🌟  Instruction follows the Phono-Graphix method for teaching reading and spelling which was developed with the dyslexic learner in mind. The Phono-Graphix method is very similar to Orton-Gillingham.
🌟 This class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays each week. Due to the nature of the weekly activities, it is best to start this class on a Monday.

📝 Students will be assigned a weekly spelling list of 30 words at the beginning of each week. During live classes, we will discuss patterns in the words and spelling rules as they apply. A list of 30 words will be provided, as well as 5 bonus words in order to meet the needs of a wide range of skill levels. 

📝 Students will be expected to participate by writing the spelling words as modeled and trying different ways to study the words using colors and shapes. We will also discuss proper usage and share creative work. 

📝 Students will learn to divide words into "chunks" (similar to syllables) and segment each chunk in order to identify all the sounds in the words. Learners will use a color and shape coding system as a study tool to focus on sounds spelled with more than one letter.

📝 Homework assignments will be given at the end of the first and second live class. 

📝 Students can expect a low-pressure spelling test during our Friday class period. Each week a new list will be assigned. 

🗓 Sample words from weekly lists 2024: 

Week of July 22: courageous, amusement, campaign
Week of July 29: committee, embarrass, experience
Week of August 5: environment, manufacture, disgraceful
Week of August 12: chemical, cooperation, analysis
Week of August 19: encyclopedia, boulevard, commotion
Week of August 26: ambulance, government, congratulations
No class the week of September 2
Week of September 9: constitution, material, accompanied
Week of September 16:  mischievous, attention, atmosphere
Week of September 23:  noticeable, ingredient, consequently
Week of September 30:  possess, pneumonia, distinguished
Week of October 7:  raspberry, patient, grievance
Week of October 14:  recommend, inconvenient, irresistible
Week of October 21:  scissors, marriage, intermission
Week of October 28  muscle, laughter, fabricate
Week of November 4:  guarantee, oxygen, immediately
Week of November 11:  vegetable, scarcely, liquidation
Week of November 18:  official, mysterious, yacht
No class the week of November 25

💪 This class is also offered in a self-paced format for students who prefer not to attend live classes.  The self-paced class can also be a great alternative when the live class is sold out! You can learn more about the flex version of this class here:
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-spelling-with-weekly-lists-focusing-on-phonemic-awareness-flex-kcrBsm8v#usp7IL6ySc

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