Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics and the Nelson Decodable Readers

In this session, we give a brief overview of systematic synthetic phonics for beginning readers, using a series of decodable readers from our partner, Nelson. Then we dive into a model lesson that would be suitable for Grade K or Grade 1 learners using these decodable readers. In the story, ten kids want the same pup. What will they do? Let's read along to find out while also developing our decoding and high-frequency word abilities.

Andrew Tiffany is a Senior Academic Consultant and teacher trainer for National Geographic Learning.  Andrew has over 25 years of teaching experience, 18 of which were focused on teaching and teacher training in Asia.  He has a Masters degree and TEFL certification and has worked with both EFL learners and international school learners from PreK-12, both in English and subject content.