How do I know if I should use the phonics levels or the sequenced levels with a student?
Read Naturally recommends the phonics levels if...
- the student needs instruction or reinforcement in phonics and
- a Read Naturally level appropriate for the student's fluency instruction features the phonics elements the students needs.
Use the following table to determine whether one of the phonics levels would be a good fit for your students based on their instructional level and phonics needs.
The student's phonics needs |
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| Short Vowels | Long Vowels | Blends & Digraphs | R-Controlled & Other Combos | ||
| The student's instructional level |
Early to Middle Grade 1 | Phonics Level .8 | Phonics Level 1.3 | ||
| Middle to Late Grade 1 | Phonics Level 1.8 | ||||
| Early to Middle Grade 2 | Phonics Level 2.6 | Phonics Level 2.7 | Phonics Level 2.3 | ||
| Middle Grade 2 to Middle Grade 3 | |||||
Read Naturally recommends the sequenced levels if...
- the student does not need phonics instruction or
- the student is receiving phonics instruction or reinforcement in another setting and does not need additional phonics reinforcement or
- a Read Naturally level that is appropriate for the student's fluency does not feature the phonics elements the student needs.