A Free Phonics Lesson for Secondary ELs: Consonants 1

This free phonics lesson for Secondary ELs is one of two on consonants. It introduces students to the bilabial, labiodental, dental, and alveolar consonants. It is one of many free phonics lessons within the Off2Class Foundational Literacy Curriculum.

We’ve made these lessons free and downloadable because we want to help teachers address the literacy gaps that are often present across several secondary EL student populations. The challenge that many districts face is because most existing interventions are designed for younger learners and native English speakers. Off2Class offers an age-appropriate scope and sequence designed to address the literacy gaps that might be present in any subset of the secondary EL population. Addressing these gaps targets a key blocker that is often limiting a learner’s English proficiency gains.

When should you teach this free phonics lesson for Secondary ELs?

Phonics lessons like this one that introduce consonants are designed specifically for secondary ELs. They are not adapted from something that’s focused on younger learners or native speakers. They are aligned with the Science of Reading and they work for any students who need to build literacy, but are especially helpful for newcomers, Long-term ELs, and Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE).

Download the Consonants 1 free lesson here:

LS.1.3: Consonants 1 (WIDA: Pre-Entering)

At the end of this lesson, students can distinguish between bilabial, labiodental, dental, and alveolar consonants and produce an anchor word for each.

How can we further support your Secondary ELs?

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