To extend your learning about phonicsReading instruction that focuses on the alphabetic principle — the systematic, predictable relationship between spoken sounds (phonemes) and written letters (graphemes) — to allow readers to identify or “decode” words.
instruction, try the suggested writing and reading exercises and watch the videos below.
Write
Analyze your program’s phonics scope and sequenceA “roadmap” or “blueprint” for teachers that provides an overall picture of an instructional program and includes the range of teaching content and the order or sequence in which it is taught.
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Read
Phonics and phonemic awarenessThe ability to notice, think about, and work with the individual sounds in spoken words.
are two closely linked components of reading. Learn more in the article Straight Talk About Reading (opens in a new window).
Watch
Watch these tutorials (opens in a new window) for phoneme and graphemeA letter or letter combination that represent a sound (phoneme) in a syllable or word.
activities and decodingThe ability to translate a word from print to speech by using your knowledge of sound–symbol (letter) correspondences.
and encodingThe ability to translate speech into print (writing) using your knowledge of sound–symbol (letter) correspondences.
activities from the University of Florida LiteracyThe ability to understand oral language, read fluently, and write well.
Institute.
Certificate of completion
Reading Rockets does not offer CEUs for this self-study course. After successfully answering the post-test questions, you’ll be able to download a certificate of completion.
