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Written by Elizabeth Leigh Scagel and Rebecca Shivone Smith Teacher Instructions by Megan Schmitt A special thanks to the classroom teachers, reading specialists, special education teachers and our children for their valuable input and contributions to the writing of this curriculum. Classical School Solutions©2023 Classical School Solutions|classicalschoolsolutions.com All rights reserved
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IINTRODUCTION1HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE3READERS IN RHYME SCOPE AND SEQUENCE4PHONOGRAM LIST8LESSON 1: IE Reader suggestion: 61- Piggie Wiggie•Teacher Notes Lesson 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D10•Nursery Rhyme: “Piggie Wiggie Willie Randy”17•Picture Study: “Home At Last” by Arthur J. Elsley Arthur J. Elsley 29LESSON 2: IGH Reader suggestion: 62- Outfoxed•Teacher Notes Lesson 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D31•Nursery Rhyme: “Star Light Star Bright”38•Picture Study: Cosy Home-Jessie Wilcox Smith50LESSON 3: EW Reader suggestion: 63- Three Kittens•Teacher Notes Lesson 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D52•Nursery Rhyme: “Little Robin Redbreast”59•Picture Study: Little Boy Blue-Ethel Franklin Betts71LESSON 4: EU, DGE Reader suggestion: 64- Billy Goats Gruff•Teacher Notes Lesson 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D73•Nursery Rhyme: “The Torn Dress”80•Picture Study: Little Red Riding Hood-Jessie Willcox Smith92LESSON 5: KN, GN Reader suggestion: 65-Lion and Mouse•Teacher Notes Lesson 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D94•Nursery Rhyme: “Ride, Ride Away”101•Picture Study: Gold Knight-T. M a c k e n z i e113LESSON 6: GU, PH Reader Suggestion: 66- Chicken Little•Teacher Notes Lesson 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D115•Nursery Rhyme: “The Make Believe Express”122•Picture Study: Swimming Hole-John Ford Clymer134
IILESSON 7: WR Reader Suggestion: 67- Wee Rabbit•Teacher Notes Lesson 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D136•Nursery Rhyme: “The Wedding of Miss Jenny Wren”143•Picture Study: School Boy-Honor Appleton155LESSON 8: OUGH Reader Suggestion: 68- Mother Goose•Teacher Notes Lesson 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D157•Nursery Rhyme: “Our Dog”164•Picture Study: A Book Each-Anne Anderson176LESSON 9: TI Reader Suggestion: 69- Home at Last•Teacher Notes Lesson 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D178•Nursery Rhyme: “Old Mother Goose”185•Picture Study: Old Mother Goose-Anne Anderson197LESSON 10: SI Reader Suggestion: 70- Flee the Bee•Teacher Notes Lesson 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D199•Nursery Rhyme: “There was an old Woman tossed up in a Basket”206•Picture Study: Needlework-Olga Geese Bogart218LESSON 11: CI Reader Suggestion: 71- Robin and Wren•Teacher Notes Lesson 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D220•Nursery Rhyme: “The Cry Baby”227•Picture Study: Jungle Tales-James Jebusa Shannon239LESSON 12: Review OW, OU Reader Suggestion: 72- Brown Hen •Teacher Notes Lesson 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D241•Nursery Rhyme: “Four-And-Twenty Tailors”248•Picture Study: Left Behind-Helena Maguire260LESSON 13: Sounds of "O" Reader Suggestion: 73- Mouse Tale •Teacher Notes Lesson 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D262•Nursery Rhyme: “Blow, Wind, Blow”269•Picture Study: Esbjorn Doing His Homework-Carl Larsson281LESSON 14: Sounds of "A" Reader Suggestion: 74- Goldenhair•Teacher Notes Lesson 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D283•Nursery Rhyme: “The First of May”290•Picture Study: Infant Joy-Honor Appleton302
