Learn to Read With Phonics Level 1: Short Vowels

Does your learner know most of the letter names and sounds? Are they ready to begin learning how to read? Great news! This class is designed to help build their reading confidence by utilizing phonics to assist them in learning to read.

Phonics instruction aids in the comprehension of text by enabling the learner to decode words. As learners are capable of decoding words, they can recognize more words, enhancing their reading fluency. When readers can read fluently, it improves their reading comprehension because they are not struggling with decoding words and can concentrate on understanding the text.

Furthermore, phonics instruction enhances spelling abilities because it emphasizes spelling patterns that emerge from reading. Although not all English words can be spelled and read using phonics, studies have shown that half of all English words can be spelled with phonics rules relating to one letter to one sound.

This class focuses on short vowel sounds as the first level, with eight different lessons. Learners can join and complete the lessons in any order. Once they complete all eight lessons, they may move on to Level 2. A total of four levels are available, and this class is appropriate for learners at a high Kindergarten/First grade level.

If your learner is younger, unfamiliar with many letter sounds, or has trouble putting sounds together, they may benefit from my Get Ready to Read: Phonemic Awareness Class, which is accessible here: https://outschool.com/classes/get-ready-to-read-phonemic-awareness-gmDX97ex?usid=LYKWI4g2&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link. If your learner can already read short vowel words and is ready to learn long vowel patterns, you may enroll in my Level 2 class here: https://outschool.com/classes/learn-to-read-with-phonics-level-2-long-vowels-qL7yhfD9?usid=LYKWI4g2&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link.

Learners are required to bring a small whiteboard, dry erase marker, eraser or pencil, and paper to class.

If you have any questions or would like to request a scheduled time for this class, please contact me.

Weekly Schedule:

Week of March 27: Lesson 1 - Short A
Week of April 3: Lesson 2 - Short A
Week of April 10: Lesson 3 - Short E
Week of April 17: Lesson 4 - Short I
Week of April 24: Lesson 5 - Short I
Week of May 1: No Classes
Week of May 8: Lesson 6 - Short O
Week of May 15: Lesson 7 - Short U
Week of May 22: Lesson 8 - Short U