I have included all the resources given to complete the assignment, most are videos or short articles use as many or as few that are needed to complete the 4 questions. Outside sources can be used if needed. The answers can be numbered and don’t have to be in paragraph form.
Reference the readings, videos, websites, and personal experiences when responding.
- Reflect on your own unique strengths and challenges associated with writing and spelling instruction. Discuss what is going well, as well as any roadblocks or challenges you are facing.
- Highlight 1-2 methods you will likely implement with students to help students develop and strengthen their writing and spelling skills.
- How would you explain the important role of phonics instruction and practice to a parent of a child with dyslexia or dysgraphia?
- Highlight 2-3 strategies you will likely implement to further support the reading development of English learners and/or students with special needs in the classroom.
Part 1: The Reciprocal Relationship Between Reading and Writing
The author of this article explains the link between reading and writing – and how growth in one invariably strengthens the other.
https://braintrusttutors.com/the-link-between-reading-and-writing/#:~:text=As%20students%20develop%20and%20hone,the%20better%20our%20writing%20becomes
Is phonics important when teaching spelling? The author of this article makes four strong points in favor of it.
https://readinghorizons.website/reading-strategies/teaching/phonics-instruction/is-phonics-for-spelling-foundational
From R-controlled vowels to the “schwa” sound, this article outlines 15 Phonics rules for reading and spelling, as well as a few exceptions to the rules. Which rules have you used with students? https://www.understood.org/en/articles/phonics-rules-for-reading-and-spelling
Part 2: Applying Phonics Knowledge to Writing
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The teacher in this video highlights 5 components of literacy through a writing lens. https://youtu.be/_l4FaK0WL0U
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Yes, it is possible for students to apply their phonics learning to their writing. The author of this article offers five tips for doing so – jot down a few that resonate with you. https://www.fromsoundstospelling.com/blog/how-to-get-students-to-apply-phonics-knowledge-to-their-writing
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How can you help students apply their phonics knowledge to their writing consistently? Watch and listen as the literacy specialist in this video shares several helpful tips https://youtu.be/c9B8kM59sTU
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Word chaining through writing is another method that can be used to strengthen spelling dictation skills. All you need is a piece of paper or a whiteboard for each student. https://youtu.be/W6XQgPoranM
Part 1: Methods and Practices for Teaching Phonics to ELs
https://kid-inspired.com/4-steps-to-teaching-phonics-to-esl-ells-infographic/
The author of this article explains how the Active View of Reading Model acknowledges the crucial role of culturally responsive instruction in learning to read.
https://sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/ogequityandclsptoolkit/equitable-literacy-instruction/the-science-of-reading/active-view-of-reading
This resource addresses common challenges associated with phonics instruction for middle and high school English learners (ELs), as well as basic and intermediate strategies to build foundational skills and make learning fun.
https://www.adlit.org/topics/phonics-word-study-decoding/phonics-instruction-middle-and-high-school-ells
From oral language development to reading fluency, this resource contains a wealth of resources and strategies to enhance foundational reading skills for ELs.
https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/reading-101-english-language-learners
The author of this important article provides two guidelines for working with English learners (ELs), as well as four quick steps to differentiate for reading comprehension with ELs
https://kid-inspired.com/reading-comprehension-strategies-for-english-language-learners/
This resource includes 12 engaging reading comprehension strategies for English learners of all levels.
https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/esl-reading-comprehension-activities/
Find out how you can use read-aloud to meaningfully integrate all four language domains (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to support language development.
https://blog.elkhart.k12.in.us/2022/12/4-ways-to-easily-cover-all-4-language-domains-through-a-read-aloud/
Part 2: Methods and Practices for Teaching Phonics to Students with Special Needs
The author of this article outlines six strategies for teachers to use to help students who learn and think differently.
https://www.understood.org/articles/6-strategies-teachers-use-to-help-kids-with-learning-and-thinking-differences
What is the difference between dyslexia and dysgraphia? How can we accommodate and support students with dyslexia and dysgraphia in the classroom?
https://www.understood.org/articles/the-difference-between-dysgraphia-and-dyslexia
The author of this article published by the Child Mind Institute, explains why phonics practice is key for working with individuals with dyslexia.
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-teach-kids-with-dyslexia-to-read/
How do we assess students’ reading when they can’t read aloud to us? How can we have a student write a word when they have physical challenges? The guest on this podcast episode, Ann Sullivan, offers helpful strategies for working with students with complex needs.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phonics-for-students-with-complex-needs-with-ann-sullivan/id1657871843?i=1000596905611
The author of this article provides simple steps to teach phonics to students with autism.
https://www.curriculumforautism.com/blog/pb26s6z0xm2dmwlx16gmfdikddza2v
Part 3: Inclusive Phonics-Based Learning Experiences and Programs
This article includes 20 ways to adapt a read-aloud in the inclusive classroom.
https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/about-reading/articles/improving-practice-four-essential-components-supporting-quality
Gamifying phonics is often an engaging and effective way for all students to practice and solidify their phonics skills. Check out these 21 ways to teach phonics with fun games and activities.
https://topnotchteaching.com/literacy/teach-phonics/
Use anchor charts for teaching phonics – this article includes 20 great examples.
https://www.weareteachers.com/20-anchor-charts-to-teach-phonics-and-blends/
What should we consider when evaluating a phonics program for all students? Ed Reports recently added a new Science of Reading Snapshot for English language arts (ELA) programs they have reviewed. This tool provides a summary of how reading programs perform against the five key components of reading instruction including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
https://edreports.org/reports/ela
This interesting article provides a list of reading curriculums that New York City’s Education Department is considering as they overhaul the English Language Arts (ELA) programs at the middle and high school levels.
https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2023/10/19/23924386/nyc-school-reading-curriculum-mandate-middle-high-school-david-banks