What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to Decoding Detectives: Phonics Level 1a Short Vowels In this 2 week mini course students will learn strategies and tools to become more confident and successful readers. In each 30 minute lesson, we will work on phonemic awareness exercises, the target sound, and learning how to decode simple words with short vowels. Students will engage in strategies that include sounding out words, pound and sound, orthographic mapping, and more. Teacher will use a variety of engaging tools such as props, slides, technology, whiteboards, and games to help students grasp the concepts being taught. This is an introductory course meant for students who are just beginning their journey to reading. In order to be successful in this class, students will need to know all letter sounds prior to the start. I will provide a welcoming, friendly environment where students are encouraged and rewarded with praise for effort and hard work. It is important to me that students and parents feel comfortable and positive relationships are established. Getting to know my students as a person and learner is valuable to me. I will have a time of introductions and sharing at the beginning of class so that I can foster these types of relationships. I will follow a structured approach both in classroom management and content delivery so the students know what to expect. Each students' learning is of utmost importance to me so I will always take their learning needs into consideration and be flexible where needed. Day 1: Short Vowel: a, Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it) Decode simple CVC words with short a (example: man, can) Writing short a words Day 2: Short Vowel: i Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it) Decode simple CVC words with short i (example: hit, pin) Writing short i words Day 3: Short Vowel: o Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it,) Decode simple CVC words with short o (example: hot, ) Writing short o words Day 4: Short Vowel: u Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it,) Decode simple CVC words with short u (example: hut, ) Writing short u words Day 5: Short Vowel: e Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it,) Decode simple CVC words with short e (example: bed, ) Writing short e words Day 6: Short Vowel Mixed Review Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it,) Decode simple CVC words with all short vowels Writing CVC words
Learning Goals
Students will improve phonemic awareness with blending and segmenting sounds.
Students will understand the two sounds of all 5 vowel sounds a, e, i, o, u
Students will be able to decode simple CVC words
Students will be able to write simple CVC words
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to have a whiteboard, dry erase marker, and eraser. If this is not accessible, pencil and paper will work too.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Mandi VanDuyn. I have been teaching for 12 years in the state of Indiana. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with experience teaching graders K-3. Currently I have 4 years experience teaching reading intervention in a Title 1 school. I have several years of experience using a variety of digital tools and online platforms for learning. I recently have branched out and started teaching English online.
Teaching students to ‘crack the reading code’ is a passion of mine. I have been researching the science of reading for several years and am continuing to learn and apply those strategies in my teaching today. My goal as a teacher is to create engaging lessons combining the science of reading with the individual learner in mind. I am dedicated to working with you and your child in helping them succeed.
When I am not teaching, you will find me spending time with my family (husband and two daughters I adore), reading, or shopping!
I can not wait to meet you and your child in my classroom.
Let’s crack that code together!
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Live Group Class
$50
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
2-3 learners per class