Overview
This class is designed based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, providing structured, sequential, and multi-sensory reading instruction that is especially beneficial for students with dyslexia. Focusing on a k/1 grade reading level, the class is open to students in grades 1 through 3.  With a small class size, I will provide individualized support to ensure each student is engaged and successful.n

Schedule
Meeting Times: Once per week.

Class Structure

 Introduction to Spelling Pattern
-Explicitly teach and explain the spelling pattern.
-Practice reading new words with the spelling pattern. 
-Practice spelling a few of the words.
-Practice reading the words in a sentence.

Homework: Practice reading the words, spelling the words, and reading the provided passage. 


Homework: Minimal - read and write words daily

Skills Focus
Short Vowel Sounds: At the beginning, we will focus on reviewing short vowel sounds as they are an essential part of reading. 
Consonant Diagraphs: We will focus on blends such as ch, th
Syllable Division: Breaking words into manageable parts.
Spelling Patterns: Understanding and applying rules.
Vocabulary: Learning meanings of new words.
Reading Practice: Fluency and comprehension through reading sentences and passages.

Additional Notes
The order of skills is not sequential; they are mixed each week for variety and reinforcement.
Higher-performing students will benefit from reviewing previously learned skills.
Lower-performing students will gain exposure to more challenging content.

Games and interactive activities will be used to reinforce learning in a fun way.
This class aims to create a supportive and engaging environment where every student can improve their reading skills through structured, multi-sensory learning.

Week of 7/15 - short a and short i (words like jam, dab, Kim and Jim)
Week of 7/22 - short o (Bob, mop, gob) and short u (bug, jug, rug)
Week of 7/30 - th (work on sight words the, a , is, to and words like thin, Seth, path, moth.)
Week of Aug/6 - No class
week of 8/12 - ch (chin, chat, chip, chop)
Week of 9/3 - short e (ed, red, wet, yes, beg)
Week of 8/26 - sh (ship, shut, fish, mash)
Week of 9/3 - wh (whim, wham, whisk, whiff)
Week of 9/16 - closed syllable 
Week of 9/23 - floss rule ( buzz, jazz, fuzz)
Week of 9/30 - initial L blends bl, cl, fl (blob, blot, clog, clip, flap)
Week of 10/7 - initial s blends ( scab, smell, snap, step)