The Guided Phonics + Beyond Curriculum is a comprehensive, Science of Reading-aligned program that supports both whole-group and small-group phonics instruction. Unit 5, focusing on ending blends, r-controlled vowels, and silent sounds, offers 25 structured lessons designed to build phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and fluency. Each lesson includes engaging elements like sound cards, word mapping, blending drills, and decodable readers in digital and print formats. With tools like word chains, multisyllabic drills, and high-frequency practice, this unit provides versatile support for phonics learning, adaptable for classroom and home practice.
Take your phonics instruction to the next level with Unit 5: Ending Blends + R-Controlled Words from the Guided Phonics + Beyond® Curriculum. This unit builds a strong foundation in phonemic awareness, decoding complex word patterns, and reading fluency.
Science of Reading-Aligned: Developed with the latest research and educator feedback to integrate SOR best practices.
Comprehensive and Adaptable: Editable materials and flexible lesson plans cater to diverse classroom needs.
Digital Integration: Preloaded digital decodables for Seesaw and Google Slides simplify online and blended learning.
Focus Areas:
Ending blends (e.g., -ft, -nd, -mp)
R-controlled vowels (e.g., ar, or, ir, ur)
Silent sounds and schwa patterns
High-frequency word practice (decodable and irregular)
Multisyllabic word reading
Vocabulary development and fluency
Duration: 25 lessons, each spanning two days (50 instructional days total).
Core Materials
Scope and Sequence: Editable and clearly structured for progression.
50 Lesson Plans: Editable plans with step-by-step routines.
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: Focused practice on new and prior skills.
25 Decodable Readers: Available in multiple formats (printable and digital).
25 Multisyllabic Drill Sheets: Reinforce longer word decoding.
25 Home Connection Sheets: Skills review for family practice.
25 Vocabulary Practice Sheets: Daily word expansion activities.
25 Comprehension Practice Sheets: Enhance understanding and fluency.
Interactive Tools
Blending Strips: Practice blending phonemes for smooth decoding.
Word Chain Mats & Letter Tiles: Manipulate sounds in words to strengthen phonemic awareness.
Map It Mats: Templates for mapping high-frequency and skill-based words.
Dictation Mats: Develop encoding skills through writing.
Additional Features
Handwriting Mats: Practice letter formation with various sizes and styles.
Alphabet Charts: Use in whole-group, small-group, or independent activities.
Assessment Trackers: Pre- and post-assessments to monitor progress.
High-Frequency Word Practice Sheets: Build fluency and recognition with targeted drills.
Phonemic Awareness: Oral routines using the "I do, we do, you do" model for skill-building.
Sound Card Drills: Introduce and practice new sounds with engaging visuals.
Blending Practice: Blend phonemes to form words using blending strips and cards.
Word Mapping: Map high-frequency and skill-based words for better decoding.
Dictation Practice: Write sounds, words, and sentences to reinforce learning.
Decodable Pre-Reading: Prepare students by reviewing key sounds, words, and concepts.
Decodable Reader Practice: Build fluency with printable or digital readers.
Multisyllabic Word Practice: Decode longer words with structured drills.
Vocabulary Development: Introduce and practice new vocabulary daily.
Comprehension Practice: Strengthen understanding through targeted exercises.
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Tara West
Teacher & Author
Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
