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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 incorporating all the key components of a comprehensive S.P.I.R.E. lesson.

PDF : The S.P.I.R.E. Lesson Planner PDF can be accessed hereguide: (tick) 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.

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Planner Format

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  • 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

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  1. Phonogram Cards (5 min): Review and introduce phonograms

  2. Phonological Awareness (5 min): Rhyming, sound providing, categorization, and segmentation activities

  3. Word Building (5 min): Build words with letter tiles

  4. Decoding and Sentence Reading (10 min): Apply decoding strategies to words and sentences

  5. Prereading (5 min): Introduce sight words and analyze target words

  6. Reading (15 min): Word Find and sentences for introductory lessons; reading selection, graphic organizer, and decodable reader for reinforcing lessons

  7. Sound Dictation (2 min): Dictate sounds for writing practice

  8. Prespelling (3 min): Introduce spelling word list

  9. Spelling (5 min): Practice spelling words

  10. Sentence Dictation (5 min): Dictate sentences for writing practice

Benefits

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  • Ensures all essential components of a practical 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:

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S.P.I.R.E. Teacher's Guide: Offers comprehensive guidance on planning and delivering S.P.I.R.E. lessons

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S.P.I.R.E. Blackline Masters: Provide additional worksheets and activities to support lesson objectives

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