The How of Introducing Phonics Patterns
Phonics instruction involves teaching students the relationships between letters and sounds. Students use knowledge of letter-sound relationships to sound out (decode) written words accurately. This module provides information about how to introduce new phoneme-grapheme correspondences and use practice activities to reinforce new learning (est. completion time: 3 hours).
Prerequisites
Completion of The Why of Teaching Phonics & Word Recognition (Part 1) and The What of Teaching Phonics & Word Recognition (Part 2) comprehensive learning modules. Taking courses in the recommended order helps you build a strong foundation in important concepts and practices related to teaching phonics and word recognition.
Module Description
This module is the third part of a five-part series on Teaching Phonics and Word Reading Instruction. Part 1 describes the research and effectiveness of phonics instruction, key terms used within phonics, and how sight words fit into phonics. Part 2 focuses on the instructional routines and practices that exemplify explicit and systematic phonics instruction. In this module (Part 3), you will learn how to introduce phoneme-grapheme correspondences and implement activities that allow students to practice target phonics patterns.
The following topics are discussed in the text, linked resources, embedded audio, and video:
- A format for introducing new phonics concepts
- Instructional routines and practice activities for teaching students to decode and encode words
- Choosing words for practice
- Using data to plan for meaningful practice opportunities
Although this module will likely be most helpful for K-3 educators, educators in all grades and content areas may find this module to be beneficial.
This module aligns with the following recommendations in the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Practice Guide – Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade:
- Recommendation 2: Develop awareness of the segments of sounds in speech and how they link to letters
- Recommendation 3: Teach students to decode words, analyze word parts and write and recognize words
- Recommendation 4: Ensure that each student reads connected text every day to support reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension
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