Unit 6: Science of Reading Based Curriculum

Welcome to Unit 6: Vowel Teams and Diphthongs, where your students will master advanced vowel patterns, diphthongs, and silent sounds. Designed with the Science of Reading best practices, this unit equips educators with everything needed to build student confidence and fluency.

Why Choose Unit 6?

• Science of Reading-Aligned: Developed through detailed research and educator feedback, this unit ensures proven methods for phonics instruction.

• Comprehensive Resources: Includes materials for both whole-group and small-group instruction.

• Flexible Schedule: Features 25 lessons, each designed for two days of instruction (50 academic days total).

Unit 6 Highlights

• Focus Areas:

  • Vowel teams (e.g., ay, ai, ea)

  • Diphthongs (e.g., oi, oy, ou)

  • Phonemic awareness (substituting and deleting sounds)

  • Silent sounds (e.g., ue, ui)

  • High-frequency words (decodable and irregular)

  • Multisyllabic word decoding

  • Word chains and dictation practice

  • Fluency and comprehension

Lesson Breakdown

Here’s a snapshot of the skills covered:

• Lessons 1–8: Master vowel teams for long vowels like ay, ai, ea, and ee.

• Lessons 9–16: Explore diphthongs and silent vowels, including oa, ie, ui, and ue.

• Lessons 17–25: Conquer diphthongs (e.g., au, oi, ou) and advanced silent sounds (e.g., ew, oo).

By the end of Unit 6, students will confidently decode complex vowel patterns and multisyllabic words.

What’s Included?

Core Materials

• Scope and Sequence: Editable for flexibility.

• 50 Lesson Plans: Detailed, step-by-step guidance for skill-building.

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

• High-Frequency Word Cards: Two versions for different learning needs.

Practice Resources

• 25 Decodable Drill Sheets: Reinforce previously learned skills.

• 25 Home Connection Sheets: Extend learning to the home environment.

• 25 Printable Practice Sheets: Boost decoding and blending skills.

• 25 Multisyllabic Drill Sheets: Strengthen long word decoding.

• 25 Comprehension Practice Sheets: Develop fluency and understanding.

Interactive Tools

• Blending Strips: Help students blend sounds smoothly.

• Word Chain Mats & Letter Tiles: Hands-on activities for manipulating sounds.

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

• Dictation Mats: Build listening and writing skills with targeted practice.

Additional Features

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

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

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

• Vowel Coding Practice Sheets: Focus on vowel recognition and usage.

Lesson Routines

1. Phonemic Awareness: Oral routines structured as “I do, we do, you do” to scaffold learning.

2. Sound Card Drills: Introduce and practice target sounds with visual aids.

3. Blending Practice: Blend vowel patterns and diphthongs using blending strips.

4. Word Mapping: Connect decoding to encoding with engaging word mapping activities.

5. Dictation Practice: Write sounds, words, and sentences to reinforce skills.

6. Decodable Reading: Use decodable readers or All-in-One Text Sheets to develop fluency.

7. Vocabulary Building: Introduce and reinforce new vocabulary words.

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