1st Grade Phonics Unit Plans

A complete and differentiated phonics and grammar curriculum geared toward 1st-3rd grade!

Here's a breakdown of the curriculum:

Phonics:

• Weeks 1-33: Spelling Based on Phonics Sounds

  • Each week focuses on a specific phonics sound. The scope and sequence of the phonics sounds being taught are sequential and build on prior knowledge. Students engage in spelling activities related to the chosen sound.

• Four Weekly Phonics Work

  • Students have four different phonics exercises each week. These exercises are designed to reinforce the targeted phonics sound.

• Three Differentiated Spelling Groups

  • Groups are categorized as Sun (below grade level), Clouds (at grade level), and Moons (above grade level). Each group corresponds to a different level of difficulty. This allows for tailored instruction to meet individual student needs.

Grammar:

• Weeks 1-33: Grammar Based on Common Core Standards

  • Each week focuses on a specific grammar concept aligned with Common Core standards for 1st to 3rd grade.

• Four Daily Edits

  • Students work on four different daily editing exercises. These exercises are tied to the weekly grammar focus.

• Spiraling of Previously Taught Grammar Standards

  • Regular review and reinforcement of previously taught grammar concepts. This ensures a cumulative understanding of grammar throughout the school year.

Overall Structure:

• This curriculum spans a full school year, providing a systematic approach to phonics and grammar instruction.
• Differentiation is a key element, with three levels of spelling groups and tailored grammar activities. This helps address the diverse needs of students.
• The curriculum aligns with Common Core standards, ensuring that students are exposed to and master grade-appropriate language skills.

Suggestions for Implementation:

1. Regular Assessments: Include regular assessments to gauge student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. Spelling lists are included and it is suggested a weekly spelling assessment given to gauge understanding of the phonics skill.
2. Parental Involvement: Communicate the curriculum objectives to parents and encourage their involvement in supporting their child's learning at home.

By incorporating these elements, your phonics and grammar curriculum can provide a robust and engaging learning experience for 1st to 3rd-grade students.

Short A- Easy Guided Reading Small Group Lesson Plans for 1st Grade- Print & Go!

CVC Words & Reading Fluency included!  Guided reading instruction & planning made EASY, consistent, effortless, and engaging!

Take the guesswork, hours of planning, & the headache out of prepping for your small group guided reading instruction!

Teaching word families and practicing nonsense cvc words has a dramatic impact on reading fluency in early readers.  Year over year, over 80% of my students achieve benchmark or higher in reading fluency and nonsense cvc word fluency using this amazing resource I created.

What you get with this Short A- Easy Guided Reading Small Group Lesson Plans for 1st Grade- Print & Go! unit:

A week's worth of researched-based, classroom-tested word family sorts

Labels for word family sort envelopes (These are the envelopes I use)

Word work pages to work on segmenting, blending, and handwriting

Reading fluency passages and assessment

Nonsense cvc word practice and assessment

Word family BINGO and word family coloring pages

Sample small group schedule and tracking sheets to help plan your small groups or for use at home

Just print & teach! EASY!✔️

Word Families included:

at

an

and mixed short a

Check out all the Short Vowel Small Group plans here:

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These resources work well with any curriculum (homeschool curriculum, reach for reading, wonders, etc)

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Short A- Easy Guided Reading Small Group Lesson Plans for 1st Grade- Print & Go

This curriculum will help your child master:

• Segmenting and blending CVC words accurately.
• Reading and writing CVC words and sentences.
• Reading and writing the first 25 Zeno (high-frequency) words.
• Fluency practice with high-frequency words.
• Spelling CVC words and high-frequency words using multi-sensory methods.
• Strengthening comprehension through reading passages and games.

What's included:

• 35 Comprehensive Lessons:

  • CVC reading, writing, and Zeno word assessment.
  • Detailed lesson plans with clear instructions.
  • A lesson dedicated to each vowel sound (a, o, e, u, i).
  • Practice reading and writing CVC words and sentences.
  • 5 reading passages per vowel, focusing on sounds, CVC words, high-frequency words, and comprehension.

• Skill Reinforcement Activities:

  • Review of letter sounds, high-frequency words, and CVC word reading.
  • Fun and engaging games: Board Games, Bingo, Roll and Read.
  • Flashcards for high-frequency words.
  • Fluency practice tailored for high-frequency words.

• Multi-Sensory Learning Tools:

  • Spelling practice for CVC and high-frequency words.
  • Spelling mats and self-correcting cards for CVC words (with pictures).

This resource is built on evidence-based strategies from the Science of Reading, 95% Phonics, and Fundations, ensuring it aligns with methods proven to help kids succeed. Whether you’re starting your child on their reading journey or need an intervention tool for struggling learners, these lessons offer everything you need for success.

With activities designed for engagement and comprehension, your child will build foundational reading skills while having fun. Plus, the variety of included tools—like decodable passages, games, and multi-sensory activities—makes this a complete and reusable solution for teaching literacy skills effectively.

A complete and differentiated phonics and grammar curriculum geared toward 1st-3rd grade!

