Linguistics with a “TWIST”
Linguistics
- Phonics Program for Intermediate Grades
Sequence of skills is based on
1. Progression from simple to complex
2. Frequency of use
3. Skills dependent on prior concepts
Direct Teaching of Concepts
Scripted
More mature vocabulary; faster pace
-Phonics “Phacts”
Contents/Phoneme Grapheme Organizational Chart
Consonants and Vowel Sound Symbol Key (hand motions)
Spelling Rules and Generalizations
Syllables Facts
- Multi-sensory – VAKT (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic,
Tactile)
1. Skywriting and Hand Signals (kinesthetic)
2. Writing on table-top (kinesthetic-tactile)
3. Writing with one finger in a tray containing salt or
white sand. (kinesthetic-tactile)
Project Read “Lingo”/ Sounds of the English Language/
Hand Signals
-Syllables Units – 5, 6, 11
Dictation/ spell tabs
Bonnie Kline stories
Supplies/materials – cards for graphemes, words
- markers
- dry-erase board (s), eraser, and marker
- spell tab folders
- paper for practice writing words/sentences
- student worksheets
Ways to “Kick it up a notch”
Practice of letter sounds and words – “Around the
World,” “Memory”
Partner work
Speed Drills from fluency book
Units 1-7, 9 – 11, 13, 16 – 18, 20, 22 – 27
The “Twist” – Multi-Syllable Strategies
(instead of Units 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21)
**Focus on Vowels**
Incorporate Sound Spelling Cards
Simple Framework:
Three Questions:
1. How many vowels are there?
2. Are they together or apart?
3. Is there a silent e? (It goes with
another vowel.)
“Suggestions”
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basic sequence for instruction
-Phonological Awareness of syllables
Segmenting (duck lips)
Blending
-Syllable Boards
-“Flex” vowels