phonics
1 of 1noun/ˈfɑ.nɪks/
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a method of teaching reading and spelling that focuses on the relationship between sounds and letters
Phonics is a method of teaching reading that emphasizes the relationship between letters and their corresponding sounds. By learning to recognize and decode these sounds, students can improve their ability to read and pronounce words. Phonics is often used in early education to build foundational literacy skills.
- Phonics instruction typically begins with teaching students the sounds associated with individual letters of the alphabet.
- Phonics games and activities are often used to make learning letter-sound relationships engaging and interactive for young learners.
- Teachers assess students' phonics skills by observing their ability to apply sound-symbol knowledge to read and spell words accurately.
- Research has shown that explicit phonics instruction is effective in helping struggling readers develop strong decoding skills.
- Phonics can be particularly beneficial for struggling readers as it provides them with systematic strategies for decoding unfamiliar words.