Here's a breakdown of the curriculum:

Phonics:

• Weeks 1-33: Spelling Based on Phonics Sounds

  • Each week focuses on a specific phonics sound. The scope and sequence of the phonics sounds being taught are sequential and build on prior knowledge. Students engage in spelling activities related to the chosen sound.

• Four Weekly Phonics Work

  • Students have four different phonics exercises each week. These exercises are designed to reinforce the targeted phonics sound.

• Three Differentiated Spelling Groups

  • Groups are categorized as Sun (below grade level), Clouds (at grade level), and Moons (above grade level). Each group corresponds to a different level of difficulty. This allows for tailored instruction to meet individual student needs.

Grammar:

• Weeks 1-33: Grammar Based on Common Core Standards

  • Each week focuses on a specific grammar concept aligned with Common Core standards for 1st to 3rd grade.

• Four Daily Edits

  • Students work on four different daily editing exercises. These exercises are tied to the weekly grammar focus.

• Spiraling of Previously Taught Grammar Standards

  • Regular review and reinforcement of previously taught grammar concepts. This ensures a cumulative understanding of grammar throughout the school year.

Overall Structure:

• This curriculum spans a full school year, providing a systematic approach to phonics and grammar instruction.
• Differentiation is a key element, with three levels of spelling groups and tailored grammar activities. This helps address the diverse needs of students.
• The curriculum aligns with Common Core standards, ensuring that students are exposed to and master grade-appropriate language skills.

Suggestions for Implementation:

1. Regular Assessments: Include regular assessments to gauge student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. Spelling lists are included and it is suggested a weekly spelling assessment given to gauge understanding of the phonics skill.
2. Parental Involvement: Communicate the curriculum objectives to parents and encourage their involvement in supporting their child's learning at home.

By incorporating these elements, your phonics and grammar curriculum can provide a robust and engaging learning experience for 1st to 3rd-grade students.

Small groups, made EASY, consistent, effortless, and engaging! Take the guess work, hours of planning, and the headache out of prepping for your small group reading instruction!

What you get:

A week's worth of researched based, classroom

tested word sorts, segmenting, blending, writing,

fluency, assessment and even nonsense word practice for each short vowel family!

Word Families included:

Short A

Short E

Short I

Short O

Short U

Also includes sample small group schedule and

tracking sheets to make planning your small groups

EASY!

First Grade Small Group Phonics and Fluency Units for the YEAR!

CVC Words & Reading Fluency in each unit too! Reading instruction and planning made EASY, consistent, effortless, and engaging!

Take the guesswork, hours of small group planning, and the headache out of prepping for your small group phonics and fluency instruction!

Teaching word families and practicing nonsense cvc words has a dramatic impact on reading fluency in early readers. Year over year, my students achieve benchmark or higher in reading fluency and nonsense cvc word fluency using this amazing resource I created.

32 Word Family units included (over 670 pages!)

What you get with each First Grade Small Group Phonics and Fluency unit:

A week's worth of researched-based, classroom-tested word family sorts

Labels for word family sort envelopes (These are the envelopes I use)

Word work pages to work on segmenting, blending, and handwriting

Reading fluency passages and assessment

Nonsense cvc word practice and assessment

Word family BINGO and word family coloring pages

Sample small group schedule and tracking sheets to help plan your small groups or for use at home

Just print and teach! EASY!✔️

Word Families for Small Groups included:

Short Vowel Sounds

a: an ap at

e: en et ed

i: ig in ip

o: og op ox ob

u: un ub ug

Long Vowel Silent e

a_e: -ame -ake -ave -ace -age

i_e: -ide -ile -ice

o_e: -one -ose -ope (also includes ost, old, and o)

e_e & u_e: mixed practice

Vowel Teams

ee, ea, ie

oa ow old

igh ie ild

oo ue ew ui

aw au all alk

ai ay eigh

Beginning Blends

pl sl gl

dr tr br

sl st sp

Ending Blends

nd nk nt

eck ell est end*

ing ink ang ank*

Digraphs

ch tch th

sh- -sh wh

R-Controlled Vowels

er ir ur

eer ear air are

or ore wor

Dipthongs

oi oy ou ow

Silent Letters

kn gn mb wr

Misc Word Families

sounds of y- y, ie, ies

soft and hard c and g

consonant +le

suffixes and prefixes*

*Coming soon!

Free Word Family Games Included when you buy the Small Group Year-Long bundle!

Boom Card Games for Silent Letter Teams (kn, gn, wr, mb) and the R-controlled vowels (er, ir, ur, and or).

These resources work well with any curriculum (homeschool curriculum, reach for reading, wonders, etc)

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Resources you may also love ❤️

The 5 Jobs of Silent E

CVC Word Games-Ice Cream Sundae

First Grade Reach for Reading Bundle

Blog posts you may enjoy

⭐ The Surprising Benefits of Learning Word Families for Reading and Writing Fluency

⭐Take Sight Words Outside

⭐Teaching CvC Words

Let's Connect

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Newsletter* coming soon!