What is the S.P.I.R.E. Lesson Planner?
The S.P.I.R.E. Lesson Planner is a tool designed to help teachers plan and document their daily S.P.I.R.E. lessons. It provides a structured template that incorporates all the key components of a comprehensive S.P.I.R.E. lesson.
Planner Format:
Single-page template that can be copied for ongoing use
Includes sections for each lesson component with space to record specific activities, words, and sentences
Allows for documentation of the independent work activity
Key Components:
Phonogram Cards (5 min): Review and introduce phonograms
Phonological Awareness (5 min): Rhyming, sound providing, categorization, and segmentation activities
Word Building (5 min): Build words with letter tiles
Decoding and Sentence Reading (10 min): Apply decoding strategies to words and sentences
Prereading (5 min): Introduce sight words and analyze target words
Reading (15 min): Word Find and sentences for introductory lessons; reading selection, graphic organizer, and decodable reader for reinforcing lessons
Sound Dictation (2 min): Dictate sounds for writing practice
Prespelling (3 min): Introduce spelling word list
Spelling (5 min): Practice spelling words
Sentence Dictation (5 min): Dictate sentences for writing practice
Benefits:
Ensures all essential components of an effective S.P.I.R.E. lesson are addressed
Provides a consistent structure for daily lessons
Allows for easy tracking of objectives, activities, and student progress
Serves as a guide for pacing and time management during lessons
Complementary Resources:
S.P.I.R.E. Teacher's Guide: Offers comprehensive guidance on planning and delivering S.P.I.R.E. lessons
S.P.I.R.E. Blackline Masters: Provide additional worksheets and activities to support lesson objectives
S.P.I.R.E. Decodable Readers: Offer targeted reading practice aligned with each lesson
The S.P.I.R.E. Lesson Planner PDF can be accessed here: 
Lesson Planner for the printable template. For more detailed information on using the planner and developing S.P.I.R.E. lessons, refer to the S.P.I.R.E. Teacher's Guide or contact your S.P.I.R.E. program coordinator.