So You Have a Student That Needs Phonics Instruction...Now What?

Use phonics instruction to reverse learning loss. Drive meaningful achievement in the new semester.

During the first half of this school year, it was evident that students suffered from learning loss during the pandemic. Many are reading and writing far below grade level. You can use phonics instruction to get them back on track during the new semester.

Students need this pivotal and continuous learning experience to acquire, develop, and master language. Strong phonics instruction introduces and solidifies the relationship between letter and sound. Students—whether primary or secondary, native speakers or English Language Learners—benefit from the explicit direction, explanation, and instruction on the words they are hearing, reading, and writing.

• What are the basic tenets of phonics?
• What does the research show in terms of phonics instruction?
• How does a strong phonics foundation drive reading and writing achievement?
• How can you integrate phonics in a meaningful and engaging way throughout lessons and routines?