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Video-based Reading Strategies and Techniques: Phonics

Assignment

Phonics Assessment

PART ONE Think Ahead
  1. What is phonics?
  2. How is phonics instruction incorporated into your reading program?
  3. Do all children need phonics instruction?
PART TWO

Create a lesson plan for phonics instruction using a read aloud. Also design a set of additional word work activities that can be used in centers to follow up your instruction.

Refer to the lesson plan rubric as a guide. After you have completed your plan, share it with your colleagues. Use the discussion rubric as a guide to determine the level of critique expected if using a discussion board, or modify it for in-person discussions.                   

LESSON PLAN FORMAT
Grade level, standard, strand and CPI: __________________________________

Materials: _________________________________________

Objective: ______________________________________________

Connect:
What kind of considerations would you have when choosing a book that will be used to support phonics instruction? How can you provide extra support for your ELL and Special Education students before reading aloud?

Teach:
Think about your objective. What is the purpose of the lesson? Be mindful of ways to keep your ELL and special education students actively involved. List the exact steps you will follow to highlight the targeted sound, chunk, word family, etc.

Link:
How will students practice their new phonics skill in centers? Can you link this skill to a kinesthetic activity to provide additional reinforcement?

Assessment:
What are some ways to assess a child’s phonological awareness?