WELCOME to Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling!


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                                                    CURRICULUM LEVELING GUIDE

The following is a leveling guide for the "Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling" curriculum.

   Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling - Level A: "Hello, Magic-e"
                            This is for students who have mastered CVC and are ready to learn CVCe words.

   Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling - Level B: "CVCe, Blends, and Digraphs"
                             This is for students who already have a basic understanding of CVCe.
                              Please note that if your child is not familiar with CVCe, Level A will help them acquire that knowledge.
                             This level covers consonant blends and ten of the most common digraphs.
                                    (sh, ch, th, wh, ph, ee, ai, ay, ar, or)

   Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling - Level C: "Intermediate Phonics"
                              This level is for students with mastery of CVCe and consonant blends.  It also 
                              assumes familiarity with common digraphs that are covered in Level B.
                              This level covers intermediate-level phonograms.
              (er/ir/ur/(w)or, ing/ang/ong/ung, ink/ank/onk/unk, oa, oi/oy, oo, igh, ow, ea, alk, ould, ed)

  Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling-Level D: "Advanced Phonics" 
                              This level is for students with a firm mastery of long and short vowels, 
                             consonant blending, and common digraphs that are covered in Level B.  
                             It also assumes familiarity with the intermediate-level phonograms 
                             that are covered in Level C.

*A note concerning placement:  
I currently offer private bookings for the purpose of placement.  If you are uncertain where to place your child within the Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling Curriculum and are interested in a fun, relaxed, one-on-one placement class, simply message me to reserve a spot.  Placement classes are 25min in length and $38.

NOTE:  Private Instruction is also available.

                                     
                                                             CLASS OVERVIEW

This ongoing reading class is "jam-packed" with phonics instruction and fun as it follows the adventures of a cute little sister and brother named - JoJo and Jake.  This class series will include practice in silent-e, consonant blends, and common digraphs.  Feel free to jump in at any time as concepts are continually practiced and reinforced.   Although each week "features" a different sound, all the sounds contained in this unit of study are utilized and reinforced throughout.

Students will practice and solidify new sounds through reading and interactive activities.  We will follow the adventures of JoJo and Jake as they do things like go camping, ride a train, and meet a whale and a dolphin.  All sounds will be continually reinforced, however, each week will feature a different sound.  Classes are fun, colorful, and packed with practice.  My teaching style is welcoming, kind, and patient, so students always feel right at home.  Each child will have ample opportunity to interact within the classroom.  Students are sure to enjoy getting to know JoJo and Jake as they take one more step toward becoming independent readers.

                                  EXPECTATIONS FOR IN CLASS SOUND QUALITY/MUTING

I will always encourage all students to participate in the class experience. 
My desire is to have all students unmuted for the entire class.  It creates an ease of interacting and answering questions without having to use time muting and unmuting.  In order for this to take place, it is important to have your student situated in a quiet place that is free from background noises such as televisions, radios, phone calls, or conversations.  Basic Rule of Thumb:  If you can hear it....so can the entire class.

As the teacher, there are times that I will need to use the mute function.  If a student has background noise that may be distracting to other students, I will let the student know that they are being muted to help the sound quality.

I realize that there are times when you may need to mute your own child for privacy reasons or due to unavoidable background noise, so please feel free to use your discretion in these circumstances.  Also, please show your child how to unmute him/herself when asked to do so.

Working together, we can attain great sound quality for all the students!

At the beginning of each class, I will remind the students of class guidelines.  
Students should raise their hand and wait to be called on if they have a question.  As students follow this plan, it will give all the students a chance to participate and ensure a good listening atmosphere.

                                                   TENTATIVE INSTRUCTION OUTLINE:

     
     Week 1:  features the following blends:  gr, gl, tr
     Week 2:  features the following blends:  bl, br, sl
     Week 3:  features the following phonogram:  ck
     Week 4:  features the following: voiced 'th' and unvoiced 'th'
     Week 5:  features the following phonogram:  ch
     Week 6:  features the following phonogram:  sh
     Week 7:  features the following phonogram:  wh
     Week 8:  features the following phonogram: ph
     Week 9:  features the following phonogram:  ee
     Week 10:  features the following phonogram: ar
     Week 11:  features the following phonograms: ai/ay
     Week 12:  features the following phonogram: or
   
*Note:  All sounds will be reinforced on a continual basis.  Outline is subject to change at teacher's discretion.