Reading Decoding, Fluency, and Reading Comprehension (1st Grade)

So your child has started to sound out words and read simple sentences....now what?  This class is for beginning readers who have been exposed to and worked on reading letter patterns found below and who are looking to build upon those skills to do more reading.  Students in this class are typically sounding out words as they go, but can blend together familiar sound patterns.  (I do teach a variety of reading level classes, so please message me with any questions regarding which class may be the best fit for your learner's needs.)

*This class will begin by reviewing a phonics sound found in many words. (see list below for schedule of what sounds will be taught each class but examples would be 3 letter blends, digraphs, long vowels, and diphthongs)  Then students will practice their fluency and decoding skills to read through words that contain that phonics sound.  Next, we will look for words in a short passage or two that contain that same sound.  We will read through the passage together and then answer some reading comprehension questions about what we read. With the support of the teacher, students will be able to answer and write down their responses on their handouts if they have them during class.  (If your child needs extra support with writing, please let me know so I can make any necessary recommendations or accommodations!) 

*Handouts will be posted on the classroom page at the beginning of each week that students can print and use during class and for extra fluency practice after class is over.  (If you're unable to print, I will also be showing the handouts during class as well so students can follow along that way as well.)

*Fluency is the ability for someone to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. In order to understand what they read, children must be able to read fluently whether they are reading aloud or silently.  Each class, students will work on their fluency and build their confidence with similar patterns in words.   

*The passages are at about a first grade/early second grade reading level.    Students will be supported as we use our decoding skills and fluency together to ensure accuracy of the passage.     The reading comprehension questions will cover a variety of topics, such as characters, setting, vocabulary, problem, solution, plot, cause/effect, making connections, synonyms/antonyms, and more!  Feel free to join us at anytime!

*Please message me with any questions about the right level reading class for your learner!

Here is the list of the phonics skills we will be reading/learning about each class:

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Topics include: 
Class 1- 3 letter blends (str-, spl-)
Class 2-3 letter blends (scr-, spr)
Class 3-3 letter blends (squ- and review)
Class 4-digraphs (ch)
Class 5-digraphs (sh)
Class 6-digraphs (th)
Class 7-digraphs (wh)
Class 8-digraps (kn)
Class 9-digraphs (wr)
Class 10-diphthongs (au)
Class 11-diphthongs (aw)
Class 12-diphthongs (oi)
Class 13-diphthongs (oy)
Class 14-diphthongs (oo)
Class 15-diphthongs (oo)
Class 16-diphthongs (ou)
Class 17-diphthongs (ou)
Class 18-ill endings
Class 19-ell endings
Class 20-ll ending review
Class 21-ss endings
Class 22-zz endings and ff endings
Class 23-ank (glued sound)
Class 24-ang (glued sound)
Class 25-ing (glued sound)
Class 26-ink  (glued sound)
Class 27-ong (glued sound)
Class 28-unk (glued sound)
Class 29-ar sounds
Class 30-er sounds
Class 31-ir sounds
Class 32-or sounds
Class 33-ur sounds
Class 34-ay sound
Class 35-ai sound
Class 36-a_ e sound
Class 37-ey sound 
Class 38-long a patterns review
Class 39-e, e_e sounds
Class 40-ee sound
Class 41-long ea sound
Class 41-short ea sound
Class 42-sounds of 'y' (long /e/)
Class 43-o, oa sounds
Class 44-o_e sounds
Class 45-ow sound 
Class 46-long /o/ pattern review
Class 47-sounds of 'y' (long /i/)
Class 48-igh sounds
Class 49-i_e sounds
Class 50-ie sounds