IIILESSON 15: Syllables, Review OY, OI, TCH Reader Suggestion: 75-Chicken Scratch•Teacher Notes Lesson 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D304•Nursery Rhyme: “Willie Boy, Willie Boy”311•Picture Study: The Wild, Spectacular Race for Dinner-N.C. Wyeth 323LESSON 16: Syllables, Review AW, AU, ED Reader Suggestion: 76- Clever Pig•Teacher Notes Lesson 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D325•Nursery Rhyme: “The Butterfly”332•Picture Study: “The First Steps, after Millet” by Vincent Van Gough344LESSON 17: Syllables, Review NG, DGE Reader Suggestion: 77-Bluebird•Teacher Notes Lesson 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D346•Nursery Rhyme: “The Wind and the Clothes Line”353•Picture Study: Little Miss Muffet-Ethel Franklin Betts365LESSON 18: Review Sounds of "E" Reader Suggestion: 78-Jack-O-Lantern•Teacher Notes Lesson 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D367•Nursery Rhyme: "O Daddy, Dear, Stay Home With Me”374•Picture Study: Gone Fishing-Albert Kaye386LESSON 19: Review Sounds of “oo” Reader Suggestion: 79- Little Girl Blue•Teacher Notes Lesson 19A, 19B, 19C, 19D388•Nursery Rhyme: “The Balloon Man”395•Picture Study: The Sleeping Beauty-Arthur Rackham407LESSON 20: Review Sounds of "N" Reader Suggestion: 80- Stars in Sky•Teacher Notes Lesson 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D409•Nursery Rhyme: “Do You Know What I Am?”416•Picture Study: The Doors to Fairyland-Margaret Tarrant428
TEACHER’S NOTESLesson 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D©2023 Classical School Solutions10Phonograms we are working on this week: IE Nursery Rhyme: “Piggie Wiggie Willie”Read Aloud Reader•Dry Erase Boards"•Letter Tiles"•Plastic Sheet Protectors"Readers In Rhyme Silver Set 61-70"• 61. Piggie WiggieLetter Tiles • Guide students to sound out their phonogram tiles to build words from the lesson. You can do this as a class (guided) to begin with and slowly move it to independent work. Dry Erase Board activities •Guide students to sound out and write words from each lesson onto their dry erase board. You can do this as a class (guided) to begin with and slowly move it to independent work. Plastic Sheet Protector activities •Use plastic sheet protectors to create dry erase sheets for students to copy words . You can place phonogram sheets from the lesson in the sheet protectors and let the student complete the work this way. Phonics Bingo •Play games of phonics bingo. Dictation-On a separate piece of lined paper •When dictating phonograms make sure to say all the sounds each phonogram makes. When dictating sentences say each word in the sentence slowly allowing students time to sound out and write the words. Once the students have written the complete sentence, say it again slowly allowing students to check their work. You can gradually increase the pace as the students are ready. Read Aloud •We recommend daily read aloud time. Set aside 15-30 minutes per day for reading and discussion/narration.Materials•The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden Chapters 1-3Consult Reader Guides for helpful vocabulary and comprehension questions.
Lesson 1A©2023 Classical School Solutions11Phonics PracticePhonogram ieRead to the student: The phonogram ie says /E/I/ as in “cookie” and “pie." Today we will focus on the second sound of ie /I/ First read each sound in the words below, then put them together to read the word. Have the student point to the phonograms and say their sounds.Daily Dictation: (When dictating phonograms make sure to say all the sounds each phonogram makes. When dictating sentences say each word in the sentence slowly allowing students time to sound out and write the words. Once the students have written the complete sentence, say it again slowly allowing students to check their work. You can gradually increase the pace as the students are ready.) Phonograms of the day: OA /O/ (as in boat), QU /kw/, UI /oo/ (as in fruit), EIGH /A/ the 4-letter /A/, AU /aw/ that we MAY NOT use at the end of a word, OY /oy/ that we MAY use at the end of a word, Sentence of the day: Ben will play at home all day.
