We will be reading decodable stories several times: together as a class, whisper read to ourselves, in small groups, and with a partner. I can’t stress enough the importance of decodables. Students feel like readers and can be successful because all the words can either be sounded out or are high frequency words (“power words”) that we’ll be learning and reviewing in class. They’ll be exposed to the power words and letter sounds many times. If they are unable to read the decodables, please practice the power words and letter sounds consistently. Most kids need 4-40 repetitions to learn something new, but struggling readers may need to see it 40-200 times before it becomes automatic. Please continue to read to them A LOT at home and have them start reading the decodables to you. I hope they’ll soon be excited to show off their new reading skills to you, grandparents, siblings, or anyone that will listen! đŸ™‚
Practice: Decodables for this week (Unit 1, Week 1) are found on pages 76-81 and 84-89 of the Reading/Writing Companion.
