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Activity 4 ~~ Phonemic Awareness (45 minutes)
Objective: Consider the issue of
phonemic awareness and how it affects instruction.
Activity: Read, Supporting
phonemic awareness development in the classroom by Yopp & Yopp.
When you've finished the article, reflect on your own knowledge base compared
to the information provided, and think about the three questions listed
below.
Context: The article by Yopp &
Yopp contains a wealth of information about phonemic awareness. First,
it explains phonemic awareness in relation to other sound-related terminology
(i.e. phonics, phonetics, phonology). Second, it recommends an instruction
sequence. Finally, it provides concrete activities to develop phonemic
awareness.
Question 1
In what instances did the
article reinforce your understanding? |
Question 2
What did you learn?
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Question 3
Which activities would be
appropriate for your students? |
When you're finished, please proceed to
Activity 5.
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