Phonics
Phonics refers to the sound-symbol mapping system of correspondence between phonemes (speech sounds), and graphemes (letters and letter groups that represent speech sounds). Phonics instruction provides support for students to develop the skill of interpreting print into spoken language, or decoding (Honig, Diamond & Gutlohn, 2013). Phonics skills help children to acquire alphabetic knowledge and apply this skill to reading and spelling (Ehri, 2004). Phonics is an essential component of effective reading instruction--it is one of the 5 Big Ideas or pillars that should be taught as part of an effective Tier I reading program.
Evidence-Based Practices
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) publishes evidence-based practice guides for educators on various topics, using data, research and recommendations from the What Works Clearinghouse and an expert panel. The goal of the Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade practice guide provides educators evidence-based classroom and intervention practices to support the foundational reading skills of young children. The purpose is not to recommend a specific curriculum but to make recommendations for planning instruction. Each Recommendation identifies the level of evidence, how to carry out the recommendation, and potential obstacles to implementation.
wwc_foundationalreading_040717 (1).pdfResources and Webinars
Listen as Dr. Carol Tolman explains the connection between phonological and phonemic awareness and phonics. (Video Length: 5:35)
bibr_au_concepts.pdfAlphabetic Principle: Concepts and Research
(The University of Oregon)
PhonicsPrimer.docPhonics Primer
(Elam, The National Right to Read Foundation)
Six Syllable Types | Reading Rockets.pdf6 Syllable Types
(Moats & Tolman, 2009)