Chapter 7
1) Student Watch Video
Stay Attentive and Interactive
2) Student Use Book
Color, Draw and Write the Letters Rr
3) Parent/Instructor Support
(Tips, Prompts and Links Below)
Reinforcing Activities
Letters Rr Reinforcing Activities
Keyword Syllabification
Simply Clap out while saying the words, “run in re-verse” with your student.
Sound Pronunciation
Use a mirror with your student to help model the letter sound(s) is being correctly formed in the mouth. Placing your hand upon your throat enables you to feel if the sound is a vibrating one or not.
The ‘rrr’(growling dog) sound comes from an open pursed mouth with a tight tongue arching in the back.
The throat vibrates with this sound.
Singing the LtL Alphabet Song
(w/Alphabet Banner)
Parent/instructor first model pointing to by touching each letter as the song is being sung. This is a fun way of using rhythm to strengthen retaining the names of the letters while building an understanding of Alphabetical Order concept as well. Be sure to clarify each time by saying, “Let’s sing the names of the letters in alphabetical order.” After a while, when the student is able, he/she then becomes the pointer to each letter as they are being sung.
NAME PROMPT
Be sure strong Emphasis is given upon the letters’ name within other words to strengthen remembrance and reason for it.
(emphasize name)
They ARE running! What’s its name?
SOUND PROMPT
Following the correct Cadence of slow-paced, two-step sing song rhythm is crucial for the sub-conscious to be activated to help cement it into long-term memory.
(rhythmic tune)
‘r’ for run in reverse,
‘r’ for run in reverse,
‘r’ for run in reverse.
WRITING PROMPTS
Each writing Stroke brings meaning to the symbol when correlated phrases are used in sync with writing them. Using the writing prompts in sync with the stroke formations of each letter while writing them helps to cement the correlation of the letters symbol to its sound through the reference of the LtL story.
REMINDER: ONLY the Student writes and colors in his/her own book. So, using extra paper when needed is a good idea. At this stage practice is key not perfect (do not use an eraser).
(stroke sync)
The capital (parent) letter Rr
1) stands tall
running towards the back.
2) There’s his arm
3) and there’s his leg.
The small (child) letter Rr
1) stands half as tall.
2) There’s his leg.
Name Prompt - Rr
Time: 0:07
Sound Prompt - Rr
Time:0:11
Writing Prompt - Rr
Time: 1:08
ROLE-PLAYING
Role-playing enables one to feel the shape of each letter in one’s own body. Identifying to how the letter looks and emotionally feels is yet, another way for stimulating long-term memory retainment.
Be sure to refer to the People Line Banner for directional understanding while pretending to be the letters.
TIPS:
The capital Letter:
now only runs towards the back after a scary incident with a growling dog. His arms fly in circles as his leg darts out in a stride. “On your mark, get set and GO!”- and he turns around an runs towards the back! [Say sound prompt.]
The small Letter:
after hearing the growling dog story, he too now only runs in reverse. However,. he has to take great care with every step he takes because he has no arms. If he falls he has a heck of a time getting up. went to a special dentist that bent down his mouth and put braces on him. [Say sound prompt.]
BONUS
Signing and Morse Code
Easy practice with the visual reinforcement of the mini-posters.
WHAT’S NEXT…
Lesson: Up to Rr and more
REQUIRED PREPARATION:
Learning Environment Set
Letters to Language™ Practice/Coloring Book
Crayons, Pencil/Pen
Video Ready
PRINTS for STUDENT
Mini- Posters
Activity Sheets
BONUS Activities
PRINTS for PARENT/INSTRUCTOR (Reference Material)