How do you teach decoding in reading?

The first decoding strategy I teach students is simple: blend to read words. We begin with CV words (like “up” or “in”) – students use their knowledge of those vowel and consonant sounds to read these words. Then we move onto CVC words, words with digraphs, blends, etc.

How do you teach decoding lessons?

Here are nine classroom activities that can help struggling readers improve their decoding skills, use more imagery and become stronger readers.

1. Hide-and-Seek Words. What it teaches:
2. Draw Your Words.
3. Pool Noodle Word Play.
4. Build a Bead Slide.
5. Window Writing.
6. Movin’ and Groovin’
7. Game Time!
8. Sing It loud, Sing It Strong.

What is an example of decoding skills?

Decoding connects how words sound to how those sounds are represented by letters. Phonics instruction helps readers make those connections. For example, when the letter c is followed by the vowels e, i, or y, it usually makes its soft sound, as in cell, city, and cypress.

What are the ways to improve decoding skills?

Reinforce the use of meaning clues to self-monitor and confirm. Even the most proficient reader when decoding words is going to need to use context clues to read and understand heteronyms, words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently and with different meanings.

Why are decoding skills important?

Decoding skills can help students spot words that are already familiar to them and to sound out new words. In the English language, the letters in some words don’t make the sounds one would expect. “Tough” “or “Wednesday” are examples of words students might encounter that they may have difficulty sounding out.

How do you teach a struggling reader?

7 strategies to use with struggling readers

1. SCAFFOLD. For any struggling reading, achieve success is key.
2. BE INCLUSIVE.
3. ALLOW PREPARATION OF ORAL READING.
4. EXPLORE CHILDREN’S INTERESTS.
5. USE CLOZE ACTIVITIES.
6. USE ENVIRONMENTAL PRINT.
7. USE SHARED READING.