What is Core5?

Overview

If your child works in Core5 at home, learn more about Core5, how Core5 works, and what skills Core5 teaches.

Applies to: Families and caregivers of students who use Lexia​​ Core5​​ Reading at home.

What is Core5?

Lexia​​ Core5​​ Reading is a fun, computer-based program that has helped millions of Pre-K-5 students improve their literacy skills.

The activities in Core5 support and build on classroom curriculum, and focus on developing reading skills in six areas: phonological awareness, phonics, structural analysis, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

How does Core5 work?

• Students take a brief placement activity and begin the online program at a starting point that is right for them.

• Teachers have access to student progress and performance reports, so that they can provide assistance when needed.

• In addition to the online program, students use paper-and-pencil and hands-on activities for practicing and extending skills.

• Students earn achievement certificates when they complete levels. These certificates are a great opportunity to celebrate success and talk about newly-gained skills!

What skills does Core5 teach my child?

Core5 provides a structured and systemic approach to six critical areas of reading:

• Phonological Awareness - recognizing sounds in words

• Phonics - understanding the connection between sounds and letters

• Structural Analysis - recognizing meaningful parts in words

• Fluency - reading smoothly and with expression

• Vocabulary - understanding word meanings and relationships

• Comprehension - understanding spoken and written language