To develop the ability to read, it’s important to first focus on reinforcing phonetics. Reading becomes difficult for children and students who do not recognize the sounds of each letter. Being able to identify sounds (phonetics) develops pre-literacy skills and prepares students with a strong foundation to begin reading syllables, words, and then sentences. The first step in teaching literacy and one of the most important is the association between sounds and letter identification. Knowing phonetics helps in several ways. For example, it helps to be able to identify simple and complex words. Understanding phonetics is also important to be able to pronounce words correctly. Finally, reinforcing phonetics is essential when learning to read because it helps develop reading comprehension. With practice, the action of associating a sound with a letter becomes automatic and children can begin to understand the meaning of what they are reading. I will share a...
Jackie Amaya - Garcia
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Oct 12, 2021