Stretch, Blend, Read, and Spell: Short Vowel Words (CVC) and Word Families

In this ongoing beginning phonics class, we will focus on a targeted phonics skill each week, develop phonemic awareness, and identify words in our word families. Then we will practice stretching, blending, reading, and spelling words that will reinforce the focus skill through a variety of interactive games and activities. 

Each class will follow a similar flow:
Greeting
Warm-Up Song
Phonics Skill introduction
Phonics practice
Phonological Awareness introduction
Phonological Awareness practice
Word Work Introduction
Word Work Practice
Closing

I will teach using songs, games, and direct instruction. Lessons will be interactive and include the use of students using the annotate feature to underline, circle, or write on my shared screen during our sessions together. Students will work cooperatively with other classmates to reach goals throughout our class together. 

This class is ideal for learners who are not yet reading but are showing interest, know their letters and most letter sounds. 

Focus Skills by Week:
Week of January 1st: Consonant Blends: bl, cl, fl, Vowel Pattern: Short a
Week of January 8th: Consonant Blends: gl, pl, sl, Vowel Pattern: Short a
Week of January 15th: Consonant Blends: br, cr, dr, Vowel Pattern: Short e
Week of January 22nd: Consonant Blends: fr, gr, pr, tr, Vowel Pattern: Short e
Week of January 29th: Consonant Blends: s blends, Vowel Pattern: Short i
Week of February 5th: Consonant Blends: s blends, Vowel Pattern: Short i
Week of February 12th: Consonant Blends: bl, cl, fl, Vowel Pattern: Short o
Week of February 19th: Consonant Blends: bl, cl, fl, Vowel Pattern: Short o
Week of February 26th: Digraphs: sh, ch, th, Vowel Pattern: Short u
Week of March 5th: Digraphs: wh, ph, ck, Vowel Pattern: Short u
Week of March 12th: -ing ending, Vowel Pattern: Short a
Week of March 19th: Less Common Digraphs: kn, wr, gn Vowel Pattern: Short a
Week of March 26th: Double the consonant, Vowel Pattern: Short e