Phonics instruction is a critical component of literacy instruction for beginner ELLs who are learning or struggling to read in English.  One of the most challenging tasks for literacy learners is decoding.  Decoding is the ability to correctly decipher and identify a word from a string of letters. Students who struggle with decoding are at a disadvantage, but explicit instruction can help them learn this skill.

That's where I can help.

Learners enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to begin their reading journey by learning the letter sounds, reviewing blending 2 letter pairs (digraphs), reading three letter CVC words and finally progressing to reading full sentences on their own. Each class interaction will help them build their reading skills through the use of interactive games, videos, and pictures.  

I teach using the phonetic method (learning to read by first learning letter sounds and not the letter name). 

My classes are holistic in nature and communicative.  I want all of my learners and their parents to feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes.  It's part of the journey and it's Okay!

Here is what we will learn and do with our 4 weeks together:

Week 1:  Welcome/ Goals/ Introduction of letter sounds/ Letter sound game
Week 2: Review of letter sounds/ Letter sound picture game/ Digraphs 
Week 3: Digraph review/ Introduction to three letter words (CVC words)
Week 4: Review of CVC words and letter sounds/ What's This? Game
Week 5: Introduction to simple sentences
Week 6: Reading practice with simple sentences
Week 7: Review of letter sounds/ Reading practice with simple sentences/ Read short story
Week 8: Reading 
Parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive feedback on their learner's progress in the class.