I implement Wagon Wheels for Greek and Latin roots in my classes. Usually, this is a wagon wheel with a Greek or Latin root listed in the middle of the wagon (circle) and with the definition listed under it in the same circle. The spokes of the wagon wheel each contain a word containing the root/affix. Students then draw a picture to go along with the word and either a sentence or a definition to go along with the word. Since the Wagon Wheel activity is usually done on a big piece of chart p

Subjects:

Phonics, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Interactive Notebooks

FREE

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Words their Way "Seek and Find Sort" Graphic Organizer

Created by

Jessica Martin

This graphic organizer is intended to be used as a supplemental activity to the "Words their Way" curriculum. The appropriate word groups should be added in the first column (ch- and sh- diagraphs, for example), and students should look for words that can be sorted into the groups while they are reading other texts. Can be taped to desks, carried in individual binders, or blown up to fuction as a full-page worksheet.

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics, Vocabulary

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

FREE

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Blends Foldable Bookmark

Created by

ELLucidate

FREE DOWNLOAD! Accordion-fold this bookmark and use it during Guided Reading sessions. Customize them for your students' needs or use as is! When the book is done, have students attach the foldable to an interactive notebook or take a picture and add it to an electronic notebook/journal. Great activity for English Language Learners, EFL, ESL, ESOL

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics, Reading

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Handouts, Guided Reading Books, Interactive Notebooks

FREE

Word Document File

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You’ve probably heard that phonics is essential for students who are learning to read (and it is!), but you might be asking yourself: “What is it, exactly?” Phonics is a method for teaching children how to read and write in an alphabetic language. The goal is to help kids connect phonemes (the sounds in words) and graphemes (the symbols used to represent them). Ultimately, once students understand which sounds in spoken language correspond to which symbols (e.g., letters in the alphabet), they’ll be well on their way to learning how to read books and other written materials.

If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital resources to help your student learn phonics, but you’re not sure where to start, TPT has got you covered. We have a comprehensive collection of phonics resources, created by other teachers, that are designed to help with any learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can teach phonics to your students in no time at all.

Phonics resources to try

You can teach phonics and engage your students at the same time, with a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and preferences. Here are a few examples of the different types of resources that you can find on TPT to help teach students about the relationships between letters and sounds.

Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

Hide letter cards around the room, say a sound aloud, and then have students search for the card that represents the sound.

Phonics Hopscotch

Take learning out onto the playground or at home with this easy-to-organize activity to help students build sound and letter recognition. Draw a hopscotch grid with letters in each square. Students jump on the letters while saying the corresponding sounds.

Silly Sentences

Have students create silly sentences using words that start with the same sound. An example could be: “Sally sells seashells by the shore.”

Anchor Charts

Post anchor charts around the room to help kids remember important rules or sounds being taught. (It could cover phonics concepts like the silent “e,” the long “o,” or a particular diphthong.)

Guess the Missing Letter or Sound

Use task cards or write a set of words on the board that share either a letter or sound. For example, at, ug, __ig. Ask students to find the missing letter or sound. Fill it in to show them the words bat, bug, and big.

These (and other!) activities can make learning phonics enjoyable and memorable for every student. Remember to adjust the activities based on the age and skill level of your students.

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There are many different types of phonics resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. Resources like these make great activities for students to practice their phonics skills.

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