Reading Universe is committed to helping you meet the needs of all your students. When students struggle with this skill, there are three instructional options you can use to provide additional support:
1. Add Time and Repetitions
Consider bumping up the amount of time for instruction, slowing the pace of instruction, and increasing practice time.
2. Change Your Instruction
If the strategies you've been using aren't delivering results, you could try another instructional approach.
3. Change Your Student Groupings
If students have been practicing only in whole group, try small-group instruction. If students are practicing in a small group and are falling behind most kids, consider one-on-one practice. Most students will need numerous individual practice opportunities with prompt corrective feedback to master a skill.
For more information on supporting language development during phonics instruction, read 5 Things to Know About Teaching Reading to English Learners.
