Mod 10 Video Discussion

The video’s approach to teaching the “ow” sound emphasizes repetition, visual support, and student engagement—all of which directly apply to my own work with students, especially in a diverse classroom that includes English Language Learners (ELLs). I appreciated how the teacher in the video used multisensory techniques like reading aloud, modeling, and interactive visuals. These elements are crucial for reinforcing phonics concepts and supporting oral language development.

Moving forward, I would use a similar structure in my phonics block by incorporating:

• Explicit modeling of the sound with mouth formation visuals

• Choral repetition and echo reading to build confidence and fluency

• Interactive activities like word sorting, sentence completion, and real-life visuals to deepen understanding

• Differentiation for ELLs using sentence frames and native language support when possible

This method fits naturally into my guided reading groups and whole-group phonics instruction, and it aligns with research-based best practices for foundational literacy. Using this strategy regularly would support both decoding and vocabulary growth, helping all students—especially struggling readers and ELLs—internalize sound-letter correspondence in a meaningful way.