For an explanation of the techniques
of direct instruction, see a summary
of the book Direct Instruction
Reading by D. Carnine, J. Silbert,
and Scott Foresman author
Edward Kame'enui.
Have students
create their own checklists to use
when proofing their writing. Help
them focus on trouble spots by
making
personal lists of frequently
misspelled
words and common
grammar
and mechanics mistakes.
Phonics is instruction in the
relationships
between letters
and
sounds.
Be sure to schedule
time for students to
work on the unit
inquiry project "Natural
Wonders."
This week students
combine the
information they have
collected to
answer their
inquiry questions.