Lesson Planner

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.

PDF: 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.

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:

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:

• 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.