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Phonics Basics for Upper Elementary Learners - Part 1

In this accelerated course, learners in grades 3–5 will master foundational phonics concepts typically taught in grades 1–2. Part 1 focuses on digraphs, long vowels (silent e), syllable types, and ending patterns in two-syllable words.
Erica Peterson - Licensed Elementary Teacher
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5.0
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(70)
Class

What's included

48 live meetings
32 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Optional homework will be posted after each lesson. Homework is optional but encouraged.
Assessment
included

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
Phonics skills are the foundation of reading, spelling, and writing for all learners. In this accelerated course, learners in grades 3–5 will master foundational phonics concepts typically taught in grades 1–2. Utilizing the UFLI Foundations Curriculum, learners will receive systematic, explicit, hands-on, and engaging phonics instruction. This unique curriculum features interleaved practice of skills, so learners will continuously be practicing previously learned skills while also be introduced to new skills. This unique, small group class is the perfect setting for learners to be able to participate and feel connected to the other learners in the class, while making amazing growth in their phonics skills. 

This class is perfect for Upper Elementary age learners who need support with basic phonics skills but prefer to be in classes with similar-aged peers.

The course syllabus outlines all of the phonics skills we will be covering. Each lesson will span one class session and will include the following:

-concept introduction/review
-phonemic awareness
-visual and auditory practice 
-blending practice
-word work
-reading
-spelling
-sentence writing
-decodable text

Optional home practice is also provided.

Learning Goals

Students will learn phonics skills and will be able to apply them to reading, spelling, and writing.
learning goal

Syllabus

Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
48 Lessons
over 12 Weeks
Lesson 1:
FLSZ Spelling Rule
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
-all, -oll, -ull
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
CK digraph
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
SH digraph
40 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
-white board and dry erase marker

Optional homework can be printed at home.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
UFLI Foundations Teacher Manual and Website
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Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a former first-grade teacher with a love for teaching phonics. I received my LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Certification in 2020

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$616

for 48 classes

4x per week, 12 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class

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