Island Small Group Guide
A detailed teacher facilitation guide specifically designed for a 30-minute small group phonics rotation. Includes specific Louisiana Student Standards (LSS) for 2nd Grade and incorporates the Island Sounds Reader into the instructional procedure.
Small Group Island Script Resource
A 30-minute rotation script for small group instruction, removing all whole-group references. Provides specific dialogue for discovery, syllable segmentation, and guided practice at the teacher table.
Island Sound Slides
Engaging visual slides for teaching the tricky 'i' sounds, featuring island themes, blending exercises, and explicit rules for the /ee/ sound.
Island Sounds Reader Document
A decodable reader passage for 2nd-grade students focusing on words where 'i' makes the /ee/ sound. Features a story about an island trip with built-in word hunt and comprehension activities.
Island Sentence Worksheet
A student worksheet featuring fill-in-the-blank sentences using 'i' > /ee/ vocabulary. Includes a word bank and a creative writing bonus challenge, all with an island/beach theme. Updated for improved sentence alignment.
Spelling Tree Poster
A large, visually engaging classroom poster of a 'Spelling Tree' with branches labeled for the three sounds of 'i' (/i/, /ie/, and /ee/). Designed as a focus point for the interactive sorting activity.
Word Shore Worksheet
A student worksheet for sorting 'i' words into three categories: short /i/, long /ie/, and the tricky /ee/ sound. Features a clean, beach-themed layout with aligned headers and ample writing space.
Island Word Cards
A set of printable word cards featuring tricky 'i' sounds, designed with large text and emoji visual cues to support ESL learners during the Spelling Tree sorting activity.
Island Exit Ticket Assessment
A visually scaffolded exit ticket for assessment, specifically designed to be accessible for ESL learners by using icons and simple circling tasks.
Island Answer Key Resource
A comprehensive answer key for the 'Word Shore Worksheet' and 'Island Exit Ticket', including teacher notes on common student misconceptions.