Unit 4: Science of Reading Based Curriculum

Strengthen your students' reading skills with Unit 4: CVCe Words from the Guided Phonics + Beyond® Curriculum. Designed to build a strong foundation in decoding long vowels and mastering CVCe word patterns, this unit integrates the Science of Reading's best practices into engaging, effective lessons.

Why Choose Unit 4?

• Science of Reading-Aligned: Developed through extensive research and educator feedback, this curriculum ensures best practices for phonics instruction.

• Comprehensive and Flexible: Editable lesson plans and materials allow you to tailor the content to your students' needs.

• Digital-Ready: Preloaded digital decodables for Seesaw and Google Slides make it easy to integrate into any teaching environment.

Unit 4 Highlights

• Focus Areas:

  • Phonemic awareness

  • CVCe word patterns (e.g., a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e)

  • Word building and decoding

  • High-frequency word practice (decodable and irregular)

  • Multisyllabic word reading

  • Vocabulary development

  • Reading fluency

• Duration: 25 lessons, each spanning two days (50 instructional days total).

What’s Included?

Core Materials

• Scope and Sequence: Editable and structured for seamless progression.

• 50 Lesson Plans: Editable plans with routines for whole-group and small-group learning.

• 26 Sound Cards: Visual aids for introducing and reviewing sounds.

• High-Frequency Word Cards: Two versions for flexible use.

Practice Resources

• 25 Decodable Drill Sheets: Reinforce previously taught skills.

• 25 Decodable Readers: Available in printable and digital formats.

• 25 Vowel Coding Practice Sheets: Strengthen vowel recognition and application.

• 25 Home Connection Sheets: Review skills with families at home.

• 25 Vocabulary Practice Sheets: Build and expand word knowledge.

• 25 Comprehension Practice Sheets: Improve understanding and fluency.

Interactive Tools

• Blending Strips: Practice blending sounds to form words.

• Word Chain Mats & Letter Tiles: Build and manipulate words.

• Map It Mats: Visual templates for mapping high-frequency and skill-based words.

• Dictation Mats: Practice writing sounds, words, and sentences.

Additional Features

• Handwriting Mats: Available in various styles and sizes for tracing and practice.

• Alphabet Charts: Use for group, small-group, or independent activities.

• Assessment Trackers: Pre- and post-assessments to track student progress.

• High-Frequency Word Practice Sheets: Develop word recognition and fluency.

Lesson Routines

1. Phonemic Awareness: Oral routines with “I do, we do, you do” modeling for skill reinforcement.

2. Sound Card Drills: Introduce and practice new sounds with engaging visuals.

3. Blending Practice: Blend phonemes using blending strips and letter cards.

4. Word Mapping: Map high-frequency and skill-based words for decoding and encoding practice.

5. Dictation Practice: Write sounds, words, and sentences for reinforcement.

6. Decodable Pre-Reading: Prepare students with reviews of key sounds, words, and phrases.

7. Decodable Reader Practice: Build fluency with printable or digital readers.

8. Vowel Coding Practice: Focus on vowel recognition and usage with coding exercises.

9. Vocabulary Building: Introduce and apply new vocabulary words daily.

10. Comprehension Practice: Strengthen understanding through targeted activities.

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