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Focus on Phonics (Grades PreK-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     Tuition $185        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 Assignment #1: Write an autobiography Unit Two Running Records Miscue Analysis Assignment #2: Assess a student's phonics skills or write an analysis of the phonics approach Unit Three Decoding and Comprehension Decoding and Phonics Assignment #3: Take a phonics quiz

Unit Four Decoding and Structural Analysis Making Words Assignment #4: Create a Making Words lesson Unit Five High Frequency and Sight Words More Making Words Assignment #5: Teach a Making Words lesson or write an introduction to a lesson  Unit Six Reader’s Workshop Phonics and Spelling Great Books Assignment #6: Develop word sort lists

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