*More sessions may be added if there is interest!*
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Dates/classes for NEW session starting on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 1:35 pm EST class:
Class 1- 3 letter blends (str-, spl-)-week of Sept. 11
Class 2-3 letter blends (scr-, spr)-week of Sept. 18
Class 3-3 letter blends (squ- and review)-week of Sept. 25
Class 4-digraphs (ch)-week of Oct. 2
Class 5-digraphs (sh)-week of Oct. 9
Class 6-digraphs (th)-week of Oct. 16
Class 7-digraphs (wh)-week of Oct. 23
Class 8-digraps (kn)-week of Oct. 30
Class 9-digraphs (wr)-week of Nov. 6
Class 10-diphthongs (au)-week of Nov. 13
Class 11-diphthongs (aw)-week of Nov. 20
Class 12-diphthongs (oi)-week of Nov. 27
Class 13-diphthongs (oy)-week of Dec. 4
Class 14-diphthongs (oo)-week of Dec. 11
*No classes will be held on Dec. 18, 25, or Jan. 1.*
Class 15-diphthongs (oo)-Jan. 8
Class 16-diphthongs (ou)-week of Jan. 15 
Class 17-diphthongs (ou)-week of 
Class 18-ill endings-week of 
Class 19-ell endings-week of 
Class 20-ll ending review-week of 
Class 21-ss endings-week of 
Class 22-zz endings/ff endings-week of 
Class 23-ank (glued sound)-week of 
Class 24-ang (glued sound)-week of 
Class 25-ing (glued sound)-week of 
Class 26-ink  (glued sound)-week of 
Class 27-ong (glued sound)-week of
Class 28-unk (glued sound)
Class 29-ar sounds-
Class 30-er sounds-
Class 31-ir sounds-
Class 32-or sounds
Class 33-ur sounds

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Dates/classes for new session starting on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 pm EST class:
Class 1- 3 letter blends (str-, spl-)-March 13
*No classes will be held on March 20 and 27.  Students who remain enrolled in class will NOT be charged for these weeks.*
Class 2-3 letter blends (scr-, spr)-April 3
Class 3-3 letter blends (squ- and review)-April 10
Class 4-digraphs (ch)-April 17
Class 5-digraphs (sh)-April 24
Class 6-digraphs (th)-May 1
Class 7-digraphs (wh)-May 8
Class 8-digraps (kn)-May 15
Class 9-digraphs (wr)-May 22
Class 10-diphthongs (au)-May 29
Class 11-diphthongs (aw)-June 5
Class 12-diphthongs (oi)-June 12
Class 13-diphthongs (oy)-June 19
Class 14-diphthongs (oo)-June 26
*No classes the week of July 3.*
Class 15-diphthongs (oo)-July 10
Class 16-diphthongs (ou)-July 17
*No classes the week of July 24.*
Class 17-diphthongs (ou)-July 31
Class 18-ill endings-Aug. 7
Class 19-ell endings-Aug. 14
Class 20-ll ending review-Aug. 21
Class 21-ss endings-Aug. 28
Class 22-zz endings and ff endings-Sept. 4
Class 23-ank (glued sound)-Sept. 11
Class 24-ang (glued sound)-Sept. 18
Class 25-ing (glued sound)-Sept. 25
Class 26-ink  (glued sound)Oct. 2
Class 27-ong (glued sound)-Oct. 9
Class 28-unk (glued sound)-Oct. 16
Class 29-ar sounds-Oct. 23
Class 30-er sounds-Oct. 30
Class 31-ir sounds-Nov. 6
Class 32-or sounds-Nov. 13
Class 33-ur sounds-Nov. 20
Class 34-ay sound-Nov. 27
Class 35-ai sound-Dec. 4
Class 36-a_ e sound-Dec. 11
Class 37-ey sound -Dec. 18
*There will be NO classes on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.  Students who remain enrolled in class will NOT be charged for these weeks.*
Class 38-long a patterns review-Jan. 8
Class 39-e, e_e sounds-Jan. 15
Class 40-ee sound-Jan. 22
Class 41-long ea sound-Jan. 29

