State of New Jersey Department of Education

Reading First New Jersey - Professional Development
Video-based Reading Strategies and Techniques: Phonemic Awareness

Practice: Whole Group Instruction - Shared Reading

Now that you've viewed the video and read the Guidance section of this module:

  1. Before implementing the portions of the video segment activity:
    • Select a story that has repetitive, predictable text.
    • Review the story. In particular, look for pages that would lend themselves to possible phonemic awareness mini-lessons.
    • Consider how some of the mini-lessons could be reinforced or further developed in small group or center activities.
    • Think about how you will give additional support to students who are having difficulty.
  2. Try some of the strategies presented in the video segment.

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