The Fountas & Pinnell Comprehensive Phonics, Spelling, and
Word Study Guide reflects the most current research on
child and language development and supports the kind
of instruction that emerging readers need. In this seminar,
teachers will begin with an instructional and theoretical
overview of these powerful resources and move toward
understanding and developing a continuum of learning
about letters, sounds, and words. They will discover activities
designed to help them plan and implement effective lessons
for teaching phonics, spelling, and vocabulary, as well as
the important role poetry and literature play in supporting
children’s development of letter and word knowledge.
Course goals:
- Learn the role of assessment in teaching with Phonics Lessons, Spelling Lessons, and Word Study Lessons
- Gain knowledge of how the lessons are taught, and actively participate in demonstration lessons
- Gain understanding of, and guidance in, the importance of working with their colleagues to implement Phonics Lessons in their school
- Explore ideas and suggestions for organization of materials needed in the implementation of the Phonics Lessons.
