Problem: Article: Start by figuring what letter sounds, or phonemes, the person already knows. That way, you can help fill in where they need help without rehashing what they do know. Most curriculums have an assessment you can do with students. However, if you need to make your own, make it based on the 6 phoneme tasks. Phoneme isolation is the ability to identify sounds in words. For instance, you might ask, "What is the first sound in 'finish'?" or "What is the last sound in 'past'?" Phoneme categorization is the ability to pick out the sounds that don't belong. For instance, you might ask, "Which word has a different vowel sound: bat, bag, or babe?" In this task, the student must find the same sound in different words. For example, you might ask, "What is the common sound in 'paper,' 'pitch,' and 'pipe'?" Phoneme blending requires students to join separate sounds together. You could say, "what word do these sounds spell? /s/ /k/ /u/ /p/ (scoop)?" Here, you see whether students can pull the sounds out of a word. It's the opposite of blending. You could ask, "How many phonemes are there in 'scoop'?" (/s/ /k/ /u/ /p/) In this task, you ask students to delete a sound from a word and see what is leftover. You might ask, "How would you say 'scoop' without the /s/ sound?"
Summary: Assess what the reader knows. Ask questions about phoneme isolation. Figure out what the student knows about phoneme categorization. Discuss phoneme identity. Ask about phoneme blending. Assess the student's phoneme segmentation. Discuss phoneme deletion.

Problem: Article: ” This translates into “obviously.” Pronounce this French word as eh-vee-dah-mo(n). N is silent! ” In English, this means “definitely” or “surely.” You should pronounce this French term as sir-ten-mo(n). N is silent! ” This word translates into the English word “firmly.” This French word should be pronounced as kah-ray-mo(n). ” This phrase means “quite,” “completely,” or “altogether.”   Tout means "all" or "whole." The French à means "with," "to," "by," or "in" when translated into English.  Fait means "fact," "event" or "occurrence." Pronounce this French phrase as too tah feh. " This translates loosely into “indeed” or “in fact.”   En means "in."  Effet means "effect." Pronounce this French phrase as on -ay-feh. ” This phrase loosely translates into “of course!”   Bien means “good” or “well.”  Sûr means “sure” or “certain.” This French phrase should be pronounced as byahng soor.
Summary: State “évidemment. Say “certainement. Respond with “carrément. Reply with “tout à fait. Answer with "en effet. Exclaim “bien sûr!

Problem: Article: A virtual date can be a great way to spend some face-to-face time together, even if you can't be in the same room. Make plans for your date just like you normally would, except instead of agreeing on a time to meet up and a restaurant to visit, you'll  set a time to call each other, and decide what platform you want to use to chat. Popular video-chat apps include FaceTime (if you both have an iOS device), Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Skype. If you want your date to feel special, take a few minutes to change out of the PJs you've been wearing for 3 days. Smooth your hair, put on a nice top, and dab on a little makeup if you normally wear it. That way, your date will feel more intentional and memorable. It's a good idea to mention this to your date ahead of time, so they don't call you in THEIR 3-day-old PJs. For instance, you might text them with a picture of 2 shirts and say, "I'm really excited about our date tonight but I can't decide what to wear! Which shirt do you like better?" Before your date starts, look around the area that will be behind you when the camera is on. Then, take some time to declutter that space—even if it's true, you don't want it to look like you've been living off frozen pizza, chips, and sodas for a week straight.  Remember, you might want to shift your position a little during the call, so it's a good idea to straighten up the whole room you'll be in, rather than just a square that might be on camera. Having a clean environment won't just impress your date—it may help you relax into a more romantic mindset, as well. There's nothing that will spoil your virtual date faster than a flashing low-battery signal. To make sure you don't have to interrupt your conversation to find a charger, get all of that set up ahead of time. If you won't be able to plug in your device during your date, consider using a portable energy bank, if you have one. Once you and your crush start your call, it's important that you aren't distracted, or they might think you aren't that into them. For instance, turn off your TV, and schedule your date for a time you won't be interrupted by other people.  If you're calling from your phone, consider muting any other notifications, like texts, phone calls, and other chat apps. If you're video chatting from a tablet or another device, put your phone on silent until the date is over. If you and your date love going out to eat together, coronavirus doesn't have to cancel your plans completely. If you live close to each other, both of you might order from your favorite restaurant, but instead of dining in, you could order it for delivery or curbside pickup.  If you don't live close to each other, try to find a chain restaurant that you can both order from. You could also both cook a meal at the same time, then sit down and enjoy it together. For instance, you might both try to make the same recipe, or you could make up a creative meal out of whatever you have on hand. Bonus points for the best presentation! Don't cancel your weekend movie plans just because of coronavirus! Instead, find a movie you've both been excited to see. Even if you rent something, it will still cost less than going to the movies, but there are plenty of free movies that you can stream from a variety of platforms. Some third-party apps will let you host your own watch party so you can easily sync up your movie! For instance, Facebook has a Watch Party option and Google Chrome has a Netflix Part extension. If you and your crush are super active, you don't have to miss your regular after-work gym session. Instead, find a live stream of a workout video, then set up your devices on a video chat and get your heart rate up!  Not only is this an awesome bonding experience, but it's a great stress reliever, too. Whether you're a little competitive or you're just looking for a way to pass some time together, video games can be a great option for your virtual date. If you have a video game console that has internet access, try to find a game that will let you connect with your crush, and have fun either playing co-op or head-to-head.  Some popular games with co-op features include Borderlands 2 and 3, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Portal 2.  If you'd prefer to play against each other, try games like Rocket League, Mortal Combat X, or Overwatch.
Summary:
Agree on a time and platform for your date. Get dressed up the way you normally would. Tidy up the space where you'll be chatting. Make sure your device is charged and plugged in. Give your date your full attention. Order take-out if you want to share a meal. Stream a movie together. Try an online workout class together. Play an online game together.