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Small Group Reading Tutoring Level 3 | Vowel Teams & Word Patterns for Dyslexia

Build reading skills with this Science of Reading-based course! We’ll focus on vowel teams, diphthongs, silent letters, prefixes, and suffixes—perfect for learners with dyslexia to strengthen word recognition and reading fluency.
Dana Leon, M.Ed | Reading Intervention | Dyslexia
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(51)
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What's included

24 live meetings
12 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will receive a curated list of practice links that they can use for review after each session. This homework is recommended, but not required.
Assessment
7 or more throughout the class
Progress Report
included

Class Experience

Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class meets twice a week as an intensive intervention for struggling readers. 

L E S S O N   C O M P O N E N T S

Each day will have a similar structure starting with drill work, building up to reading a decodable passage together. 

👂🏽Phonemic Awareness - Blend and segment spoken words.
🎯 Drills - Visual, Auditory, and Blending
👩‍🏫 New Concept Introduction
📚 Word Reading Practice 
📝 Word Spelling Practice
❤️ Heart Words (irregular spellings)
📚 Sentence Reading
📚 Reading Passage

Each class session builds on the previous class and includes multiple opportunities for practice and review of previously taught skills. 

L E A R N I N G  P A T H

This the the third course in a series of courses that I have adapted from the UFLI program to accelerate reading growth.

Learn more about my other course offerings here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSvbVXZIQDKjkf-JZ9b6nH0jFktJbZKLp3H1995HO0BFtSG0o8gacZhmPW6wDjPcw3p8Z9PT4Szcx1V/pub

⭐️ Feel free to reach out to let me know if you're looking for a class with different reading skills, dates, or lengths. We can work together to make a class that suits your learner's needs. 

📖 INTENSIVE READING INSTRUCTION
Learners who are reading below grade level often require intensive reading support. Recent studies from the National Bureau of Economic Research show that high-dosage tutoring, with at least three weekly sessions lasting 30 minutes each, is key for academic success. 

📖 PROGRESS MONITORING
Ongoing assessment and progress monitoring are fundamental aspects of my approach to ensure each student's steady progress. I continuously evaluate the effectiveness of my lessons, and make necessary adjustments.

As a special education teacher, my commitment is to help students with diverse learning needs overcome reading challenges and build the confidence they need to excel in reading and beyond. If you're looking for a teammate to help your child succeed in reading, enroll in this class or check out my private tutoring.

Learning Goals

Review words with short vowels, silent e (VCe), digraphs, closed and open syllables, r-controlled vowels, vowel teams, and diphthongs.
Read and spell words with silent letters, suffixes, and prefixes.
learning goal

Syllabus

3 Units
24 Lessons
over 12 Weeks
Unit 1: Skills Review
Lesson 1:
Short Vowel Review
 Review, Practice Games, and Assessment 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Digraphs Review
 Review, Practice Games, and Assessment 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Target Practice
 Review and Practice of needed skills. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Open and Closed Syllable Review
 Review, Practice Games, and Assessment 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
The content in this course uses a systematic approach to teaching foundational reading skills that has been proven as a best practice in teaching learners with dyslexia to read.
Pre-Requisites
This class is helpful for learners reading at a 2nd grade reading level.
Supply List
Whiteboard and Marker 
or 
Pencil and Paper
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
UFLI
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51reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Special Education from Manhattanville University
Licensed special education teacher Grades K–12. 

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$17

weekly
2x per week, 12 weeks
30 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-4 learners per class

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