Fluency and comprehension supports
The first section of the list directs teachers to specific Quick Phonics Screener (QPS) or CORE Phonics Survey pages. Why? Because before you teach a phonics lesson, you must know exactly where the student’s orthographic mapping has broken down. resource list 5.3 of the letrs manual
: Strategies for distinguishing vocabulary needs for ELs, such as interpreting figurative language or teaching Tier 1 words that native speakers may already know. Context within Unit 5 Fluency and comprehension supports The first section of
Showing the word and asking for a "fast answer." The fix: LETRS emphasizes slow, deliberate decoding first. Speed comes from practice with the pattern , not the specific word. Use List 5.3 for "sounding out," not sight reading. : Strategies for distinguishing vocabulary needs for ELs,
As educators, we know that phonemic awareness is a crucial skill for students to master in order to become proficient readers. But what exactly is phonemic awareness, and how can we support our students in developing this skill? In this post, we'll explore Resource List 5.3 from the LETRS manual, which provides a comprehensive list of phonemic awareness skills and activities to help teachers like you unlock the power of phonemic awareness in their classrooms.