S.P.I.R.E. Decodable Readers, Set 2A: Tricks Will Not Fetch (SPIRE)

SPIRE Decodable Readers, Set 2A

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As such, decodable texts may be considered the first step on the so-called staircase of text complexity that is discussed in the Common Core State Standards. Decodable texts are not meant to replace other kinds of books. Rather, they should be used as a tool to precede and facilitate the reading of more challenging texts. Kate s Game, Set 2B Detailed black-and-white illustrations facilitate comprehension without distracting students from the reading task at hand.

The program incorporates lessons in phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension in an instructional design that is sensitive to the needs of struggling readers. Based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, every concept in S. Like any quality reading program, S.

Decodable Readers offer the perfect opportunity to employ newly learned skills and strategies in real reading situations in order to comprehend text. Decodable Readers were designed specifically for early readers and struggling readers. These books help students practice and solidify their decoding skills and become better readers of increasingly complex texts. Decodable Readers can be used in many ways: As a whole-class reading activity, by displaying the ebook version of each text on an interactive whiteboard; As a capstone experience to any phonics lesson; For fluency practice, timed or untimed word counts appear on the back of each book ; As independent reading practice for students who need to work on early literacy skills; To build home-school connections by having students bring the books home to read to a caregiver or sibling.

In the ebook version of the readers, the Note to Teachers and Parents offers additional ideas for using the books. Decodable Readers Teacher s Guide 11 Independent reading time can be uncomfortable for students who are not reading at the same level as their peers. The ebook version of the S. Decodable Readers offers a stress-free solution for such students, in that reading on an ereader offers privacy. Struggling students will build confidence as they work on early literacy skills. Plane Pals, Set 2B Otters, Set 3B Nate Love, American Cowboy, Set 6B From stories about friendship, to informational books about animals, to biographies of famous Americans, these books will keep students engaged and motivate even the most reluctant reader.

Decodable Readers to help students practice and hone crucial foundational reading skills. Whether implemented in the classroom or at home, these activities reinforce what students are learning in school. To help educators, Common Core standards covered by each activity appear in brackets in purple type. Grade levels appear in parentheses.

For those activities in which students use an ereader or tablet, see Taking Advantage of Device Features on page Have students take turns playing the role of teacher by demonstrating to each other the process for reading a book follow words from left to right, lines of text from top to bottom, and pages from left to right. Invite students to point to individual words and the letters of the alphabet that make up those words.

They can use a journal to write the words, or, if using an ereader, they can use the commenting tool to type short or long or S or L. Then invite them to search for the words within the story. If students are using an ereader, have them use the device tools to highlight the sight words throughout the book. Alternatively, you may choose to display the book on an interactive whiteboard and search for the words as a group.

Or, if students are using an ereader, they can highlight the words using the device tools. They can use a journal to write the words, or, if using an ereader, they can highlight the words using the device tools. If working on paper, have students swap lists with a partner and read the words aloud.

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Challenge partners to add more words beyond those that are found in the book. Students should then swap word lists with a partner and mark up the words by underlining the vowels and drawing lines between syllables. Finish the activity by having students read their lists of words aloud. Monitor them for accuracy, rate, and expression. Word counts for each book appear on the back cover of the print book and on the last page of the ebook.

Decodable Readers Teacher s Guide 14 S. Your ereader or tablet may not have all the following features, or it may have additional features not discussed here. Over time, advances in technology will make even more features available to you. Check the user manual for your device to find out which features are available and how they might be used to customize the reading experience. Modifying the Look of the Text Most tablets and ereaders have settings that allow you to change the size of the text. Young readers, struggling readers, and readers with vision impairments will benefit from enlarging the text.

You may also be able to select a simpler typeface, which can make for an easier reading experience. Devices also typically allow you to customize the margins and space between lines of text. Enlarged white space often makes it easier for the eye to follow the text. Play around with the settings to find the right ones to meet the needs of your students.

A Valentine, Set 2A On an ipad, use a pinching gesture to enlarge the text. Decodable Readers Teacher s Guide 21 Highlighting, Note-Taking, and Bookmarking Some tablets and ereaders allow users to highlight text, make notes or comments, and bookmark pages. These features help students engage with the text in a similar way to using sticky notes or marking the actual text of a print book. Studies have shown that readers retain information better when they actively engage with what they are reading. Marking the text can help readers remember, understand, and ask questions about what they ve read.

