Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Primary Schools

by Wendy Jolliffe

• ISBN13: 9780857258458
• ISBN10: 0857258451
• Format: Hardcover
• Publisher: Learning Matters
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Summary

The government prioritises systematic synthetic phonics as a key strategy in the teaching of reading and this text supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in how to use phonics effectively. The text begins by examining the central role of phonics in the teaching of reading, drawing on recent research and initiatives. It goes on to cover the essential knowledge trainees need to acquire themselves and the teaching of phonics to children. Accessible and relevant, the text uses case studies and useful research to support trainees in becoming competent and confident in the teaching of phonics.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The role of phonics in the teaching of reading and writing

Subject knowledge for teachers

Discriminating between sounds and phonemes

Challenges (enunciation of phonemes, accent, EAL)

Grapheme/phoneme correspondences (mapping 44 phonemes to 26 letters)

Decoding and encoding text

Long vowel digraphs âÇô alternative spellings and pronunciations

Phonics into spelling (morphology and spelling strategies)

Effective pedagogy

Teaching phonics in the early years

Multi-sensory and interactive methods

Teaching a systematic structured progression

Planning for phonics

Tracking and assessing pupilsâÇÖ learning

Effective intervention: providing additional support

Using a range of programmes and resources

Teaching phonics in Key Stage 2

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