- 1). Arrange visual displays of each vowel before teaching their sounds. Write all vowel sounds and combinations in large letters on a dry erase board. You can also write the vowels on index cards, with the phonetic pronunciations written on the back of the each card.
- 2). Select literature that interests the student. Before the lesson, select a particular passage and read it aloud into a digital recorder, emphasizing each vowel sound. If you do not have a digital recorder, read directly to the student.
- 3). Begin the vowel sound lesson by reviewing what the written vowels look like---use the index cards or dry erase board to illustrate. Practice sounding out each letter with the student until she can identify the written version after hearing the phonetic sound of the vowel.
- 4). After reviewing the basic sounds, proceed to reading the text. Introduce a quick exercise before reading that will lead the student to think about the literature; for example, if you are reading about a favorite fairy tale or television character, ask the student to describe how she would act if she was that character.
- 5). Read the selected short literature passage, stressing the vowel sounds. Introduce phonetics while discussing the elements of literature to help the student develop his comprehension skills.
- 6). Choose words from the passage and ask the student to identify all of the vowels in each word. Say the words aloud, placing vocal stress on vowel sounds. Repeat this process until the student has a clear grasp of the material.
- 7). Complete the lesson by reviewing vowel sounds. Include an after-reading assessment of the student's literary and phonetic comprehensions.
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