Bridge the Gap

Purpose: targeted instruction for students not yet proficient with phonemic awareness

Audience: Grades 2nd-12th

Format:

•5-7 minute warm-up

•taught in one on one or small group

Assessment:

•used to identify starting point for targeted instruction (not every group or individual will begin with Lesson 1)

•included throughout the manual for progress monitoring •target specific skills and inform instruction

NOTE: Manual contains hand motions to provide an extra layer of support as needed