Lesson 1A©2023 Classical School Solutions12Have the student read the words, circle the word that matches the picture and then write the word. Read to the student: Read the sentences below. All phonograms have been underlined for you. The arrows remind you of the “silent e” words.1. The safe was cracked by a thief.2. The little birdie flies across the field.3. Annie made a batch of cookies.4. The birthday cake had three tiers.Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. c-a-k-ecakeg-a-m-egamec-a-v-ecaves-a-f-esafev-i-n-evinel-i-f-elifef-i-n-efinew-i-p-ewipeJbake2Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. c-a-k-ecakeg-a-m-egamec-a-v-ecaves-a-f-esafev-i-n-evinel-i-f-elifef-i-n-efinew-i-p-ewipeJbake2Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. c-a-k-ecakeg-a-m-egamec-a-v-ecaves-a-f-esafev-i-n-evinel-i-f-elifef-i-n-efinew-i-p-ewipeJbakecheerchiefchillbunnybirdiebabycookiecoolcootieshedshipshieldPhonics Practice
Lesson 1A©2023 Classical School Solutions13HandwritingWrite all of the lowercase alphabet letters in order in the boxes below.a1acdgqo1ca1acdgqo1c1347151713417715Fill in the boxes below with the letters that match the numbered boxes above.We call these cursive letters “Egg Letters.” The stroke to make these letters goes around the egg.a1acdgqo1cTRACE1. Starting from the baseline at the arrow, trace the stroke with YOUR FINGER first. As your trace you will say “OVER EGG” pause at the dot then trace back to the baseline saying “BACKSTROKE.” Then using a pencil trace the first six strokes repeating “OVER EGG, BACKSTROKE”a1acdgqo1c2. Using a pencil WRITE the first six strokes repeating “OVER EGG, BACKSTROKE” starting on the arrow at the baseline.WRITE
Lesson 1A©2023 Classical School Solutions14GrammarParts of Speech: nouns and verbs Read to the student: A noun is a word that names a person place or thing. A verb is an action word! Play the grammar game below by filling in the blanks with either a noun or a verb. You can make the story as silly as you like. Play the grammar game. Fill in the blanks with the nouns or verbs found in the lists below: why did you run to the parkCapitalization and punctuation: Correct and rewrite the sentences below: Read to the student: An exclamation mark(!) is used at the end of a sentence that shows strong emotion. Example: I love that! Fix the sentences below using correct punctuation and capitalization. Always remember to capitalize the first word of a sentence. 1. Sam has toin the cowsfeedfieldeatbarncookhorsepackNounsVerbsthe
Lesson 1B©2023 Classical School Solutions15Have the student point to the phonograms and say their sounds.Day 1Day 3Day 2 and 4Daily Dictation: Phonograms of the day: EI /A/ /E/ that we MAY NOT use at the end of a word, ED /ed/ /d/ /t/, CH /ch/ /k/ /sh/, EIGH /A/ the 4-letter /A/, TCH /ch/ the 3-letter /ch/, OY /oy/ that we MAY use at the end of a word Sentence of the day: When will you be home from the play?th\\fgr\\fy\\ldf\\ldp\\rt\\sfl\\scr\\ssk\\sd\\dieUse the phonogram ie to make words below. The first one is done for you as an example. Remember the two sounds of “ie” /E/I/. Write the word and read the word out loud.2Milk and Cookie are a match made in Heaven.Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. c-a-k-ecakeg-a-m-egamec-a-v-ecaves-a-f-esafev-i-n-evinel-i-f-elifef-i-n-efinew-i-p-ewipeJbake2Phonics Practice
Lesson 1B©2023 Classical School Solutions16\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\veggiesrubiesfriescriesthievesliliesRead to the student: Copy each word on the line below and underline the phonograms in the word. Put a number 2 above each phonogram with the second sound of IE /I/. Match each word with the appropriate picture.Phonics Practice
Lesson 1B©2023 Classical School Solutions17PoetryPiggie Wiggie Willie Randy Ate too many sticks of candy Too much ice-cream, too much cake Then he kept us all awake As he tossed about and cried With that pain in his inside. * * * * It’s really better not to stuff But stop when you have had enough!Piggie Wiggie WillieSay to the student: Underline all of the “ie” words in the poem. Can you tell the words at the end of the lines that rhyme?
Lesson 1B©2023 Classical School Solutions18Piggie Wiggie Willie RandyAte too many sticks of candy Too much ice-cream, too much cake CopyworkCopy the lines below in your best handwriting.Piggie Wiggie Willie RandyAte too many sticks of candy Too much ice-cream, too much cake Follow the steps below to draw your own cake in the box provided.
