Phonic Knowledge: What, Why, and How?
Do you know a digraph from a diphthong? How about the six major syllable types of English? This Knowledge Block will help you brush up on your own knowledge of phonics and give you a way to assess the phonic knowledge of your students. Participants will also learn how to analyze this data so that it can inform instruction.
Phonic Knowledge: What, Why, and How?
Description:
Students need phonic knowledge to read and spell efficiently. Participants will learn the six major syllable types of English and an assessment tool to plan for instruction.
Who should take this Knowledge Block:- K-5 educators
- Secondary educators who work with long-term developing readers
- The relationship between phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics
- Phonic elements including digraphs, consonant blends, diphthongs and schwa
- The 6 major syllable types in English
- Common misconceptions about phonic knowledge and phonics instruction
- How to give, score, and analyze an informal phonic knowledge diagnostic assessment
- Phonic knowledge diagnostic assessment
- PDF handout of the 6 syllable types of English
- PDF of all slides in handout form
- Certificate of Completion
Important Notice: Access to Course Materials
After completing your Knowledge Block, all materials, resources, and certificates will be listed here.