Crack the Code to Read Like a Hero- The Closed Syllable Part 1
In this self-=aced class, students will be introduced to the Closed syllable type, the most common of the 6 syllable types. This is the first in a series of teaching phonics the Science of Reading way.
Kim Stalker M.Ed. NBCT
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Each week students will be expected to go on a word hunt to find words to share with the class. There will be other activities to complete, passages and/or games to practice reading, dictation words and/or sentences to write. These activities will help solidify the skills.Assessment
All activities will be reviewed and given feedback through private messages.Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten
This 4 lesson self paced course is a deeper dive into my one-time class, Phonics Instruction for the Closed Syllable in my Crack the Code series. This class includes extra activities for letter and sound work and learning about High Frequency words that break the syllable type rule.
My Crack the Code series focuses on the decoding side of the Simple View of Reading.
The Simple View of Reading is:
Decoding (D) x Language Comprehension (LC) = Reading Comprehension (RC)
In this course, we will start building the bridge to reading comprehension by focusing on the basics of decoding. Once they have learned about a syllable type, they will go on word hunts in their favorite books and practice using their new decoding skills. This will help transfer their decoding skills to real life reading.
In each lesson, students will gain a deeper understanding of the Closed 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. Once students have finished a class presentations, other activities are included to help solidify their new skills.
I will use an interactive Bitmoji classroom. to post the videos. A video will be posted on how to use the classroom.
Each lesson will contain a recommended sequence guide to help navigate the recommended order of activities and videos. The guide will also explain any extra activities to enhance the lessons.
Lesson !
* What is a syllable?
* Review consonant and vowel sounds along with digraphs, beginning and ending blends
* Introduce the Closed Syllable
Lesson 2
* Closed Syllables Part 2- Adding beginning and ending blends
* Introduction to the Blending Board- Directions for how to create your own board will be included in the lesson plans
Lesson 3
* Dictation of words and sentences
Lesson 4
* Irregular HFW that break the closed syllable rule.
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Please feel free to message me with questions, I will do my best to get back to you as soon as possible. I am in the Central time zone.
Remember that reading struggles and enrichments do not have age limits, so if your learner is outside the age range, please reach out to me for more information about the class if trying to decide if it is right for your learner.Learning Goals
Students will be taught the closed syllable type and how to recognize it quickly. Once they can recognize it, they will know how to use the correct vowel sound when decoding unknown words in everyday life.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
What is a Syllable?
In this lesson learners will gain understanding of what is a syllable. Syllables are words or word parts with one vowel sound. The learner will also review consonant and vowel sounds along with digraphs and beginning and ending blends. This lesson will also introduce the most common syllable type, the Closed Syllable. Lesson 2:
More About the Closed Syllable Type
In this lesson learners will continue to practice beginning and ending blends. An introduction to the Blending Board activity will be included in this lesson with some materials and instructions on how to create your own blending board to practice with at home. Lesson 3:
Using Dictation to Strengthen the Closed Syllable
In this lesson learners will apply their knowledge of the closed syllable to write words and sentences. Lesson 4:
Irregular High Frequency Words that Break the Closed Syllable Rule
In this lesson learners will be introduced to orthographic mapping and how it can help them remember rule breakers or irregular pronunciations for the closed syllable. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some parental support may be needed to help complete activities.
Supply List
Students will need -white board and markers (or paper and markers) -books for the word hunt -any pintables uploaded for the week - a bumpy surface such as very course sandpaper or a plastic craft canvas - red crayon (not a marker or colored pencil) - small index cards
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
In my 28+ years of teaching I have been trained in all kinds of different ways to teach students to read. This most recent method of teaching students to understand how and why letters make different sounds when put with other letters and placed in certain parts of the words has completely changed my way of thinking. I have seen huge gains in the students I work with in my brick and mortar school by teaching students the syllable types and how those syllable types work together to make bigger words. Reviews
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