Lumi Academy teaches reading the right way — phonics first, then fluency, then comprehension. Voice-guided lessons for every grade K–8. No lesson plans, no worksheets, no prep.
Try Free for 48 Hours →Systematic letter-sound instruction from short vowels through advanced blends and digraphs.
Dolch and Fry word lists by grade — the most common words kids need to read on sight.
Prefixes, suffixes, roots, context clues, connotation, and academic vocabulary by grade.
Main idea, text structure, author's purpose, inference, theme, and literary analysis.
Parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and writing conventions K–8.
| Grade | Reading & ELA Focus |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Letter names & sounds, short vowels, CVC words, basic sight words (Dolch Pre-K), print concepts, rhyming, listening comprehension |
| 1st Grade | Blends, digraphs (ch, sh, th, wh), long vowel patterns, Dolch 1st grade words, beginning/middle/end of story, retelling, simple sentences |
| 2nd Grade | R-controlled vowels, diphthongs, compound words, Fry words 201–400, main idea & details, text features, nonfiction vs. fiction, noun/verb/adjective |
| 3rd Grade | Prefixes (un-, re-, pre-), suffixes (-ful, -less, -tion), context clues, figurative language intro, story elements (character, setting, plot, theme), author's purpose, paragraph writing |
| 4th Grade | Greek & Latin roots, connotation/denotation, idioms, allusions, POV (first/third), text structures (cause-effect, compare-contrast), argumentative vs. narrative writing, evidence from text |
| 5th Grade | Advanced figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole), theme vs. main idea, multiple POV, drama & poetry, primary vs. secondary sources, research writing intro |
| 6th Grade | Textual evidence & inference, central idea, word choice & tone, narrative perspective, types of conflict, argument vs. claims, formal writing conventions, media literacy |
| 7th Grade | Analyzing literary devices, theme development, author's craft, informational text analysis, counterargument & rebuttal, MLA citation basics, collaborative discussion skills |
| 8th Grade | Complex literary analysis, comparing texts across genres, evaluating arguments, rhetorical devices, research synthesis, advanced grammar, standardized test reading prep |
Most reading curricula require a parent to sit next to the child and guide every step. Lumi changes that dynamic completely. Every lesson is fully voice-guided — Lumi reads the instruction, asks the question, waits for the child to tap an answer, and then responds with praise or a gentle correction. Your child can do a full reading lesson independently while you handle other things.
This matters especially for early readers who aren't yet confident enough to navigate text-heavy apps. Lumi removes that barrier entirely — kids interact by listening and tapping, never by reading the instructions themselves.
Phonics through literary analysis. Every grade K–8. Voice-guided, no prep. Try Lumi free for 48 hours.
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