Students can use these device features to: Decodable Readers Teacher s Guide 22 Looking Up Definitions of Words Some tablets and ereaders have built-in dictionaries, and users can click on any word in the ebook to get a definition. This feature can be very useful for students, especially English Language Learners. Students are more likely to look up words they don t know when they can do so with a simple touch of the screen.

Tap and hold your finger on a word to get a definition.

SPIRE Illustrated Decodable Reader Starter Set 2A (1 each of 10 titles)

The Big Catch, Set 3A on the ipad. Decodable Readers are available in both print and ebook formats.

Kindle, Nook, and ipad ebooks will display well on both ereaders and tablets. There are individual titles available for download. They can be ordered through the EPS website: What is the purpose of this handout? To inform parents of how reading is taught at Copthill To supply parents with clear information on the RWI.

Recipe for Reading is a research-based,. We are not promoting 'Letters and Sounds' as the preferred. It is split into 6 phases with the different phases being covered in different years in Foundation Stage and. Community Cohesion Policy Aughton St. School Teaching of Phonics Mission Statement Achieving all we can to develop fully our hearts and minds. Sharing in a loving, caring, Christian. Pupils are systematically taught. Phonics Share how phonics is taught at Crampton Teach the basics of phonics and some useful phonics terms Outline the different stages in phonic development Show examples of activities and resources we.

Phonics A guide for Parents and Carers What is phonics? Phonics is a method of teaching people to read by learning the sounds of letters and groups of letters. When your child learns that the letter B. How is phonics taught in our school? Wednesday 23 rd September What is phonics? Phonics is a way of teaching children to read quickly and skilfully.

They are taught how to:. Phonics is recommended as the first strategy that children should be taught in helping them learn to read. Children are taught to read by breaking. Our School Mission Statement: At Star Primary School we believe that everyone is equally loved and accepted. Acknowledging the diversity of our community we J Provide a broad and balanced curriculum encouraging. Phonics What is phonics? There has been a huge shift in the last few years in how we teach reading in UK schools. This is having a big impact and helping many children learn to read and spell.

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SPIRE Decodable Readers, Set 2A by Sheila Clark-Edmands & Anthony Lewis on Apple Books

The New National Curriculum a guide for Year 1 Parents The new National Curriculum came into schools in September and from summer all children in Year 2 and 6 will be required to sit new tests. To develop parents confidence in helping their children with phonics and reading To teach the basics of. A Guide for Parents Phonics Introduction At Deeping St James we know how important it is for parents and teachers to work together to give your child the best start.

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Reading together at home is one of. To develop parents confidence in helping their children with phonics and reading To teach the basics. Being able to read is the most important skill children will learn during their early schooling and has far- reaching implications for lifelong confidence and well- being.

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Letters and Sounds Principles. Phonics In school, we follow the Letters and Sounds programme. Letters and Sounds is a phonics resource published by the Department for Education and Skills which consists of six phases. Aims To share how phonics is taught at Bessemer To develop parents confidence in helping their children with phonics and reading To teach the basics.

A Parents Guide to Understanding Reading Dear Parents, After teaching first grade for many years, I was always faced with the same questions at the beginning of the year: What is Pathways to Reading? To revise key aspects of phonics phonemes and key terminology To find out more about why we assess phonics. Phonics is the study of sounds within words and. Right into Reading is a phonics-based reading and comprehension. This world is not rosy and we are all aware of it. Our life is made of "contrast" between what we call "good" and "bad", "negative" and "positive", what we like and what we do not like.

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M Decodable readers that supplement any phonics reading curriculum.

I see a Cat! Set 1A - Dash on the Path Vol. For detailed program information, visit epsbooks. For example, if the child has learned all the consonants and the short vow- el sound of the letter e, the child can be expected to read, or decode, words such as pen, net, and Ben. Most decodable books also introduce a number of sight words. Some of these are phonically irregular. Others are words that will become decodable once the child has learned more phonic elements. As more phonic elements and sight words are introduced, the child becomes a more masterful decoder.

When choosing decodable books for a child, take a look at the skills addressed in each title to make sure they align with what the child has already learned.

Reading is not a skill that comes naturally; it must be learned.

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