A Kindergarten Conference VideoEnglishPre-KKindergarten1stTrish zeros in on accuracy and concepts of print during this conference.
Focused Instruction + Layered Strategies = Powerful, Proficient Reading ArticleEnglishKindergarten1st2nd3rd4th5th6thThis conference is a testimony to the power of the CAFE Menu and how focused instruction and layering strategies can help our students be powerful, proficient readers.
Understanding the Blends th, ch, wh, and sh VideoEnglishPre-KKindergarten1st2nd3rdTrish Prentice helps a kindergarten student practice his blends in isolation, in context, and then focuses on comprehension.
Building Vocabulary and Sight Words VideoEnglishPre-KKindergarten1st2nd3rd4thThis small group works on sight words with a long i sound within text, and builds vocabulary at the same time.
Look for Word Parts and Use Word Parts to Determine the Meaning of a Word ArticleEnglish2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12thAdultBreaking big words into smaller chunks is a great strategy for all our readers. Here's what it looked like in this classroom.
Accuracy–Chunk Letters and Sounds Together VideoEnglishKindergarten1st2nd3rdTo read words accurately, Anna is learning to look for word parts. Her teacher, Beth Lawson, has a tip that will help.
Initial Blends—Learning th, ch, and sh VideoEnglishPre-KKindergarten1st2ndDifferentiating these three sounds helps students as readers and writers. Joan uses a handoff strategy that helps build community.
Introducing er in Kindergarten VideoEnglishKindergarten1stIn this focus lesson, Trish introduces her students to words with er at the end.
Buddy Letters Bonanza, Learning Digraphs /th/, /ch/, /sh/, /wh/ ArticleEnglishKindergarten1st2ndHave you ever noticed how many words have a th, ch, sh, or wh? Children need to know what happens to these letter sounds when they stand side by side.
Look for Word Parts and Assess Progress VideoEnglishPre-KKindergarten1st2nd3rd4th5thKelly Yahr teaches her students that many words have little words or readable chunks in them.
Words Ending in -ed PrintableEnglishKindergarten1st2nd3rd4thWords that end with 'ed' can make three differenct sounds. This lesson will help students sort it out.
Onsets and Rimes ArticleEnglishPre-KKindergarten1st2nd3rd4th5th6thHere is a great onset and rimes lesson to use with individual students or small groups to help teach Accuracy.