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Copy of the slides presented during the December 14th tutor training.

Additional videos you may wish to watch:

Learner's Perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sQc8AINetM

Teaching Grammar in Context video -This is a collection of videos.

https://www.newamericanhorizons.org/training-videos

Feel free to watch these at your leisure.

You may choose to watch all the videos for educational/training purposes. However, there is one in particular I would recommend. When you hover over the video pane, there is a slider on the right-hand side allowing you to scroll through videos. Select the 4th video, labeled "Teaching Grammar in Real-Life Context." It should be 32:09 minutes long - you can watch the first 10 minutes to get a great understanding of the techniques this teacher uses to go through different verb tenses using a timeline and images

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Download and print this form. You can use this with your learners to plan your sessions.

The second page has space for you to record notes and reflections from class.

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Conversation prompts to talk about events surrounding the Carpinteria 60th Anniversary events. You could use these as ice breakers during your sessions

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03 - Summer Activities Story and Comprehension Questions for ESL Students

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This PDF gives you ideas of what to do with each section

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Vocabulary Chart, Worksheet, Graphic Organizer

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Vocabulary Chart, Worksheet, Graphic Organizer

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Vocabulary organizer to help your learner or you keep track of new words they are learning and what they mean. You could also add a visual to help.

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Copy of the slides presented during the March 30th tutor training.

Links to video:

Learner's Perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sQc8AINetM

Teaching Grammar in Context video -

https://www.newamericanhorizons.org/training-videos

This video was not shown during training due to time constraints. Feel free to watch this at your leisure.

This is a collection of videos. When you hover over the video pane, there is a slider on the right-hand side allowing you to scroll through videos. Select the 4th video, labeled "Teaching Grammar in Real-Life Contex." it should be 32:09 minutes long - you can watch the first 10 minutes to get a great understanding of the techniques this teacher uses to go through different verb tenses using a timeline and images

https://www.newamericanhorizons.org/training-videos

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This is the online version of a simplified newspaper filled with current news as well as interest pieces that you can use during your session or as homework for your learner.

There is also a simplified crossword puzzle and a word search you could complete with your learners as a fun game to practice vocabulary

When you click into a news story you will also find a "article exercise" with questions about the article you just read to test for comprehension.

There is also a Teacher's Guide to this week's article that gives you questions about the news article as well as other activity ideas.

Each article also comes with an audio version so you and your learner can listen to the story while they are reading.

You will also find a list of vocabulary words that you can hover over to get the definition.

News for You helps to build reading, vocabulary, and English language skills in the context of current events and high-interest news stories.

Use this password to access the online version: 374015

This resource is also available as a print copy that we can sign up for or print for you if that would be better.

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Easy-to-read news stories that can help you learn to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

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Free online fluency resource

345 leveled reading and engaging activities for learners and tutors in a variety of formats

Each option includes the original story, along with a Quizlet study set to practice and learn the story vocabulary and a Google Forms quiz for learners to check their comprehension.

All the resources on this website can be copied, customized and shared with learners. The instructor resource wakelet includes links to all 1,000+ mobile resources, as well as copies of the google forms quizzes so you can get reports on your learner's performance.

There is also an app that your learner can download to practice in their own time

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Co-created by adult educators using stories from Reading Skills for Today’s Adults (RSTA), CrowdED Learning is proud to offer 345 leveled readings and engaging activities to learners and instructors in a variety of formats.

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Always encourage your learner to take time to write.

If you can think it, you can say it. If you can say it, you can write it!

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Common phrases in English with Spanish translation and example of their use

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Using Board Games to Foster Fun with Language

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Using Board Games to Foster Fun with Language

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Notes from a webinar I watched about incorporating board games into your tutoring sessions.

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Using Board Games to Foster Fun with Language

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Podcast - Learn English (Voice of America)

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Podcast - Learn English (Voice of America)

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Web version: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7987289.html

Apple Podcast version: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voa-learning-english-podcast-voa-learning-english/id109522474

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On today's podcast, learn about Robert Goddard, America's first rocket scientist; France says it has taken a big step in nuclear fusion; get expert advice on how to avoid eye problems from computer screens; then, tricky partitive nouns on Lesson of the Day.

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On today's podcast, learn about Robert Goddard, America's first rocket scientist; France says it has taken a big step in nuclear fusion; get expert advice on how to avoid eye problems from computer screens; then, tricky partitive nouns on Lesson of the Day.

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These guideposts keep you focused on your learner's goals and provide a key component of adult learning and development: reflection and evaluating. These steps can help you build productive lesson plans and activities based on your learner's needs and interests.

