Indicator+D+Phonics

1.D.1 Understand that phonological units (words, syllables, onset-rimes, and phonemes) map onto orthographic units (words, rimes, letters) in alphabetic languages. 1.D.2 Understand sound-spelling patterns and phonics (grapheme-phoneme correspondence rules). 1.D.3 Understand structural analysis of words. 1.D.4 Understand that both oral language and writing can be used to enhance phonics instruction. 1.D.5 Understand the role of formal and informal phonics assessment to make instructional decisions to meet individual student needs.
 * Performance Indicator D: Phonics**

This is a short, easy read that notes the importance of PA and phonics instruction for struggling intermediate and middle school readers. There are some recommendations regarding the pace of instruction and use of high interest, decodable readers. This may be provided as additional material for the intermediate to secondary level teachers. Laura While the first page of this document includes the 44 sounds (a PA concept) the phonics instruction is not suitable. It is my recommendation that this be placed aside. Laura Thoughts on this? How can we use this? ??? This falls under Word Study and Spelling. Could this support writing to enhance phonics instruction? Laura This brochure does not offer content, only IRA's position on phonics instruction. I recommend putting it aside. Laura
 * Phonics Learning Goals: **
 * Teachers will identify the importance of integrating phonics into their reading lessons.
 * They will understand that phonological units (words, syllables, onset-rimes, and phonemes) map onto orthographic units (words, rimes, letters) in alphabetic languages.
 * They also understand sound-spelling patterns and phonics (grapheme-phoneme correspondence rules), structural analysis of words.
 * They will use both oral language and writing to enhance phonic instruction in their classroom.
 * They will apply formal and informal phonics assessment to make instructional decisions to meet individual student needs.
 * Files:**

The pdf below titled "Phonemes in Use..." is from //The Reading Teacher// includes activities that move primary students from PA to the alphabetic principle. It can be linked here: []

The pdf below from //The Reading Teacher// offers a simplified version of the Names Test to be used as a phonics screener. It is linked here: []

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Literacy Leader: Phonics teaches students that letters stand for particular sounds. Students are taught to use these sounds to make words. Systematic and explicit phonics instruction provides instruction in a carefully selected and useful set of letter-sound relationships and then organizes the introduction of these relationships into a logical instructional sequence. It is most effective when introduced early (K or 1). Children need ample opportunities to practice and review the relationships they are learning. []

For Teens, Phonics just isn't enough: []

** Welcome to Phonicsworld.com! ** Here, you'll find lots of free phonics worksheets and activities. Topics include: ** alphabet, long vowels, short ** ** vowels, consonant blends, consonant digraphs, "r controlled" vowels, ** ** vowel digraphs, diphthongs ** plus a whole lot more. []

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Phonics Games: []

Phonics Teaching Methods: []

[|Sadlier-Oxford Home] » Phonics Student Online Components Use your knowledge of letters, sounds, and words as you try out the games and activities below. []

= Learning to Read =

Ideas and Activities to Build Phonics Skills
From [|Kimberly L. Keith], former About.com Guide []

VIDEOS media type="file" key="Spelling Patterns.mp4" media type="file" key="Spelling_ Word Families.mp4" media type="file" key="The Alphabet Principle.mp4"