Each week, in this ongoing class, we will work on a new vowel sound and reading words using that vowel sound.  We will practice word families such as ap, at, en, et, and much more!  During our class time, we will also introduce and practice two new sight words.  After practicing sight words and phonics, we will then take what we have learned and apply it within reading.  We will read a new book each class and practice beginning reading skills such as looking at the first and last sounds to determine if a word is correct, using picture clues to help determine unfamiliar words, and practicing one to one print concept (reading the number of words on the page and not adding or leaving out any words).  As students become more and more familiar with sounds and skills, they will become readers themselves!  

In this class, students first work together to learn sight words and vowel sounds.  Then, students are given opportunities to put it into practice themselves as they take turns reading words and pages.  Students will also demonstrate knowledge of sounds and words through writing.  Students will write words together and by themselves during class time.  Students will also be able to practice sentence writing, writing, and writing mechanics through a weekly sentence practiced in class.  Finally, students are given a chance to continue learning through fun games.

Class Breakdown:
5 minutes of sight words practice
7 minutes of phonics skill practice and CVC reading and writing
8 minutes of skill practice through book reading
5 minutes of weekly sentence writing
5 minutes of practice through fun games

This class covers a lot of in a short amount of time to produce growth and confidence in new readers and writers! 

Weekly Breakdown: 
Week of October 4: short a vowel sounds, reading of Sam the Cat (all books are by Julie Chamberlin)
Week of October 11: short e vowel sounds, reading of Ted the Vet
Week of October 18: short i vowel sounds, reading of The Big Pig
Week of October 25: short o vowel sounds, reading of The Top Spot
Week of November 1: short u vowel sounds, reading of A Bug in a Rug