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This short video shared by Read Santa Clara explains how to use non-traditional materials in lessons with your learner.

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This list was compiled by The New York Times and has great story topics formed as questions to help learners get started. The full article can be read here if you are curious about how the list was created:

500 Prompts for Narrative and Personal Writing - The New York Times

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This video demonstrates a learner and tutor discussing the value of writing using a dialog journal.

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Getting Ideas on the Page: Journal Writing: Dialog Journals

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This handout shows a real learner-tutor dialog journal. Notice each entry is dated and the tutor prints clearly so that the learner can see the correct spelling, punctuation and capitalization in his entries. No corrections are made by the tutor in journals.

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Language Experience Approach - description from a tutor

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Language Experience Approach - description from a tutor

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The description of the language experience approach explains how beginning readers can begin to see how their thoughts connect to written language with the help of a "scribe". Double click to open the PDF and read this thorough article with excellent examples in how to work through the strategy.

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This video shows a learner and tutor working on the LEA strategy.

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These tips were compiled from the Tutor Tips in the Adult New Reader Books. They provide quick ideas to use with any text or learner to make writing fun and less intimidating.

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Using lists as writing practice or as writing prompts

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Using lists as writing practice or as writing prompts

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Lists can be functional or they can be useful for higher-level learners as writing prompts. This handout has just a sampling of ideas taken from a writer who keeps a journal of lists that make her happy. The full article can be found through the link at the bottom of page 1.

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This handout contains an explanation of the various guided repeated oral reading approaches. Including how each method is used to help improve the components of fluency (speed, accuracy, phrasing, expression)

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Fluency: Different strategies to improve fluency 

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Fluency: Different strategies to improve fluency 

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This is a link to a place with seven different videos on fluency strategies

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Establishing a safe learning environment (right and wrong things to say)

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Establishing a safe learning environment (right and wrong things to say)

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This handout provides tips on "right and wrong things to say: and best practices for working with adult learners

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To keep track of your learner’s progress and all the work you are putting in to tutoring, I’d like to ask you complete the tutor monthly report. You can do this however is most convenient to you:

Pick up a paper copy at the Library. I have a designated shelf close to the front desk and you can pick up a copy from the top tray. Once you have completed your report, you can drop it off on the bottom tray.

Download the attached copy and fill in. You can either drop it off in the bottom tray or return by email.

Complete the form online through this link.

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How to use a simple resource like the newspaper, Coastal View News for example, to practice sight words and build vocabulary

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Using the Newspaper for Instruction: Finding Sight Words

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If it is your first time using this site, please refer to Setting up a ProLiteracy Tutor Account Card to set up your account to log in and access the courses.

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Setting up a Proliteracy Tutor Account Card

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Setting up a Proliteracy Tutor Account Card

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Step by step guide on how to set up a tutor account and access training materials on the ProLiteracy site.

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Proliteracy Training Portal - Creating an Account using the Member Landing page

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Techniques to help you work with your learner read with fluency

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A space for you to share your ideas, suggestions and what worked well for you to break the ice and start building a relationship with your learner.

To add a new comment to the discussion board, click this card to open the discussion board, then add a comment by clicking the "+" button at the bottom right of the screen and type in your comment

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Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor - IDeas for your first session

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Role description, your rights and your learner's rights

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Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor - Position Description

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Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor - Learning Styles

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Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor - Life SKills

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Learning Together - how to teach on a one-to-one basis

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Learning Together - how to teach on a one-to-one basis

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Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor - Tips for teaching 1-1

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These are available as a paper copy - let the literacy coordinator know if you would like to have a copy and I can have a printout ready for you.

Tools

Flower Names

The street

Cleaning Vocabulary

Adjectives to describe personality and character

Utensils

Herbs and spices

Vegetable names

Hobbies

Prepositions

Opposites

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A Garden of Words - Un Jardin de Palabras

This is a great resource for those who enjoy gardening or work in landscaping.

Measurements, plant names, tools, etc

Please let me know if you would like to have a printed copy.

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A Garden of Words - Un Jardin de Palabras

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High Intermediate / Advanced Learner - Business Idioms - Presentation 

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High Intermediate / Advanced Learner - Business Idioms - Presentation 

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Presentation that walks you through what idioms are and the definition to 10 commonly used idioms in a business setting.

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High Intermediate / Advanced Learner - Business Idioms - Practice Sheets

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High Intermediate / Advanced Learner - Business Idioms - Practice Sheets

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Great resource to print out and practice idioms with a learner who has a good vocabulary.

