A well-structured literacy block doesn’t just cover content, it delivers results. When you design your block with explicit instruction and intentional practice, you make every minute count.
Core Components to Include
- Phonemic Awareness (Heggerty)
- Phonics (UFLI, Fundations)
- Decodable Texts
- Fluency Practice
- Vocabulary and Comprehension
- Writing to Learn
Sample K–2 Literacy Block (60–90 Minutes)
- 10 mins – Heggerty
- 30 mins – UFLI core phonics
- 20 mins – Decodable text + fluency practice
- 20 mins – Vocabulary + comprehension
- 10 mins – Shared or independent writing
Key Tips for Success
- Use a visual schedule for students
- Incorporate spiral review
- Include data-driven small groups
Literacy success isn’t about cramming in everything, it’s about making the right things stick. With a structured block, your students will be reading, writing, and thriving.