May 07, 2024
In this video, the teacher practices a routine to introduce high-frequency words using elkonin boxes to map out the sounds of the letters.
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May 07, 2024
In Part 3 of the explicit phonics instructional components, the teacher conducts a daily dictation practice on whiteboards with students to observe which sounds and letters are mastered and which ones may need more review. Next, we see the teacher providing brief, student-friendly definitions for a set of words. The students engage in partner discussions[...]
May 07, 2024
In Part 2 of the explicit phonics instructional components, the teacher introduces a new concept (sound and letter pattern) to students and models pronunciation and expectations. This portion of instruction is often referred to as the “I do.” Next, the students are guided and supported as they work collaboratively to match words to the beginning[...]
May 07, 2024
The teacher models make meaning and identify with characters through tone using portions of dialogue from a familiar text. The teacher and students discover the emotion behind the character’s dialogue and identify keywords and punctuation that provide clues to read with prosody.
May 07, 2024
The teacher models activities for engaging with the tier 2 vocabulary words and engages in a text talk routine focusing on the word “poisonous.” The teacher provides multiple opportunities for students to pronounce the word and respond to prompts and examples illustrating the word's meaning. The students are also given opportunities to discuss their thinking[...]