Lesson 1B©2023 Classical School Solutions19Write all of the lowercase alphabet letters in order in the boxes below.a1acdgqo1ca1acdgqo1c1347151713417715Fill in the boxes below with the letters that match the numbered boxes above.We call these cursive letters “Egg Letters.” The stroke to make these letters goes around the egg.a1acdgqo1cTRACE1. Starting from the baseline at the arrow, trace the stroke with YOUR FINGER first. As your trace you will say “OVER EGG” pause at the dot then trace back to the baseline saying “BACKSTROKE.” Then using a pencil trace the first six strokes repeating “OVER EGG, BACKSTROKE”a1acdgqo1c2. Using a pencil WRITE the first six strokes repeating “OVER EGG, BACKSTROKE” starting on the arrow at the baseline.WRITEa1acdgqo1cWRITE3. Write the first six strokes repeating “OVER EGG, BACKSTROKE” starting on the arrow at the baseline.Handwriting
Lesson 1B©2023 Classical School Solutions20GrammarWritten Exercise - Dictation: Have your student listen as you read the lines of the poem “Piggie Wiggie Willie." Have them complete the missing words in the section below. Gently have your student erase or cross out and correct any mistakes. Be sure to spell all the words correctly. Wiggie Willie Randy Ate too many of candy Too much , too much cake Then he kept us all As he tossed about and With that in his inside. * * * * It’s better not to stuff But stop you have had enough!
Lesson 1C©2023 Classical School Solutions21\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\1. thief2. fried3. spies4. yield5. lied6. grief7. allies8. pried9. priest10. cutieDaily Dictation: Dictate the words below to the student. Have the student write each word in the column according to which sound of ie the word uses. Make sure they underline the phonogram and notate with a “2” above the second sound of ie. The first two have been completed as an example.ie-/E/ie-/I/2thieffried2Have the student point to the phonograms and say their sounds.Day 1Day 3Day 2 and 4\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\Phonics Practice
Lesson 1C©2023 Classical School Solutions22puppiescriedtieveggiesliliesthievesrubiespriest1823456 7!"#$%&'(Crossword ieHave the student complete the crossword. The words are included in the box below to help with spelling. Have the student say the word out loud as they write it.22Phonics Practice
Lesson 1C©2023 Classical School Solutions23Handwriting1. Starting from the baseline at the arrow, trace the stroke. As your trace you will say “OVER EGG” pause at the dot then trace back to the baseline saying “BACKSTROKE.”2. Using a pencil WRITE the first six strokes repeating “OVER EGG, BACKSTROKE” starting on the arrow at the baseline.3. Write the first six strokes repeating “OVER EGG, BACKSTROKE” starting on the arrow at the baseline.1acdgqoaacdgqoc dgqoPractice your cursive egg letters below.4. Starting at the dot trace the form of each egg letter. Do not connect the letters. Say, “Backstroke (a)(c)(d)(g)(q)(o)”5. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “a” and say “over egg.” Pause and then backstroke and complete the letter saying “backstroke (a).” Do this for each letter without lifting your pencil.6. Do it again! “Over egg, backstroke A”, “Over egg, backstroke C”, “Over egg, backstroke d”, “Over egg, backstroke G”, “Over egg, backstroke Q”, “Over egg, backstroke O”
Lesson 1C©2023 Classical School Solutions24GrammarParts of Speech: nouns and verbs Read to the student: A noun is a word that names a person place or thing. A verb is an action word! Play the grammar game below by filling in the blanks with either a noun or a verb. You can make the story as silly as you like. Play the grammar game. Fill in the blanks with the nouns or verbs found in the lists below:mr jones is my math teacherCapitalization and punctuation: Correct and rewrite the sentences below: Read to the student: An exclamation mark(!) is used at the end of a sentence that shows strong emotion. Example: I love that! Fix the sentences below using correct punctuation and capitalization. Always remember to capitalize the first word of a sentence. Ben and zooseessheepspotsmonkeyviewslionthrowsNounsVerbsat the
Lesson 1D©2023 Classical School Solutions25Have the student point to the phonograms and say their sounds.Day 1Day 3Day 2 and 4Dictation: Phonograms : OA /O/ (as in boat), CK /k/ the 2 letter /k/, UI /oo/ (as in fruit), EIGH /A/ the 4-letter /A/, TCH /ch/ the 3-letter /ch/, OI /oy/ that we may NOT use at the end of a word Sentence of the day: We play by the hay in the barn.Missing PhonogramsUse the phonogram tiles above to help you fill in the missing phonograms. The first one has been completed for you as an example.k\\\sn\\\lmon\\\s\\\p\\\r w\\\\\wi\\\sh\\ldeacheerchiefchillbunnybirdiebabycookiecoolcootieshedshipshieldThe Pizza Pie family are ready for the party.2Phonics Practice
