Small Group Manual 2019-2020

Alphabet Mat/Arc

Purpose: RF.1.3. b. Decode regularly spelled one-syllable word. Use short vowel and hard consonant sounds How:  T say s the spoken word  S repeats the spoken word  T tap s out the sound s with their fingers  S tap s out the sounds with their fingers  S map sthe sounds by moving one chip into each box, representing each sound in the word.  S graphs the individual sounds by bringing down the individual letter tiles while saying each letter sound in the word.

Tracking Mat

Purpose: RF. K . 1 . e. Substitute, Add or Subtract individual sounds (phonemes) in a continuous list of one- syllable words. (word chains)

How:

 T say the old word  T say the new word  T point to each block and say each of the sounds in the OLDword  T point to each block and say the sounds in the NEW word  T Change the block that corresponds to the changed sound and blend the word  Repeat for 10 words.

S runs their finger under the letter tiles as they orally blend the sounds and say the whole word. S write s the individual letters (graphemes) that represent the individual sounds in the word in the bottom row of boxes.

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Cardinal Rule: one change at a time Start with CVC & substitute sounds

When: Added to Reading Street Phonemic Awareness lesson and Skill-based Groups

When: Added to Reading Street Phonics Lesson; Blend Sounds & Skill-Based Groups

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