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Phonics
Phonics is associated sounds with the
letters of the alphabet. This skill is the
basis of reading and learning!

Comprehension
Comprehension is the ability to
understand and interpret something that
has been read. This is a life long skill so it
is very important to take the time to
master it!
Check out this online interactive link for
games! ->
http://www.literactive.com/Download/stor
ies.asp?cat=54
In this game, students Follow along as the text is read and
highlighted; Choose from various levels

Try this at home!

Another game that requires just a good
read and a dice! This time, read with your
student first. Then, take turns rolling the
dice and answering questions based on
what you have read. Possible questions
could include: title, setting, characters,
problem, solution, and theme.

Check out this online interactive link for

games! ->
http://pbskids.org/lions/games/abcd.html
In this game, students identify which letter comes next in the
alphabet.

Try this at home!

Draw or show an image. (This can be
done on paper or a dry erase/chalk
board if available) Beside the image,
write all but one of the sounds. For
example, there is a picture of a dog
on the board, you write og beside it
and the students have to provide you
with the missing sound, not the letter.

Five
Componen
ts of
Literacy
(For Parents!)
Keeping guardians informed about
the new material we are exploring in
our classroom is important, so I am
providing parents with this tool!
Enlisted are simple definitions and
games to play both at home and
online. Feel free to contact me with
any further inquiry, I am happy to
assist!

Teacher: Ms. Haley Rice

Email: haleyrice97@gmail.com
Phone:(716) 796-1300
Room Number:206

Vocabulary

Fluency

Vocabulary is the words used in a given language.

And the process of knowing these words and their
meanings.

Fluency is the ability to read with both speed and

accuracy. A lot of students struggle with fluency at
first, which is why practice is so important.
Practice builds confidence!

Check out this online link for some interactive

games!->
http://www.ictgames.com/dinosaurwordsrepeat.ht

Check out this online link for some interactive

games! ->
http://www.bainbridgeclass.com/readinggames.ht
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In this game, students click on the word that was spoken.

Try this at home!

Phonological Awareness
Phonological Awareness is the ability to hear sounds
in spoken language. This includes recognizing
words that rhyme.

Check out this online link for some interactive

games! ->
http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/flash/pho
nics/index.htm

In this game, students Choose the pictures of words that

begin with the same sound as the given picture.

Try this at home!

Rhyming games are simple, easy and can be played
almost anytime and anywhere! A simple game may
be...

To practice hearing rhyme, state a phrase to

student and ask them which words rhyme. (Say,
"Jack and Jill went up a hill" and the response
you should receive is "Jill and Hill")

To practice producing rhymes, give student a

word and simply ask them to provide their own
word that rhymes. (Say, "Cat" and they may
provide a word such as "Bat, Rat or Sat")

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Every week, students are sent home with a list of
vocabulary words which they will be quizzed on at
the weeks conclusion. We do many activities in
class o prepare students to be quizzed, but there is
also many games that can be played at home to
improve these skills! Allow students to be
inquisitive and answer questions. This is a great
way to improve personal vocabulary. Charades is
another personal at home favorite, below are a few
rules and tips to follow:
-place all the vocabulary words into
a hat and take turns acting it out with your student
until the ord can be identified. This is a great game
to involve the whole family in and easily can be
expanded to teams.

In this game, students can practice reading along with speed

and accuracy.

Try this at home!

One of the simplest and silliest fluency games can
be played at home using just a book or any
reading material and dice! Have your student role
the dice, and whichever side it lands on
corresponds to the manner in which they will read
a section of the written word. (Examples may
include angry, happy, excited, annoyed, surprised,
angry, scared etc.) That's it! Take turns so your
student can gage how others read fluently as well.