1:1 Tutoring Class-Crack the Code to Reading Like a Hero- Part 2

This 8 session 1:1 tutoring course is part 2 of a series that teaches the 6 syllable types. My Crack the Code series focuses on the decoding side of the Simple View of Reading. Each course in this series can stand alone or be taken in sequence. Skills covered in this course are listed below. Also, these lessons can be adjusted to meet the needs of the learner.  

The Simple View  of Reading is:
                 Decoding (D) x Language Comprehension (LC) = Reading Comprehension (RC)

In this course, I will start building the bridge to reading comprehension by focusing on the basics of decoding. Part 2 includes the  closed, open, magic-e, vowel team, and bossy-r syllable types along with practice of High Frequency Words that break the syllable type rules, and reading multisyllabic words.  Once they have learned about the syllable types, they will go on a word hunt in their favorite book and practice using their new decoding skills. This will help transfer their decoding skills to real life reading.

Each week or two, students will learn about a syllable type (D).  Students will also be introduced to high frequency words (HFW) that look like they should follow the syllable patterns, but break the syllable rules.  They will be given strategies to help remember these words. At the end of the course, the learner will be expected to go on a word hunt in their favorite book.  If time permits, the student will read a sentence or 2 with the word in it (LC) and tell me what is happening in their book. (RC)

I will use the I do, we do, you do format while teaching.  I use explicit language and questioning to guide student learning. 

The format for each class will look something like this:
*  Warm up activity (3 minutes) -review of a skill, students sharing homework, or a phonemic awareness activity
* Introduce a new or expand on a previous syllable type. (10 minutes)
* Practice the new syllable in reading single or multi syllable words by playing a game (10 minutes)
* Practice High Frequency Words (HFW) that are rule breaker for a syllable generalization (5 minutes)
* Closure- review or discuss homework for next class (2 minutes)

This schedule is always SUBJECT TO CHANGE depending on the learners.  They will help pace the class. I like to end all classes with a fun review game if time permits.

All documents and worksheets will be provided for printing prior to each class. Please be sure to print off any materials before class starts.  Our time together is limited and each class is full of learning. 

Your child will also need:
*a white broad, marker, and eraser
* red crayon and something to put under paper that will have a bumpy texture (mesh plastic canvas, sandpaper)

 These tools will be used in almost every class as a means to interact and provide feedback to me so I can gauge their learning and help pace the class.   Please have these ready to use at any time.

Even though we will learn how letters can sound differently when placed next to another letter or where they are located in a word, students will need to be fluent in their basic letters and sounds.

Class 1:
* What is a syllable?
* Review beginning and ending consonant blends and vowel sounds along with digraphs
     (Students should have a basic understanding of reading 3 letter cvc words)
* Introduce the Closed syllable
* HFW rule breakers 

Class 2
 * Introduce the Open syllable and y= long i
* Dictation or words and sentences with the open syllable
* HFW rule breakers
* Syllabicate 2 syllable words with open and closed syllables 

Class 3:
* Introduce Magic-e syllable type
* Dictation or words and sentences with the magic-e syllable
* HFW rule breakers

Class 4:
* Vowel Team Syllable type (ai, ea, oa)
* Dictation or words and sentences with the vowel team syllable
* HFW rule breakers

Class 5
* Vowel Team Syllable type (ay, ee, oe)
* Dictation or words and sentences with the vowel team syllable
* HFW rule breakers

Class 6:
* Bossy-r syllable type
* Dictation or words and sentences with the vowel team syllable
* HFW rule breakers

Class 7
Syllabication for vowel teams and bossy-r syllable types

Class 8 
* Put it all together by going on a word hunt in the student's favorite book. The student will look for words that follow the syllable types that have been studied and apply their new knowledge by reading to me.  (A passage will be provided for students to read if needed)
* If time permits, we will syllabicate 2 syllable words with different syllable types

I am also a trained Dyslexia teacher. This class is wonderful for students with dyslexia or reading difficulties. If you are interested in this class and have a student that is outside the age range, please contact me for more information. Struggles with reading can not be defined by age. 

This plan is tentative and subject to change depending on the learners.