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September Vocabulary - Celebrate Carpinteria

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September Vocabulary - Celebrate Carpinteria

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Carpinteria 60th Anniversary

General

Anniversary – Aniversario

Celebration – Celebración

Community – Comunidad

Tradition – Tradición

History – Historia

Proclamation – Proclamación

Memory – Recuerdo

Volunteer – Voluntario/a

Event – Evento

Party – Fiesta

Ceremony – Ceremonia

Proclamation & Announcement

Mayor – Alcalde

Speech – Discurso

Announce – Anunciar

Official – Oficial

Pride – Orgullo

Museum Visit

Museum – Museo

Exhibit – Exhibición

Photograph – Fotografía

Display – Exhibir / Muestra

Heritage – Herencia

Birthday Party

Birthday – Cumpleaños

Cake – Pastel

Candles – Velas

Games – Juegos

Music – Música

Beach Clean-Up

Beach – Playa

Ocean – Océano / Mar

Sand – Arena

Trash – Basura

Recycle – Reciclar

Gloves – Guantes

Protect – Proteger

Environment – Medio ambiente

Art Center

Art – Arte

Paint – Pintar / Pintura

Brush – Pincel

Canvas – Lienzo

Gallery – Galería

Colors – Colores

Frida Kahlo Contest

Costume – Disfraz

Contest – Concurso

Artist – Artista

Flowers – Flores

Famous – Famoso/a

State of the City

City – Ciudad

Government – Gobierno

Future – Futuro

Plan – Plan

Progress – Progreso

Leadership – Liderazgo

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Podcast: Ingles Pa' Mi Gente con Eriak Warner

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Podcast: Ingles Pa' Mi Gente con Eriak Warner

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Please feel free to share this with your learner as a resource

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Making Small Talk - Teacher and Student File

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Making Small Talk - Teacher and Student File

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This is a zip file. There are 2 PDFs. One is the activity guide for your learner and the other is the teacher guide that shows you how to use this resource.

Refer to the Teacher's Guide for scripts on how to model a small talk conversation. This pack includes activities for your learner to listen, practice comprehension, writing and speaking.

When introducing small talk phrases, have your learner repeat after you to practice pronunciation. Make sure to ask them if they have questions about particular words in the phrases.

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Copy of the slides presented during the June 19th tutor training.

Additional videos you may wish to watch:

Learner's Perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sQc8AINetM

Teaching Grammar in Context video -This is a collection of videos.

https://www.newamericanhorizons.org/training-videos

Feel free to watch these at your leisure.

You may choose to watch all the videos for educational/training purposes. However, there is one in particular I would recommend. When you hover over the video pane, there is a slider on the right-hand side allowing you to scroll through videos. Select the 4th video, labeled "Teaching Grammar in Real-Life Context." It should be 32:09 minutes long - you can watch the first 10 minutes to get a great understanding of the techniques this teacher uses to go through different verb tenses using a timeline and images

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A youtube course taught in Spanish (from Colombia). Your learner could watch these independently or you could use particular videos to support learning

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🔴 Curso de Inglés desde cero para PRINCIPIANTES: 5 Lecciones en 1 Video | Pacho8a

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Teaching Reading Vocabulary - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Teaching Reading Vocabulary - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Friday, January 9 from 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Teaching Reading Vocabulary - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Wednesday, January 21 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm

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Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

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Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Friday, February 6 from 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Thursday, February 12 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm

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Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Teaching Reading Vocabulary - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Teaching Reading Vocabulary - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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Monday, February 16 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm

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Teaching Reading Vocabulary - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

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A list of transition words to help learners with writing and speaking flow

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Teaching Reading - San Jose Public Library - Partners in Reading Playlists

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Teaching Reading - San Jose Public Library - Partners in Reading Playlists

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Partners in Reading - San Jose Public Library

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Tutor Writing Video Playlist by LiteracyWorks

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Tutor Writing Video Playlist by LiteracyWorks

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Chapter 1: Responding to an Image (1:15) Chapter 2: Creating a Spelling Bank (4:24) Chapter 3: Using a Poem Template (7:13)

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Alphabetics: Tutoring Phonics Using a Systematic Multisensory approach

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Alphabetics: Tutoring Phonics Using a Systematic Multisensory approach

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Watch a tutor and learner practice a decoding strategy called phonics using a multi-sensory approach. The learner uses manipulatives to practice phonics with touch and movement. practicing this phonics strategy will help the learner identify words while reading and spell words while writing.

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Partners in Reading - San Jose Public Library

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Decoding - Part 6: Tutoring Phonics Using a Multisensory Approach