What's included
7 live meetings
5 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week students will also be given words to practice, labeling, dividing, reading, and spelling. Students will also be asked to write a journal entry or paragraph about something of interest to the student. It is up to the student, as long as it is respectful, no politics, or any other controversial issues, please. Post writing in the classroom. Students must include: • 3 words which follow that week’s pattern. •Remember to include appropriate punctuation and capitalization. Once students have posted an entry: • Respond to another student’s entry. • Comment on the passage, respectfully. • Identify at least 3 words following the pattern from that week that the writer used.Assessment
Students will be assessed by in class observation and participation, as well as their homework. Did I label vowels and consonants? Did I divide in the correct spot? Did I read the words with fluency/automaticity? Did I spell words with fluency/automaticity?Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
Syllables Why teach about syllables? Dividing words into parts, or "chunks" helps speed the process of decoding. Knowing the rules for syllable division can students read words more accurately and fluently. Understanding syllables can also help students learn to spell words correctly. When readers know the syllable division rules, it A) helps them successfully decode multisyllabic words and B) provides them with clues about the vowel sounds in multisyllabic words! Knowing how to divide words into syllables gives your kids POWER to attack those longer words! Each week we will learn a new syllable pattern, while reviewing specific spelling patterns which make up syllable parts. Students should have basic knowledge of letter sounds, such as short and long vowels, vowel teams, r-controlled vowels. However, as we move through the class, certain sounds and patterns will be reviewed. V = Vowel C = Consonant Class 1: Closed Syllable Pattern VC/CV & Closed Syllable Pattern (with consonant blends & digraphs) VC/CV (including.....VC/CCV & VC/CCCV ) Class 2: V-C-E “Magic E” VC/CV Class 3: R-Controlled Vowels VC/CV , first syllable and second syllable Class 4: Vowel Teams Compound Words Class 5: Open Syllables V/CV, Closed Syllables VC/V Class 6: CLE Syllables /CLE Class 7: V/V Class 8: Review and Wrap up Students will be given syllable rules and instruction, regarding each syllable pattern. Students will be given words for labeling/dividing, reading, and spelling practice. All materials will be posted in the classroom. Students will be able to post or send work for me to provide feedback. Each week students will be asked to write a short paragraph about something of interest to the student. The topic is up to the student, as long as it is respectful, and no politics, or any other controversial issues, please. Post writing in the classroom or send to me privately. Students must include: • 3 words which follow that week’s pattern. Please highlight or underline. •Remember to include appropriate punctuation and capitalization.
Learning Goals
Each week we will learn a new syllable pattern, while reviewing specific spelling patterns which make up syllable parts.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Orton-Gillingham Curriculum7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Open and Closed Syllables
Open and Closed Syllables: One- and Two-Syllable Words
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Silent-e Syllables
VC/CV(ce)
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
R-Controlled Syllables
R-Controlled Vowels VC/CV , first syllable and second syllable
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Vowel Teams and Compound Words
Vowel Teams and Compound Words
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
For all learners. Science of Reading/Orton-Gillingham based.
Pre-Requisites
Reading and writing one syllable words. Knowledge of vowel and consonant combinations.
Supply List
Handouts for the class will be shared when needed. Paper/pencil or white board.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
PowerPoints and Games from Orton-Gillingham Online Academy.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Massachusetts Amherst
As an Orton-Gillingham instructor, I know the importance of learning ways to increase fluency in spelling and reading with multyisyllabic words. I have been working with children of various abilities and ages using this structured program.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly1x per week, 7 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-8 learners per class