Reading strategies to decode unknown words. This could be used K-3 depending on the level of the reader, but is written for use in first grade. The students will be introduced to a variety of strategies to decode unknown words. Students will understand the relationship between spoken and written work. Students will become independent word solvers.
Students use visual cues to remember reading strategies.
Students will understand what strategy goes with each poster icon. Students will apply these reading strategies while in large group, small group and independent reading. Students will be assessed on reading by running records, text level reading and curriculum based measurements. Students will be taught skills that will enable them to decode unknown words with little or no assistance from others. After being taught the skills, they will be able to apply them to any book that they choose to read.