Components of a Lesson
Introduction of New Skill
Introduction of New Skill
Introduction of New Skill
To reinforce a new skill students read aloud words and phrases.
They also write relevant words on a white board. Reading and writing are intertwined throughout the lesson.
Review Phonetic Elements
Introduction of New Skill
Introduction of New Skill
Phonics skills are foundational to reading.
Students practice phonics skills each session.
Did you know there are seven ways to spell the long sound of /e/?
Reading and writing are challenging!
Dictation Exercises
Introduction of New Skill
Dictation Exercises
I dictate review words and current words and the student writes them in his or her dictation book.
Students apply their newly-acquired knowledge from the day's lesson.
"Gotta Know" Words
"Gotta Know" Words
Dictation Exercises
Study of "gotta know" words - - or words that don't follow regular patterns.
Some words like "said" and "again" just need to be learned by practice and drill.
Reading Passages
"Gotta Know" Words
Writing Sentences
The purpose of the lesson is to apply the new skill to practice.
At each session students read a fiction or non-fiction passage and discuss comprehension questions.
Writing Sentences
"Gotta Know" Words
Writing Sentences
In addition to words and phrases mentioned above, students write sentences dictated to them.
The focus is on spelling, capitalization and punctuation.