- Word-Reading Instruction
- Developing: 3-5
Use Elkonin boxes and sound box templates to enhance phoneme-grapheme alignment. This word mapping tool supports orthographic mapping and long-term retention.
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Explicit Phonics Lesson Planning Template
Beginning: K-2
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Are you looking for support in delivering explicit phonics instruction? We’ve built this planning template for you. When paired with a research-informed plan for which skills will be taught in which order (scope and sequence), this tool can help you design high-quality whole group or small group phonics instruction. The framework flexibly support either two or three days of instruction on a specific focus skill. The download also includes the planning template plus guidance to make planning for each of the components efficient and effective.
- Flexible 1-5 Day Format
- Brain-Friendly Learning
- Phonics Support
- Phonemic Awareness
- Daily Practice
- Reading-Writing Connection
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