S.P.I.R.E. 4th Edition

10-Step Model Lesson

Step 1: Phonogram Cards

Teachers introduce and review concepts with a Key Word, Phonogram Cards, and Word Cards.

Step 2: Phonological Awareness

Multisensory activities help students segment words into sounds.

Step 3: Word Building

Students build words with letter tiles and by writing them.

Step 4: Decoding and Sentence Reading

Students mark up words, then read words and sentences.

Step 5: Prereading (Oral Activity)

A word is orally reviewed for phoneme-grapheme analysis.

Step 6: Reading/Reading Comprehension

Students identify new concept words, then read and comprehend fiction and nonfiction texts.

Step 7: Sound Dictation

Students hear 10 sounds, then say and write all known letter combinations for them.

Step 8: Prespelling (Oral Activity)

The Spelling dictation's first word is analyzed for phoneme-grapheme relationships.

Step 9: Spelling

Students spell dictated words, naming letters and sounding them out.

Step 10: Sentence Dictation

With support, students write sentences targeting new concepts.