the alphabet. 

Subgroup 2

The focus lessons in this group are understanding the relationship of speech to print.  The emerging readers were also introduced to high frequency words but without the burden of rote memory usually associated with them. 

Subgroup 3

Explicit instructions on word morphology to enhance vocabulary enrichment as well as reading comprehension skills and strategies were taught. The writing process and traits were also explored while some forms of writing were introduced. 

Five instructors were engaged with two support staff for the learning period.  Remunerations was paid and we bought a copy of the Advance Learners English Dictionary to facilitate learning.

Over sixty children participated in this quarter. The Literacy class is an all year round program. Your generosity is what helps BMAN to succeed in this project. 

We appreciate your recurring donations to enable us help these at-risk children to acquire the literacy skills required for them to thrive in the knowledge economy. 

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