Phonics Basics for Upper Elementary Learners - Part 1

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.