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Phonics

 phonics courses involves breaking down the subject into manageable units that cater to different learning levels. Here’s a structured outline along with content suggestions for each section:

Module 1: Introduction to Phonics

  • Lesson 1: What is Phonics?

    • Definition and importance of phonics in reading.
    • Overview of phonemic awareness vs. phonics.
  • Lesson 2: The Alphabetic Principle

    • Understanding the relationship between letters and sounds.
    • Activities: Alphabet song, letter-sound matching.

Module 2: Sounds of Letters

  • Lesson 3: Consonant Sounds

    • Introduction to consonants and their sounds.
    • Activities: Consonant sound games, flashcards.
  • Lesson 4: Vowel Sounds

    • Short and long vowels explained.
    • Activities: Vowel sorting, vowel sound songs.

Module 3: Blending Sounds

  • Lesson 5: Introduction to Blending

    • Techniques for blending sounds to form words.
    • Activities: Blending games, sound boxes.
  • Lesson 6: CVC Words (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant)

    • Focus on simple CVC words (cat, dog, etc.).
    • Activities: CVC word building with letter tiles.

Module 4: Digraphs and Diphthongs

  • Lesson 7: Introduction to Digraphs

    • Common digraphs (sh, ch, th) and their sounds.
    • Activities: Digraph word lists, matching games.
  • Lesson 8: Diphthongs and R-Controlled Vowels

    • Understanding diphthongs (ou, ow, ai) and r-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir).
    • Activities: Sorting diphthongs, r-controlled vowel games.

Module 5: Advanced Phonics Patterns

  • Lesson 9: Silent Letters and Complex Sounds

    • Silent letters (k, b, etc.) and complex sounds (tion, sion).
    • Activities: Word hunts, silent letter puzzles.
  • Lesson 10: Word Families

    • Introduction to word families and rhyming patterns.
    • Activities: Word family charts, rhyming games.

Module 6: Application of Phonics

  • Lesson 11: Decoding Strategies

    • Techniques for decoding unfamiliar words.
    • Activities: Decoding practice with leveled texts.
  • Lesson 12: Reading Practice

    • Guided reading sessions focusing on phonics skills.
    • Activities: Reading groups, phonics fluency drills.

Module 7: Assessment and Review

  • Lesson 13: Phonics Assessment

    • Tools for assessing phonics knowledge.
    • Activities: Phonics quizzes, one-on-one assessments.
  • Lesson 14: Review and Reinforcement

    • Comprehensive review of phonics skills learned.
    • Activities: Games, group challenges, and projects.