Phonics

Plan
What	Phonics is the understanding that there is a predictable relationship between the sounds of spoken language, and the letters and spellings that represent those sounds in written language.
Why	Systematic and explicit phonics instruction has been proven to significantly improve word recognition, spelling, and comprehension. Students who get solid phonics instruction in primary grade are: -more successful readers -better at making meaning if they master the alphabetic principle through code-emphasis instruction, not whole word instruction. -more fluent readers
How	Instruction in phonics should be sequential and follow a logical scope and sequence. Good phonics instruction infuses meaning along the way without making it the sole focus. It should include reading and writing skills and should connect to phonemic awareness. Grades K-2 phonics should be explicitly and systematically taught and practiced during tier 1 everyday for at least 30 minutes per day. An additional 15-30 minutes per day, 3-4 days per week should be given to tier 2 & 3. Grades 3-6 phonics instruction should include tier 1 explicit instruction in multisyllabic word reading and spelling for 10-15 minutes per day 3-4 days per week.  Students in these grades who struggle with phonics should also receive an additional 15-30 minutes of tier 2 and 3 instruction 3-4 days per week.

Instruct
Classroom Strategies	Phonics Strategies and WHEN to use themOpens in a new window
Really Great Reading	Letter Tile Free PlayOpens in a new window Letter Names/Sounds Daily RoutineOpens in a new window Ideas for Letter/Name Sound Walk to Read (Planet Kindergarten)Opens in a new window Sound Wall Key IdeasOpens in a new window Kindergarten Decodable Text (Countdown)Opens in a new window
High Frequency and Irregulary Spelled Words	Heart Word MagicOpens in a new window UEN High Frequency WordsOpens in a new window K High Frequency Word CardsOpens in a new window 1st Grade Irregularly Spelled Word CardsOpens in a new window 1st Grade High Frequency Word CardsOpens in a new window 2nd Grade Irregularly Spelled Word CardsOpens in a new window
95% Group Blending (K)	Blending ContinuumOpens in a new window
95% Group MSRC (3-6)	Weekly Pacing GuideOpens in a new window 6 Syllable Types with GesturesOpens in a new window Vowel PostersOpens in a new window Blends PostersOpens in a new window Digraphs & Silent Letters PostersOpens in a new window

Assess
Acadience	Progress Monitoring LoginOpens in a new window Nonsense Word Fluency (NWF) Student MaterialsOpens in a new window
Really Great Reading	Letter Knowledge SurveyOpens in a new window Kindergarten Foundational Skills SurveyOpens in a new window 1st Grade Foundational Skills SurveyOpens in a new window Diagnostic Decoding SurveysOpens in a new window
95% Group	PSI FlowchartOpens in a new window PSI DiagnosticOpens in a new window

Adapt
Intervention	Letter Names/Sounds InterventionsOpens in a new window Phonics ContinuumOpens in a new window Planning for Effective Phonics InterventionOpens in a new window
Other Interventions	Letter SoundsOpens in a new window CVC WordsOpens in a new window Blends and DigraphsOpens in a new window Complex VowelsOpens in a new window Complex ConsonantsOpens in a new window Multisyllable WordsOpens in a new window