Mission of the Unit:

In this lesson, students will explore the deep relationship between letters and sounds, gaining a clearer understanding of how language is structured. Through guided practice and interactive activities, they will learn effective strategies to decode unfamiliar words, recognize spelling patterns, and apply phonics rules with confidence. Furthermore, they will develop techniques to spell accurately and use these skills to enhance both their reading comprehension and written expression. As they progress, students will begin to see how letters and sounds work together to form meaning, which will, in turn, strengthen their foundational reading and writing abilities. Ultimately, this lesson serves as a vital bridge between recognizing words and truly understanding how language functions, setting the stage for continued literacy growth.

Learning Objectives:

1. Apply phonics rules to decode and encode words accurately.
2. Use blending, segmenting, and other phonics strategies in reading and spelling.
3. Identify and apply phonetic patterns in written and spoken language.

Learning Outcomes:

• Decode and spell CVC, digraph, and R-controlled words.
• Apply 25 phonics strategies fluently.
• Recognize phonetic patterns and use them in reading and writing.