This class is for learners who have completed my Level 2 phonics class.  If your learner has not completed my level 2 course, please click here to enroll: https://outschool.com/classes/learn-to-read-with-phonics-level-2-long-vowels-qL7yhfD9?usid=LYKWI4g2&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

This class will help learners read words with consonant blends such as spoon, dolphin, watch, king, square, cage, and many more. 

Phonics instruction helps learners to comprehend text.  It helps the learner to decode words.  When learners are able to decode words, it helps them to recognize more words and increase their reading fluency.  When readers are able to read fluently it improves their reading comprehension because they are not struggling with decoding words and can concentrate on making meaning from the text. 

In addition, phonics instruction helps with spelling ability because it emphasizes the spelling patterns that become from reading.  Although not all English words can be spelled and read with phonics, studies have shown that half of all English words can be spelled with phonics rules that relate one letter to one sound.  

In this class, we will focus on words with consonant blends, soft c, soft g, and voiced s.  This is the third level.  I will cycle through eight different lessons.  Learners can join and complete the lessons in any order.  Once they complete all eight lessons, they should move on to Level 4.  There will be a total of four levels available.  This class is great for learners at a high Kindergarten, first grade, and even second grade level.  

If your learner is younger, does not know many letter sounds, or is having a hard time putting sounds together, they may benefit from my Get Ready to Read: Phonemic Awareness Class which can be found here: https://outschool.com/classes/get-ready-to-read-phonemic-awareness-gmDX97ex?usid=LYKWI4g2&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

If your learner knows most of their letter sounds, but still needs help blending short vowel words, you can find my level 1 class here: https://outschool.com/classes/learn-to-read-with-phonics-level-1-short-vowels-C6qGkbH1?usid=LYKWI4g2&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Learners should bring a small white board, dry erase marker, eraser or pencil and paper to class. 

If you have questions or would like to request a time for this class to be scheduled, please send me a message.  

Weekly Schedule:
Week of July 4-10: blends with l and r
Week of July 11-17: blends with l and r
Week of July 18-24: s blends
Week of July 25-31: digraphs
Week of August 1-7: th, ck, qu
Week of August 8-14: end blends
Week of August 15-21: sk, sc, and three letter blends
Week of August 22-28: soft letters and voiced s

At times, I may share videos from YouTube. Learners will not need to access YouTube on their own.