Lesson 1D©2023 Classical School Solutions26Complete the sentences sounds of ie.Have the student fill in the sentences below with the correct word. Have them read each sentence out loud as they write.8. The police caught the jewel \\\\\\\ .7. I love to eat apple \\\\\\\ .6. I like to bake \\\\\\\\\ with Grandma.5. Mom says I must eat my \\\\\\\\\\.4. My sister \\\\\\ when she can't have candy.1. The boy \\\\\\\\ his shoes all by himself.3. My sister's daughter is my \\\\\\\\\. 2. We will buy tickets for the \\\\\\\\.tied tailmuddy movieniece nestties criesveggies vowelsbabies cookieslie piethief griefPhonics Practice
Lesson 1D©2023 Classical School Solutions27HandwritingThen he kept us all awakeAs he tossed about and cried With that pain in his inside. Then he kept us all awakeAs he tossed about and cried With that pain in his inside. Copy the lines below in your best handwriting.Draw the candy or cake that your think Piggie Wiggie Willie Randy is eating.
Lesson 1D©2023 Classical School Solutions281acdgqoacdgqogqoPractice your cursive egg letters below.1. Starting at the dot trace the backstroke form of each egg letter. Do not connect the letters. Say, “Backstroke (a)(c)(d)(g)(q)(o)”2. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “a” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (a).” Do this for each letter without lifting your pencil.3. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “a” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (a).” Do this for each letter A without lifting your pencil.4. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “c” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (c).” Do this for each letter C without lifting your pencil.6. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “c” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke(c)(a).” Do this for each letter without lifting your pencil.3. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “a” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (a)(c).” Do this for each letter without lifting your pencil.Handwriting
Lesson 1D©2023 Classical School Solutions29Picture StudyRead to the student: Let’s explore this picture. How many children are in the picture?What are the children doing? How many animals are in the picture? What animal is the little girl holding? Is it winter or summer? What is the woman in the picture doing? Are the children happy or sad? What do you think the children’s names are? Home At Last Arthur J. Elsley
Lesson 1D©2023 Classical School Solutions30GrammarFor example: fast and slow Capitalization and punctuation: Write a sentence about the picture on the prior page: (Teacher: Gently correct any mistakes and have your student erase or cross out and correct them.) Read to the student: Capitalize the first word of a sentence. Place a question mark (?) at the end of a sentence that asks a question. Place a period (.) at the end of a sentence that is a statement. Parts of Speech: Read to the student: Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Write the antonym for the following words from the word list below:bigwhiteinsmallblackout
TEACHER’S NOTESLesson 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D©2023 Classical School Solutions31Phonograms we are working on this week: IGH Nursery Rhyme: “Star Light Star Bright” Popular English Nursery RhymeOutfoxedRead Aloud Reader•Dry Erase Boards"•Letter Tiles"•Plastic Sheet Protectors"Readers In Rhyme Silver Set 61-70"• 62. OutfoxedLetter Tiles • Guide students to sound out their phonogram tiles to build words from the lesson. You can do this as a class (guided) to begin with and slowly move it to independent work. Dry Erase Board activities •Guide students to sound out and write words from each lesson onto their dry erase board. You can do this as a class (guided) to begin with and slowly move it to independent work. Plastic Sheet Protector activities •Use plastic sheet protectors to create dry erase sheets for students to copy words . You can place phonogram sheets from the lesson in the sheet protectors and let the student complete the work this way. Phonics Bingo •Play games of phonics bingo. Dictation-On a separate piece of lined paper •When dictating phonograms make sure to say all the sounds each phonogram makes. When dictating sentences say each word in the sentence slowly allowing students time to sound out and write the words. Once the students have written the complete sentence, say it again slowly allowing students to check their work. You can gradually increase the pace as the students are ready. Read Aloud •We recommend daily read aloud time. Set aside 15-30 minutes per day for reading and discussion/narration.Materials•The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden Chapters 4-6Consult Reader Guides for helpful vocabulary and comprehension questions.
