Focus: Hebrew decoding and word recognition; increased Hebrew comprehension through study of vocabulary; more sophisticated understanding of Torah text.
Goals: By the end of Kitah Gimmel, students should be able to decode any Hebrew word. Focus turns to Prayerbook Hebrew vocabulary. Students should begin building a basic set of vocabulary words that will lead to comprehension of common prayers. Students will have a deeper understanding of Torah stories as they relate to their own lives. Students understand more about the meaning of holidays and mitzvot.
Texts: Shalom Uvracha Primer (Behrman House) and Explorer’s Bible Volume 1 (Behrman House)