Mister Spencers Guide Plan
A condensed 30-minute small group lesson plan for phonics instruction, now aligned with specific Louisiana Student Standards for English Language Arts.
Garden Detective Slides
Interactive visual presentation for Lesson 6, introducing the tricky spelling 'c', the /s/ squad (c, ce, se), and the story 'Mister Spencer and the Rabbits'.
Sprout and Sort Worksheet
Student worksheet for sorting words by 'c' sound (/k/ vs /s/) and identifying different spellings for the /s/ sound (c, ce, se).
Rabbit Raid Reading Worksheet
Reading comprehension worksheet for the story 'Mister Spencer and the Rabbits' featuring target /s/ words and vocabulary.
C-Saw Spelling Cards
Set of 16 spelling cards featuring hard /k/ and soft /s/ words (including c, ce, se patterns) for centers and sorting games.
Carrot Patch Exit Ticket
A quick assessment tool for checking student understanding of the soft 'c' sound and the tricky word 'here'.
Tricky C Script Guide
An expanded instructional script for teachers covering the 'c' sound distinction, the 'ce' and 'se' squad, the tricky word 'here', and specific scaffolding techniques for differentiation.
Garden Glossary Handout
A vocabulary reference sheet for 1st grade students, defining the tricky word 'here' and key story words (price, twice, fence) with simple definitions and icons.
