Focus on Phonics (Grades K-3)

This course focuses on effective ways to teach children to decode unknown words. Phonics basics will be emphasized along with specific ways to help students who are struggling in this area. Using context clues and structural analysis as a means of decoding will also be introduced. You will also learn how to use the Making Words strategy and how to use Reader’s Workshop. "This course was fabulous. I enjoyed reading each section. There was something in each section that was an "ah-ha" for me." - Patti Fitts     Registration Fee $124        Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline/Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One Introduction to the Course Phonics Research A Dictionary of Phonics Terms Test #1 Post an autobiography (what you teach, grade level, etc.) Unit Two Running Records Miscue Analysis Test #2 Unit Three Decoding and Comprehension Decoding and Phonics Test #3

Unit Four Making Words Decoding and Structural Analysis Test #4 Unit Five High Frequency and Sight Words Phonics and Spelling Test #5  Unit Six Reader’s Workshop More Making Words Great Books Written Assignment: Write Making Words lessons

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