In order to move the children toward writing complete words during the Letter Learning phase, there are activities to build letter-sound correspondence, practice writing letters, and start the children thinking about spelling whole words. The Missing Letter lessons provide practice in the skills of identifying the sounds of a word, then writing the missing letter, and at the same time, correctly writing the letter. Additionally, we introduce the spelling of sight words frequently used in text written by children. Language Arts programs often focus on the reading of sight words, but not the writing and spelling of these words.
Objectives
- List the sequence for missing letter sounds as presented in PAWS
- Identify the correct order for coaching spelling and handwriting on Missing Letter pages
- List the materials needed for Sight Word lessons
- Describe the process used for the writers and coaches during Sight Word lessons
- Describe the two reasons for using the Fix It Line during Sight Word lessons
- Identify ways to be sure students are following the procedures for covering up the sight words as they write
Lessons
