UFly Foundation Lesson Slide Deck Tutorial

Presenter: Colleen Paulette

Contributing author to UFly Foundation Manual

Overview

• Purpose: Tutorial on using UFly Foundation's Lesson Slide Decks
• Questions Addressed:
  1. What are the UFly Foundation's Lesson Slide Decks?
  2. How do I access them?
  3. What does a typical deck look like?
  4. How do I use these during instruction?

Lesson Slide Decks

• Designed to accompany the UFly Foundation’s phonics program.
• UFly Foundation program:
  • Systematic and explicit phonics curriculum.
  • Includes a manual with lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Slide Decks:
  • Visual aids for each lesson in the manual.
  • Match lesson plans provided in the manual.

Accessing the Slide Decks

• Available for free on the UFly website: ufliteracy.org
• Located in UFly Foundation's Toolbox.
• Resources divided by unit on the website.
• Available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats.

Structure of a Typical Slide Deck

1. Title Slide:
   • Lesson number and concept.
2. Suggested Schedule:
   • Two-day lesson split, visible at the start.
3. Symbol Key:
   • Indicates presentation mode and other instructions.
4. Day 1 and Day 2:
   • Separate title slides and visual schedules.
   • Checkmarks indicate completed steps.
5. Content Steps:
   • Visuals for each instructional step.
   • Customizable reinforcement slides.

Using Slide Decks for Instruction

• Slides support but do not replace the lesson plan.
• Day 1 Focus:
  • Phonemic Awareness, Visual Drill, Auditory Drill, Blending Drill, New Concept
  • Use of blending board app recommended.
• Day 2 Focus:
  • Review New Concept, Word Work, Irregular Words, Connected Text
  • Utilization of word work app and decodable text.

Day 1 Details

• Phonemic Awareness:
  • Red square icon indicates no extra slides.
• Visual Drill:
  • Projector icon for slideshow mode.
• Blending Drill:
  • Uses blending board app.
• New Concept:
  • Introduction, gesture, and practice.
  • Requires slideshow mode for animations.

Day 2 Details

• New Concept Review:
  • Quick recap with focus on key points.
• Word Work:
  • Use physical resources or app.
• Irregular Words:
  • Review and teach using editing mode.
• Connected Text:
  • Involves reading and spelling sentences.

Conclusion

• Slide decks provide structured visual support for UFly Foundation curriculum.
• Encourage regular use of accompanying apps and manual during instruction.
• Stay informed through UFly Foundation's website and social media.

For further guidance and updates, visit ufliteracy.org and follow @ufliteracy on social media.