Lesson 2A©2023 Classical School Solutions32Have the student point to the phonograms and say their sounds.Day 1Day 3Day 2 and 4Daily Dictation: Phonograms of the day: EA /E/ /e/ /A/, ED /ed/ /d/ /t/, EY /A/ /E/ that we MAY use at the end of a word, EIGH /A/ the 4-letter /A/, TCH /ch/ the 3-letter /ch/, OA /O/(as in boat) Sentence of the day: The cow drank water and ate hay.Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. n-igh-tnighth-ighhighl-igh-tlightf-igh-tfights-ighsighth-ighthighm-igh-tmightt-igh-ttightRead to the student: The phonogram igh says /I/ the three letter I, as in “night." First read each sound in the words below, then put them together to read the word. Phonogram igh1. I will use all my might to lift the heavy logs.2. We went the wrong way when we turned right.3. I can jump higher than my little sister.4. My mom thinks highly of my dance teacher.Read to the student: Read the sentences below. All phonograms have been underlined for you. The arrows remind you of the “silent e” words.Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. c-a-k-ecakeg-a-m-egamec-a-v-ecaves-a-f-esafev-i-n-evinel-i-f-elifef-i-n-efinew-i-p-ewipeJbake22Phonics Practice
Lesson 2A©2023 Classical School Solutions33feelfightfisthighwayhallwayhighlyfightflightfloodthinthinkthighnineniftynightlightlinelimeHave the student read the words, circle the word that matches the picture and then write the word. Phonics Practice
Lesson 2A©2023 Classical School Solutions34Handwriting1acdgqoPractice your cursive egg letters below.1. Starting at the dot trace the backstroke form of each egg letter. Do not connect the letters. Say, “Backstroke (a)(c)(d)(g)(q)(o)”2. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “a” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (a).” Do this for each letter without lifting your pencil.3. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “d” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (d).” Do this for each letter D without lifting your pencil.4. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “g” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (g).” Do this for each letter G without lifting your pencil.6. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “g” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke(g)(d).” Do this for each letter without lifting your pencil.3. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “d” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (d)(d).” Do this for each letter without lifting your pencil.
Lesson 2A©2023 Classical School Solutions35GrammarParts of Speech: nouns and verbs Read to the student: A noun is a word that names a person place or thing. A verb is an action word! Play the grammar game below by filling in the blanks with either a noun or a verb. You can make the story as silly as you like. Play the grammar game. Fill in the blanks with the nouns or verbs found in the lists below: did mrs vargas comeCapitalization and punctuation: Correct and rewrite the sentences below: Read to the student: An exclamation mark(!) is used at the end of a sentence that shows strong emotion. Example: I love that! Fix the sentences below using correct punctuation and capitalization. Always remember to capitalize the first word of a sentence. 1.Sallyin the cookiesatecakesboughtpackagemadeovenpackedNounsVerbslots of
Lesson 2B©2023 Classical School Solutions36Have the student point to the phonograms and say their sounds.Day 3Day 2 and 4Daily Dictation: Phonograms of the day: OE /O/(as in toe), IE /E/ /I, UI /oo/ (as in fruit), EI /A/ /E/ that we MAY NOT use at the end of a word, TCH /ch/ the 3-letter /ch, ED /ed/ /d/ /t/ Sentence of the day: I use worms to catch fish.Use the phonogram igh to make words below. The first two are done for you as an example. Write the word and read the word out loud.s\\\l\\\tn\\\th\\\sl\\\tfr\\\th\\\lyalr\\\tm\\\tys\\\edighReading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. Mr. Sun shines brightly and gives daylight to the world.Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. c-a-k-ecakeg-a-m-egamec-a-v-ecaves-a-f-esafev-i-n-evinel-i-f-elifef-i-n-efinew-i-p-ewipeJbakePhonics Practice
Lesson 2B©2023 Classical School Solutions37fl\\\tp\\h\\\wayl\\\tcr\\sfr\\sRead to the student: Use the correct phonogram ie or igh to make words below. Write the words, read the words Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. Phonics Practice
Lesson 2B©2023 Classical School Solutions38PoetryStar light, star bright, Ve ry fi rs t s t ar I ’ ve se e n to n ig h t; I wish you may, I wish you might Give me the wish I wish tonight. Star Light Star BrightSay to the student: Underline all of the “igh” words in the poem. Can you tell the words at the end of the lines that rhyme? Say the poem together daily and have the students learn by heart for recitation. Recitation Is recommended for the end of the week. Have the students recite the poem chorally and a few students can be selected to present the poem in a small group or individually.
