Welcome to Decoding Detectives: Phonics Level 1a
Short Vowels

In this 2 week mini course students will learn strategies and tools to become more confident and successful readers. In each 30 minute lesson, we will work on phonemic awareness exercises, the target sound, and learning how to decode simple words with short vowels. Students will engage in strategies that include sounding out words, pound and sound, orthographic mapping, and more. Teacher will use a variety of engaging tools such as props, slides, technology, whiteboards, and games to help students grasp the concepts being taught. This is an introductory course meant for students who are just beginning their journey to reading. In order to be successful in this class, students will need to know all letter sounds prior to the start.

I will provide a welcoming, friendly environment where students are encouraged and rewarded with praise for effort and hard work.  It is important to me that students and parents feel comfortable and positive relationships are established. Getting to know my students as a person and learner is valuable to me. I will have a time of introductions and sharing at the beginning of class so that I can foster these types of relationships. I will follow a structured approach both in classroom management and content delivery so the students know what to expect. Each students' learning is of utmost importance to me so I will always take their learning needs into consideration and be flexible where needed.


Day 1: Short Vowel: a,
Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it)
Decode simple CVC words with short a (example: man, can)
Writing short a words

Day 2: Short Vowel: i
Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it)
Decode simple CVC words with short i (example: hit, pin)
Writing short i words

Day 3: Short Vowel: o
Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it,)
Decode simple CVC words with short o (example: hot, )
Writing short o words

Day 4: Short Vowel: u
Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it,)
Decode simple CVC words with short u (example: hut, )
Writing short u words

Day 5: Short Vowel: e
Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it,)
Decode simple CVC words with short e (example: bed, )
Writing short e words

Day 6: Short Vowel Mixed Review
Phonemic Awareness: Blending onset/rime (h-at, s-it,)
Decode simple CVC words with all short vowels
Writing CVC words