First Grade Reading, Phonics, Sight Words, and Spelling
In this ongoing class, students will practice reading, writing, and phonics skills. Students will progress through first-grade reading levels D-J.
Shannon Kirk, B.A.Ed., M.A.T.L., & NBCT
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(55)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1
This interactive class will introduce students to 4-5 sight words a week. We will read stories with weekly sight words. We will also practice writing, reading, and playing with words. During these lessons, your child will have an opportunity to read, write, and learn. I will help students refine reading skills and decoding strategies. Students will have plenty of opportunities to participate. I have over 20 years of experience teaching new and struggling readers. Students should be familiar with letters and letter sounds and show signs of a beginning reader (can read simple sentences and has a sight word vocabulary of at least 20 words). Week of August 1st-5th: Decoding Strategy: Get Your Mouth Ready/ Short Vowel Words with A/ Write a Simple Sentence Books: Backyard Camping by Harriet Rosenbloom Buddy the Bear by Anthony Curran Do Not Eat That by Rus Buyok Week of August 8th-12th: Decoding Strategy: Get Your Mouth Ready/ Short Vowel Words with E/ Write a Simple Sentence Books: Bubbles by Sarah Ghusson Clouds by Kire Freed Mud Balls by Gawain Douglas Week of August 15th-19th: Decoding Strategy: Get Your Mouth Ready/Short Vowel Words with I/ Write a Simple Sentence Books: Bats Day and Night by Becca Hughes Stone Soup by Karen Mockler All About Foxes by Anthony Curran Week of August 22nd-26th: Decoding Strategy: Get Your Mouth Ready/ Short Vowel Words with O/ Write a Simple Sentence Books: The Team by Ned Jensen Pillow Fort Password by Anthony Curran Shave it Off! by Gawain Douglas The month of September: Decoding Strategy: Onset/Rime/ Short Vowel Words U and Long Vowels A, E, I/ Capital Letters. Book Range: Level D Lexile 160-310 The month of October: Decoding Strategy: Find a Small Word/ Long Vowel Words O, U, Vowel pairs/ Punctuation The month of November: Decoding Strategy: Using Meaning/Vowel Pairs/ Brainstorming The month of December: Decoding Strategy: Using a Word You Know/ Long Vowel Pairs/ Organization Please note: *** These classes are 25 minutes but sometimes run a few minutes longer with more students or may finish a few minutes early. ***This class will focus on reading levels D-J. These books will contain sight words that are being introduced, picture support, and multiple lines of text. *** Levels A-C are on an approximate Kindergarten level. Levels D-J are approximately 1st-grade levels. *** If you are unsure of your child's approximate reading level, I have a "What Is My Reading Level?" course that I can set up for your child. Please request a time using the link below: https://outschool.com/classes/what-is-my-reading-level-LJ2kRSIj?usid=SBagWqWg&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to and learn new sight words.
Students will practice decoding and using meaning to read.
Students will work with short and long vowel sounds.
Students will learn to write a simple sentence independently.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper/Pencil or Whiteboard/Marker
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
55reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Nova Southeastern University
My name is Ms. Shannon, and I am so thrilled to be a teacher on Outschool.
My Courses:
I offer various classes including, but not limited to:
First Grade Reading, Kindergarten Reading, Phonics, Sight Words, Beginning Writing, and Private Tutoring. I also offer private reading assessments and tutoring 1:1. I can help you determine what level your child is reading on and help you create a plan for progress. If you don't see an active class available, feel free to reach out and request a time.
My Professional Background:
I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from UNCW in 1996. I am a licensed teacher in the areas of Early Childhood (ages 3-8), Elementary Education (ages 8-12), and a Reading Specialist. I also hold an NBCT (National Board Certified Teacher) license and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate. I have over 25 years of teaching experience and have been teaching online since 2020.
I currently homeschool two of my three children and work from home.
My Teaching Philosophy:
I believe meeting a student where they are is essential to help them learn successfully. I offer a differentiated style to allow all learners an opportunity to participate. I believe in a multi-sensory approach to learning. I want all children to love reading and learning in general. I am passionate about children gaining confidence in their abilities and feeling successful.
Fun Facts:
*I have a husband and three children.
*We frequently travel due to my husband's job.
*I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my family.
*I love teaching children.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see you soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$53
weekly ($18 per class)3x per week
25 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
2-5 learners per class