Lesson 2B©2023 Classical School Solutions39Star light, star bright,Very first star I've seen tonight; I wish you may, I wish you might Give me the wish I wish tonight. Star light, star bright,Very first star I've seen tonight; I wish you may, I wish you might Give me the wish I wish tonight. Copy the lines below in your best handwriting.Add stars to the scene. Color the picture.Copywork
Lesson 2B©2023 Classical School Solutions401acdgqo1. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “a” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “Backstroke (a)(c)(d)(g)(q)(o)”” Do this for each letter without lifting your pencil.2. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “a” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (a).” Do this to complete six letters without lifting your pencil.3. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “c” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (c).” Do this to complete six letters without lifting your pencil.4. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “d” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (d).” Do this to complete six letters without lifting your pencil.5. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “g” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (g).” Do this to complete six letters without lifting your pencil.6. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “q” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (q).” Do this to complete six letters without lifting your pencil.7. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “o” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “backstroke (o).” Do this to complete six letters without lifting your pencil.Practice your cursive egg letters below.Handwriting
Lesson 2B©2023 Classical School Solutions41GrammarWritten Exercise - Dictation: Have your student listen as you read the lines of the poem “Star Light Star Bright." Have them complete the missing words in the section below. Gently have your student erase or cross out and correct any mistakes. Be sure to spell all the words correctly. Star , star , Very star I’ve seen ; I you may, I wish you me the wish I wish .
Lesson 2C©2023 Classical School Solutions42Have the student point to the phonograms and say their sounds.Day 3Day 2 and 4Daily Dictation: Phonograms of the day: EY /A/ /E/ that we MAY use at the end of a word, NG /ng/, UI /oo/ (as in fruit), EIGH /A/ the 4-letter /A/, CH /ch/ /k/ /sh/, OY /oy/ that we MAY use at the end of a word, Sentence of the day: Jen likes to braid her hair.See how many words can you make with the phonogram “igh” using the letters in the boxes below. You will need to use some of the letters more than once. thsmrf\\igh\\\\igh\\\\igh\\\\igh\\\\igh\\\\igh\\\\igh\\\\igh\\nReading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. Tonight we camp here and tomorrow we will scale the highest peak.Reading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. c-a-k-ecakeg-a-m-egamec-a-v-ecaves-a-f-esafev-i-n-evinel-i-f-elifef-i-n-efinew-i-p-ewipeJbakeReading Warm Up: Have your child point to each phonogram and say the sound. c-a-k-ecakeg-a-m-egamec-a-v-ecaves-a-f-esafev-i-n-evinel-i-f-elifef-i-n-efinew-i-p-ewipeJbakePhonics Practice
Lesson 2C©2023 Classical School Solutions4318234 567!"#$%&'(midnighthighwaythighrightnight owlfighthightopflightHave the student complete the crossword. The words are included in the box below to help with spelling. Have the student say the word(s) out loud as they write it.Phonics Practice
Lesson 2C©2023 Classical School Solutions44Handwriting1. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “a” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “Backstroke (a)(c)(d)(g)(q)(o)”” Do this for each letter without lifting your pencil.Practice your cursive egg letters below.1acdgqo1acdgqo1acdgqoTrace the egg letters pairs and then write your own on the lines below.1acdgqoDraw acorns in the squirrels paws. Add anything else you’d like to the scene.
