Transcript Phonics

Phonics
Main points
What is Phonics?
 Why should we teach phonics in
primary schools?
 How can we teach letter sounds in
class?
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What is phonics?
 Phonics
is a method of teaching
students to read, write and
pronounce words by learning
the letter sounds; blending the
sounds and syllables.
What should we teach to our students?
Step 1
letter sounds
42 letter sounds in English.
43 letter sounds are listed on the sound sheet,
but “c” and “k” are the same letter sounds.
Step 2
Alternative Spellings of Vowels
Once the children have learnt the 42 letter
sounds, they need to be made aware of the
different ways that some of the vowels can be
written.
Step 3
Tricky Words (Irregular Words)
For example
come give live your said here there
have are
Step 4
Syllables in words
Help children to identify the syllables in words.
Some rules which can help children spell words:
1. A short word with a short vowels, ending with a “c”
sound, is written with a “ck”, e.g. black, neck, tick,
tock, lock, duck”.
2. A short word with a short vowel, ending in “f, l, s
or z, needs a double ending, e.g. cliff, spill, miss,
buzz, etc.
3. If the suffix “ing, ed, er” or “y” is added to a word
with short vowels, there have to be at least two
consonants before the suffix is added.
running
bending
shopping
landing
chopped
jumped
thinner
older
funny
handy
Why should we teach students
phonics in primary schools?
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English is a system of sounds.
Phonics helps students read.
Phonics helps students write.
For reading and writing the students need to
be fluent at saying the sounds that go with
the letters.
Phonics is easier for students to learn.
(When compared with Phonetics).
How can we teach letter sounds
in our classrooms?
Suggested steps; students:
1. Hear
2. See
3. Read (sound)
4. Write
5. To read (words)
6. To blend
7. To spell
Teaching letter sounds
1. Tell a story; students hear the sound first.
2. Show a flash card; students can see it.
3. Ask students to do an action and read the sound.
4. Show them how to write the letter sound.
5. Put the letter sound in words; ask students to
read. Ask students to find more words with the
sound.
※ 6. Challenge students with some new words.
7. Ask students to listen and write some words.
Thank you!