Effective literacy instruction supports students in developing foundational reading and language skills. The artifact on this page demonstrates how phonics and word analysis are taught through structured activities that help students identify patterns in words and apply them in reading and writing.

TPE 7.1 -- Foundations of Literacy Instruction

 – Apply knowledge of the foundations of literacy, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension to support students’ reading and writing development.

Artifact: Birch Bark Canoes Literacy Lesson (Phonics and Word Analysis)

This artifact includes a lesson plan, rubric, and word sort chart used to support student learning of r-controlled vowel patterns. The lesson integrates phonics instruction, vocabulary development, and sentence practice to strengthen students’ foundational literacy skills.