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Orton-Gillingham 3: Spelling: Double Vowels & Soft Sounds (Dyslexic Friendly)

Learners will master diphthongs and advanced double vowels to enhance reading and spelling skills, tackle soft "c" and "g" rules. While supporting dyslexic learners, a dyslexia diagnosis isn’t necessary.
Christine Santos LLC
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4 live meetings
2 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. included
Assessment
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Class Experience

Teacher expertise highlight: Miss Christina is an Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Dyslexia certified teacher. 

Strengthen your child's literacy skills with lessons on diphthongs and double vowels, soft "c" and "g" rules, and essential phonics reviews. Your learner will build confidence and mastery in reading and spelling, ensuring lasting success.

CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.
Learning Goals
Learners will master diphthongs and double vowels, enhancing their understanding of vowel sounds and improving their reading and spelling fluency.
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Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Orton-Gillingham Curriculum
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Mastering Double Vowels: Diphthongs in Action
 Learners will practice reading and spelling diphthongs (like "oi" in "boil" and "ou" in "loud") to understand how vowel sounds can shift within words. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Advanced Double Vowels: More Diphthong Mastery
 We’ll continue working with double vowels and diphthongs, focusing on spelling and reading fluency with these tricky sounds. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Conquering Soft c & g, and -dge Words
 This week reinforces the spelling rules for soft "c" and "g" (like in "city" and "giant") and tricky -dge words (like "badge"). 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Fluency and Spelling Mastery Review
 Learners will review all the phonics patterns covered so far, with a focus on reading and spelling fluency for long-term retention. 
30 mins online live lesson

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Christina Schmelzle
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Nick
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Jonah
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Dave Tolbert
California Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Dave Tolbert
Juris Doctor from New York Law School
Ellen Feig
Doctoral Degree in Special Education from University of Alberta
Jonah
Master's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Amanda Kin
Master's Degree from Central Michigan University
Ellen Feig
Master's Degree from National University
Ellen Feig
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Amanda Kin
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Centro Universitário Anhanguera de São Paulo
Claudia Hofacker
Bachelor's Degree in American Studies from Smith College
Ellen Feig
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Long Island University
Christine Santos
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Arielle Fulk
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Centro Universitário UniCEUB
MILENA MACHADO DE LIMA BROWN
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Universidade de Brasília
MILENA MACHADO DE LIMA BROWN
Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from University of California, Berkeley
Ellie
Bachelor's Degree in Education from North Carolina State University
Caroline Lilley
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland
Kristina Visniesky
I'm an Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Dyslexia certified teacher. I am trained in the Wilson Reading System and Multisensory Math. I love reading, exercising, and spending time with my family in my free time. With 7 years of experience in pre-k and 9 years in special education, I believe that hands-on learning and building a strong foundation are essential for effective learning. 

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weekly or $68 for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-5 learners per class

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