short i lessons
Explicit Small Group Lessons
Same structure. New skill. Everything works together.
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Use if you meet daily.
Flexible for groups you meet 4x per week.Â
Use if you meet 3x per week.
Flexible for groups you meet 2x per week.Â
Includes word mapping cards, blending lines, decodables, dictation & word sorts.
Optional resources: word ladders, word building, & word mapping.Â
How to Use These Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans
You’ll see two options:
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5-Day Plan → Use if you meet with this group daily.
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3-Day Plan → Use if you meet 3 times per week.
If your schedule looks a little different (1, 2, or 4 days), simply adjust the pacing to fit your week.
The structure stays the same.
Only the pacing changes.
Lesson Printables
This file includes all student materials for this skill:
- Phonemic awareness word mapping cards
- Blending lines
- Decodable passage
- Dictation sheet
- Word cards
- Word sort (differentiated options included)
Download what you need for your group size and teaching style.
Many teachers print once and reuse but do what works best in your classroom.
Supplemental Resources (Optional)
These materials are not required for the lesson.
Use them for enrichment, centers, or independent practice if they support your students or save them for later.
The core lesson plan stands on its own.
đź’› A Quick Reminder
The power of this system is the consistency.
The routine stays the same.
The skill changes.
Grab your plan, print what you need, and teach.