Phonics and Sight Words Tier 2 Intervention
A 30-minute substitute-friendly intervention packet for 3rd graders reading at a 1st-grade level, focused on high-frequency sight words and distinguishing short (CVC) from long (CVCe) vowel patterns. Scripted activities with a warm-up drill, guided word sorting modeled on the silent 'e' rule, and built-in practice keep the lesson easy for a sub to run.
“A 30-minute tier 2 intervention for ela with struggling readers in third grade easy enough for a sub to complete”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 30-minute small-group Tier 2 block; the 5-minute sight word warm-up and 10-minute guided sort are scripted, so a substitute can follow them word-for-word.
- Discussion question: "What do you notice about the vowel in 'cap' compared to 'cape'?" Encourage students to explain how the final 'e' changes the vowel sound.
- Scaffold for struggling readers: have students chant the vowel sound aloud and use physical cues (such as tapping or pointing to the final 'e') while sorting.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to generate their own CVC and CVCe word pairs and read them back to the group.
- Plan roughly 30 minutes total; pace the flashcard drill at about 3 seconds per card and allow extra time if students need repetition.
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Try Diffit for free“A 30-minute tier 2 intervention for ela with struggling readers in third grade easy enough for a sub to complete”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 30-minute small-group Tier 2 block; the 5-minute sight word warm-up and 10-minute guided sort are scripted, so a substitute can follow them word-for-word.
- Discussion question: "What do you notice about the vowel in 'cap' compared to 'cape'?" Encourage students to explain how the final 'e' changes the vowel sound.
- Scaffold for struggling readers: have students chant the vowel sound aloud and use physical cues (such as tapping or pointing to the final 'e') while sorting.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to generate their own CVC and CVCe word pairs and read them back to the group.
- Plan roughly 30 minutes total; pace the flashcard drill at about 3 seconds per card and allow extra time if students need repetition.
Phonics and Sight Words Tier 2 Intervention
A 30-minute substitute-friendly intervention packet for 3rd graders reading at a 1st-grade level, focused on high-frequency sight words and distinguishing short (CVC) from long (CVCe) vowel patterns. Scripted activities with a warm-up drill, guided word sorting modeled on the silent 'e' rule, and built-in practice keep the lesson easy for a sub to run.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free