Here is how the daily lesson would look for the introduction of the sound /ĕ/.
Step 1: Review
Do a review of previously taught sounds, red words, and suffixes using the review pack.
Step 2: Introduction of New Material
Teach the sound using the keyword from the Alphabet Picture Cards. You also teach the motor pattern for writing the letter using the Handwriting Program for Print.
Step 3: Spelling Dictation
Give a dictation with the new sound, using words and a sentence you have selected from the Teacher Handbook.
Step 4: Reading
Now read with the children. First you will read words and phrases with the new sound in Stepping Up In Reading to practice decoding, word recognition, and reading fluency.
Then read stories with the new sound in the Merrill Reader for additional reading practice and to teach comprehension strategies.
Step 5: Reinforcement
As a final reinforcement activity, you might ask the children to reread the story independently and illustrate it.
Printable Version of Sample Lessons
The above two sample lessons are also available as an easy-to-print PDF file.