This tutorial provides a detailed walkthrough for the first step of using phonogram cards in an iSPIRE lesson. Phonogram cards are a fundamental tool in teaching phonics and help students associate sounds with letters or groups of letters. This step is crucial for developing reading skills and is designed to be interactive and engaging.
Step 1: Phonogram Cards Activity
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covers the Phoneme Segmentation activity, Step 2, in the iSPIRE program. The activity is designed to enhance students' understanding of phonemes and their segmentation in words, an essential skill in developing reading proficiency.
Conducting Step 2: Phoneme Segmentation
Activity Duration: Step 2 is structured to be brief yet impactful, taking approximately five minutes to complete.
Eyes on Teacher Mode: The activity is Most Step 2 activities are conducted in "Eyes on Teacher Mode," meaning that students will direct requiring students to focus their attention to on the teacher 's instructions and the phonogram cards displayed on the teacher's device.
Accessing Phonogram Cards:
Teachers will begin the activity by reading the instructions to ensure they know how to proceed.
Next, teachers will click on the phonogram card below the pink boxes on their screen. This action opens a separate tab in the browser, displaying a gallery of enlarged phonogram cards for easy viewing and scrolling.
Conducting the Drill:
With the phonogram cards displayed, teachers will guide students through the drill, helping them associate each card with its corresponding sound(s).
The enlarged cards in the separate tab facilitate clear viewing for the entire class, making it easier for students to follow along.
Wrapping Up the Activity:
Once the phonogram card drill is complete, teachers should close the separate tab containing the phonogram cards. This action returns the teacher to the main lesson tab.
Closing the phonogram cards tab is essential for progressing the lesson and ensuring the classroom focuses on the next activityIntroducing Segmentation: In higher levels of the iSPIRE program, Step 2 introduces the concept of segmentation. This addition builds on students' foundational knowledge and introduces a more advanced aspect of phonemic awareness.
Accessing the Activity:
The Phoneme Segmentation activity is accessed by clicking on a designated purple box within the iSPIRE platform.
Clicking this box opens the activity in a separate tab for the teacher and the students, ensuring everyone is focused on the same material.
Engaging with the Activity:
Students engage with the material during the activity by manipulating circles according to the teacher's instructions. This hands-on approach helps solidify their understanding of phoneme segmentation.
It's important to note that students do not submit their work within this activity. Instead, the teacher should actively move around the classroom, observing and providing feedback on students' work as necessary.
Concluding the Activity:
Upon completion of the Phoneme Segmentation activity, the teacher and students must close the separate activity tab. This action is crucial for returning to the main lesson tab and proceeding with the lesson.
Closing the tab also ensures that the student devices are resynchronized with the teacher's device, maintaining the seamless flow of the lesson.
for instructions. This mode is particularly effective in maintaining classroom engagement and ensuring students absorb the material.
Key Points to Remember
The phonogram card activity is a foundational step in phonics instruction, emphasizing the association between sounds and letters.
It is crucial to maintain student engagement and focus during the drill. The "Eyes on Teacher Mode" helps achieve this by signaling students to pay attention to the teacher and the displayed cards.
Properly managing the browser tabs (opening the phonogram cards in a new tab and closing it after the activity) ensures a smooth transition between different lesson parts.
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Active Participation: The Phoneme Segmentation activity in Step 2 is designed to be interactive, with students actively participating under the teacher's guidance.
Teacher's Role: The teacher's involvement is critical in guiding the activity, providing instructions, and offering immediate feedback to students.
Transition Between Tabs: Managing the transition between the separate activity tab and the main lesson tab is essential for keeping the lesson organized and ensuring all devices remain in sync.
By incorporating these steps into the Phoneme Segmentation activity, teachers can effectively utilize the iSPIRE program to enhance students' phonemic awareness and reading skills engagingly and interactively.
Video Guide: ⏯️ Step 2: Phoneme Segmentation
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