*More sessions will be added if there is interest.*
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Dates/classes for new session starting on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm EST class:
Class 1- 3 letter blends (str-, spl-)-week of May 15
Class 2-3 letter blends (scr-, spr)-week of May 22
Class 3-3 letter blends (squ- and review)-week of May 29
Class 4-digraphs (ch)-week of June 5
Class 5-digraphs (sh)-week of June 12
Class 6-digraphs (th)-week of June 19
Class 7-digraphs (wh)-week of June 26
*No classes will be held on July 3.*
Class 8-digraps (kn)-week of July 10
Class 9-digraphs (wr)-week of July 17
*No classes will be held on July 24.*
Class 10-diphthongs (au)-week of July 31
Class 11-diphthongs (aw)-Aug. 7
Class 12-diphthongs (oi)-Aug. 14
Class 13-diphthongs (oy)-Aug. 21
Class 14-diphthongs (oo)-Aug. 28
Class 15-diphthongs (oo)-Sept. 4
Class 16-diphthongs (ou)-Sept. 11
Class 17-diphthongs (ou)-Sept. 18
Class 18-ill endings-Sept. 25
Class 19-ell endings-Oct. 2
Class 20-ll ending review-Oct. 9 *Please note that our class time has changed slightly.*
Class 21-ss endings-Oct. 16
Class 22-zz endings and ff endings-Oct. 23
Class 23-ank (glued sound)-Oct. 30
Class 24-ang (glued sound)-Nov. 6
Class 25-ing (glued sound)-Nov. 13
Class 26-ink  (glued sound)-Nov. 20
Class 27-ong (glued sound)-Nov. 27
Class 28-unk (glued sound)-Dec. 4
Class 29-ar sounds-Dec. 11
Class 30-er sounds-Dec. 18
*There will be NO classes on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.  Students who remain enrolled in class will NOT be charged for these weeks.*
Class 31-ir sounds-Jan. 8
Class 32-or sounds-Jan. 15
Class 33-ur sounds-Jan. 22
Class 34-ay sound-Jan. 29

*More class times will be added if there is interest.

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Dates/classes for new session starting on Monday, Jan. 22 at 5:55 pm EST class :
Class 1- 3 letter blends (str-, spl-)-week of Jan. 22
Class 2-3 letter blends (scr-, spr)-week of Jan. 29
Class 3-3 letter blends (squ- and review)-week of Feb. 5
Class 4-digraphs (ch)-week of Feb. 12
Class 5-digraphs (sh)-week of Feb. 19
Class 6-digraphs (th)-week of Feb. 26
Class 7-digraphs (wh)-week of March 4
Class 8-digraps (kn)-week of March 11
Class 9-digraphs (wr)-week of March 18
*No classes will be held the week of March 25.*
Class 10-diphthongs (au)-week of April 1
Class 11-diphthongs (aw)-week of April 8
Class 12-diphthongs (oi)-week of April 15
Class 13-diphthongs (oy)-week of April 22
Class 14-diphthongs (oo)-week of April 29
Class 15-diphthongs (oo)-week of May 6
Class 16-diphthongs (ou)-week of May 13
Class 17-diphthongs (ou)-week of May 20
Class 18-ill endings-week of May 27
Class 19-ell endings-week of June 3
Class 20-ll ending review-week of June 10
*No classes will be held on June 17.  Students will NOT be charged for this week.*
Class 21-ss endings-week of June 24
Class 22-zz endings/ff endings-July 1
Class 23-ank (glued sound)-July 8
Class 24-ang (glued sound)-July 15
*No classes the week of July 22.  Students will NOT be charged for this week.*
Class 25-ing (glued sound)-July 29
Class 26-ink  (glued sound)-Aug. 5
Class 27-ong (glued sound)-Aug. 13 *Class will fall on a different day of the week.*
Class 28-unk (glued sound)-Aug. 19 
Class 29-ar sounds-Aug. 27 *Class will fall on a different day of the week.*
Class 30-er sounds-Sept 2 
Class 31-ir sounds-Sept. 10 *This class will fall on a different day of the week as will the next few classes.*
Class 32-or sounds-Sept. 17
Class 33-ur sounds-Sept. 24
Class 34-ay sound-Oct. 1
Class 35-ai sound-Oct. 7 *Classes will go back to Monday's starting today.*
Class 36-a_ e sound-Oct. 14
Class 37-ey sound -Oct. 21
Class 38-long a patterns review-Oct. 28
Class 39-e, e_e sounds-Nov. 4
Class 40-ee sound-Nov. 11
Class 41-long ea sound-Nov. 18
Class 42-sounds of 'y'-Nov. 25
Class 43-sounds of 'y'-Dec. 2
Class 44-o_e sounds-Dec. 9
Class 45-ow sound-Dec. 16
Class 46-long /o/ pattern review-Dec. 23 
Class 47-sounds of 'y' (long /i/)-Dec. 30
Class 48-igh sounds-Jan. 6
Class 49-i_e sounds-Jan. 13
Class 50-ie sounds-Jan. 20


*More class sessions will be added if there is interest!*