While the science of reading shows that all students learn best through multi-sensory instruction, it is crucial for students with dyslexia.  In addition to my masters degree in reading education, I also have obtained my 60 hours of training in Orton Gillingham training.  My goal is to not only help students become better readers, but to have fun and enjoy the process too!  This class will adapt with each group of learners to ensure all children are making progress and staying engaged.  

Please note that the skills and words used will be based on a 3rd-6th grade reading level.

This class is LEVEL TWO of my popular Phonics for Students. with Dyslexia class.  Students should have a solid background understanding of the skills covered in level 1: ai and ay, oa and ow, oi and oy, au and aw, soft c and soft g, dge vs ge, tch vs ch, ou and ow, triple blends, and r controlled vowels.   This class will be heavily focused on multisyllablic words. 

Each class will follow a similar routine.  Learners will be shown a variety of words at the beginning of class that follow a specific spelling pattern.  They will act as detectives to notice the spelling pattern themselves, before it is taught.  This will engage their brain and help them get in the habit of noticing the letters and sounds within a word.  Once the spelling pattern has been recognized, it will be explicitly taught and explained.  Each class will focus on a new spelling rule.  

The class size will remain small to allow me to provide each student with individual support throughout the class.

This class will be fast paced to keep students engaged, but will also be differentiated to ensure students are understanding the concepts.  

Class Routine:
- quick ice breaker/introductions
- spelling pattern detectives
- explicit instruction of spelling rule
- practice reading words with spelling rule
- practice spelling words and using them in sentences with support
- game time!

Week of August 14: kn and wr words (silent letters)
Week of August 21: ear words /air/ vs /er/
Week of August 28: ph words
Week of September 4: -ness and -less (suffixes)
Week of September 11: -our and -or (suffixes)
Week of September 18: -ture and -ment (suffixes)
Week of September 25: -able and -ible (suffixes)