Lesson 2C©2023 Classical School Solutions45GrammarParts of Speech: nouns and verbs Read to the student: A noun is a word that names a person place or thing. A verb is an action word! Play the grammar game below by filling in the blanks with either a noun or a verb. You can make the story as silly as you like. Play the grammar game. Fill in the blanks with the nouns or verbs found in the lists below:is hope church on daisy driveCapitalization and punctuation: Correct and rewrite the sentences below: Read to the student: An exclamation mark(!) is used at the end of a sentence that shows strong emotion. Example: I love that! Fix the sentences below using correct punctuation and capitalization. Always remember to capitalize the first word of a sentence. 1. A squirrelseespuppyspotstreeviewstablethrowsNounsVerbsunder thea
Lesson 2D©2023 Classical School Solutions46Have the student point to the phonograms and say their sounds.Day 3Day 2 and 4Dictation: Phonograms: IE /E/ /I/, IGH /I/ the 3-letter /I/, OU /ow/ /O/ /oo/ /u/, EIGH /A/ the 4-letter /A/, AU /aw/ that we MAY NOT use at the end of a word, EI /A/ /E/ that we MAY NOT use at the end of a word Sentence of the day: We will go when the rain stops.Missing PhonogramsUse the picture clues to help you complete the words below. Use your phonogram tiles above to help you if you get stuck. Remember, all of the vowel pairs are red and all the other phonograms are blue. The first one is completed for you as an example.donk\\du\\c\\\r\\sterb\\\rt\\tleh\\set\\keyeaPhonics Practice
Lesson 2D©2023 Classical School Solutions47Complete the sentences sounds of igh.Have the student fill in the sentences below with the correct word. Have them read each sentence out loud as they write.8. I wear \\\\\\\ sneakers when I play basketball.7. I like to watch the stars shine at \\\\\\\ .6. There is a \\\\\\\ wind blowing today.5. I don't like driving on the \\\\\\\\\\.4. My \\\\\\ leaves Miami at 6:00pm.1. I will compete in the \\\\\\\ jump. 3. I wear sun glasses when it is very \\\\\\\. 2. My pants from last year are too \\\\\\\\.light tighthigh hailbride brightflight fighthighway hikemeaty mightynight nesthighly hightopPhonics Practice
Lesson 2D©2023 Classical School Solutions48Star light, star bright,Very first star I've seen tonight; I wish you may, I wish you might Give me the wish I wish tonight. Copy the lines below in your best handwriting.Draw a night sky.Copywork
Lesson 2D©2023 Classical School Solutions491. Starting at the baseline, trace the first stroke for letter “a” and say “over egg.” Pause at the dot and then backstroke to complete the letter saying “Backstroke (a)(c)(d)(g)(q)(o)”” Do this for each letter without lifting your pencil.Practice your cursive egg letters below.1acdgqo1acdgqoTrace the egg letters pairs and then write your own on the lines below.1acdgqo1acdgqo1acdgqo1acdgqoCopy the pictures in the boxes below.Handwriting
Lesson 2D©2023 Classical School Solutions503. Picture StudyRead to the student: Let’s explore this picture. How many children are in the picture?What are the children doing? See the rosy color in the girls cheeks. Do you think they are cold or warm? Do you think they are being quiet or loud? Why do you think so? Find a teacup. Find doll shoes. What do you think the girl’s names are?
Lesson 2D©2023 Classical School Solutions51GrammarFor example: fast and quick Capitalization and punctuation: Write a sentence about the picture on the prior page: (Teacher: Gently correct any mistakes and have your student erase or cross out and rewrite correctly.) Read to the student: Capitalize the first word of a sentence. Place a question mark (?) at the end of a sentence that asks a question. Place a period (.) at the end of a sentence that is a statement. Parts of Speech: Read to the student: Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Write the synonym for the following words from the word list below:tinydarkbeautifulsmallblackpretty