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Focus on Phonics (K-3)/Flex Course

 

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 reader’s workshop approach.

"This course was fabulous. I enjoyed reading each section. There was something in each section that was an "ah-ha" for me." - Patti Fitts

 

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

Unit One

  • Phonics Research
  • A Dictionary of Phonics Terms
  • Test #1
  • Assignment #1: Write an autobiography
  • Assignment #2: Article reflection

Unit Two

  • Running Records
  • Miscue Analysis
  • Test #2

Unit Three

  • Word Recognition and Comprehension
  • Decoding and Phonics
  • Test #3
  • Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate

Unit Four

  • Decoding and Structural Analysis
  • Making Words
  • Test #4

Unit Five

  • Phonics and Spelling
  • High Frequency and Sight Words
  • Test #5

Unit Six

  • Reader's Workshop
  • More Making Words
  • Great Books
  • Assignment #4: Develop three making words lessons