This section will describe the Word Play component of the tutoring framework. The information provided includes strategies and links to resources to support you for three components of Word Play: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Word Building, and Irregular Words. Through Word Play you will help your students to develop phonemic awareness and and phonics skills; these are critical for young readers to "crack the code" of the English language.
Begin each tutoring session with some friendly conversation to create a relaxed atmosphere. Ask about their hobbies, family members, or special events in their lives.
Remind the student of the goal you set at the end of the previous tutoring session.
You will then work on the word play activities.
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