The teaching template is the same for all 90 lessons. More detailed instructions are available at the start of the Pre-Unit and at the start of Unit 1. Here is a brief overview of the four steps for teaching each lesson.
Teaching Template for All 90 Lessons
- Read.
- Discuss word meanings.
- Spell.
- Mark the chart.
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READ. To begin a lesson, point with a sharpened pencil to the first letter (left side) of the first word in Roman numeral I, so that your student knows where to focus his eyes. Tell him that, in English, we always read in one direction, from left to right. Direct your student to sound out the letters in the word and not skip any letters. Next, in the same manner, point to the left side of the other words in the list and have your student read these words out loud.
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DISCUSS WORD MEANINGS. Discuss the meaning of words as you go through each lesson. Relax and simply chat about the words. This is important! Keep a dictionary handy for reference.
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SPELL. Call out (recite) the words in the lesson and have your student write them on notebook paper. Continue practicing the lesson words until your student writes them accurately and without hesitation.
When you are finished with a lesson, ask your student if he wants to read the entire lesson again or reread one or more of the word lists. Total mastery of the word patterns is more important than speed!
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MARK THE CHART. Use one of the completion (progress) charts supplied at the back of this book to keep a record of your student’s achievement. Enter a 100 each time he succeeds in accurately reading and spelling a word list.
Advice for Teachers and Tutors:
Relax. Smile! Keep It Simple
An instructor does not need to have all the answers or instantly understand every concept in this book. The teacher just needs to be able to read the words in the current lesson and follow simple instructions.
Do check a dictionary if a word’s meaning is unknown or difficult to explain.
Do not let the information in this curriculum overwhelm or stress you. Can you read the words in the list? If so, you are qualified to teach the lesson.