🌟  Instruction follows the Phono-Graphix method for teaching reading and spelling which was developed with students with Dyslexia in mind. The Phono-Graphix method is very similar to Orton-Gillingham and is based on the Science of Reading.

🚀 This class is appropriate for CEFR levels A1-A2.

🤓 Research shows that repetitive practice with new skills helps us learn information faster and retain it longer. Practice sessions should be spread out over a week or more to be most effective. 

🌟 This class only meets once a week but we supply worksheets, digital games, supplemental videos for extended instruction, and a pre-recorded spelling test.

📝 Students will be assigned a weekly spelling list of 10 words at the beginning of each week. During the live class, we will discuss patterns in the words and spelling rules as they apply. A list of 10 words will be provided, as well as 2 bonus words to meet the needs of a wide range of skill levels. 

📝 Students will be expected to participate by writing the spelling words as modeled and trying different ways to study the words using colors and shapes. We will also discuss proper usage and share creative work. 

🚧 Keep in mind that the spelling rules only apply to about 70% of English words. We will discuss the spelling rules as they apply but focus heavily on spelling patterns, the sounds in the words, and study skills to master the words' spelling.

📝 One of the weekly assignments is to use the spelling words in sentences. Students may share their creative sentences on the classroom page or in a message to the teacher for feedback.

📝 Homework assignments will be given. A worksheet packet is provided after the class meeting. The weekly spelling list will be sent out on the morning of the live meeting at 6 am Central time.

📝 Students may take a low-pressure spelling test with a pre-recorded video to assess their progress.

👀 Learners will need to know most of the sounds of the letters. There are 24 different lists in the program. Each week focuses on a different spelling pattern or sound.

Spelling list topics: Please scroll down to view your teacher's topic dates!

Ms Lucie's class                                                                                                  
Week of 5/6/24: Short A words        
Week of 5/13/24: Short E words.        
Week of 5/20/24: Short I words.   
Week of 5/27/24: Short and Long O 
Week of 6/6/24: Short and Long U   
Week of 6/10/24: Long A with silent e
Week of 6/17/24: Long E spelled three different ways (e, ee, e_e)  
Week of 6/24/24: Long I spelled with the i-consonant-e spelling pattern (i_e) 
Week of 7/1/24:  Words with /SH/      
Week of 7/8/24: Words with /CH/     
Week of 7/15/24: Words with /TH/    
Week of 7/22/24: Words with CK endings  
Week of 7/29/24:  Words with LL endings  
Week of 8/5/24:  Words with OW /ow/ and Long O sounds  
Week of 8/12/24: Words with OO         
Week of 8/19/24: Long O                        
Week of 8/26/24: Long I                         
Week of 9/2/24: Long A                           
Week of 9/9/24: Words with OY and OI
Week of 9/16/24: Words with AU and AW
Week of 9/23/24:  O_E words (some, prove, done, none)
Week of 9/30/24: Short O spelled with A (aka r controlled A)
Week of 10/7/24: Words with -tch endings
Week of 10/14/24: No class this week
Week of 10/21/24: Words that end in Y
*The topic list repeats starting 10/21/24

Ms Desiree's class
Week of July 22, 2024: Short A words (Week 1) for future weeks, refer to the same order of topics as Ms Lucie's starting from 5/6/24



💪 This class is also offered in a self-paced format for students who prefer not to attend live classes.   The flex class can also be a great alternative when the live class is sold out! You can find the listing for the flex class here:
https://outschool.com/classes/first-grade-phonics-based-spelling-wweekly-lists-tests-dyslexia-friendly-flex-cuJHGFYB

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