Phonological Awareness

​Phonological Awareness

What is Phonological Awareness?

The ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds in a spoken language. This includes words, syllables, and sounds.

Multiple Choice

Which choice below best demonstrates Phonological Awareness?

• Spelling out the word "umbrella"

• Figuring out how many syllables are in the word "umbrella"

• Identifying the first sound in the word "umbrella"

• Figuring out how many sounds are in the word "umbrella"

​Activities for Phonological Awareness do not have to include any writing. It is all sound based and oral.

Multiple Choice

Phonological Awareness must include writing.

• True

• False