Allison from Learning at the Primary Pond explains phoneme deletion, a type of phoneme manipulation crucial for literacy development. She defines phonological and phonemic awareness, and details three types of phoneme manipulation: addition, deletion, and substitution. The video focuses on phoneme deletion, providing examples and techniques for initial, final, and advanced phoneme deletion. Allison emphasizes the importance of practice and offers language tips for teaching these skills. The video concludes with a mention of additional resources for phonics instruction.

What is the main topic of the video presented by Allison?

• Phonological awareness

• Phoneme deletion

• Phoneme substitution

• Phoneme addition

What does phonological awareness involve?

• Writing skills

• Hearing and manipulating sounds

• Reading comprehension

• Mathematical calculations

Why is phoneme manipulation considered important?

• It helps with mathematical skills

• It supports decoding and spelling abilities

• It improves physical fitness

• It enhances musical talent

Which of the following is NOT a type of phoneme manipulation?

• Phoneme addition

• Phoneme multiplication

• Phoneme deletion

• Phoneme substitution

What is an example of initial phoneme deletion?

• Removing 't' from 'cat'

• Removing 's' from 'spec'

• Removing 'd' from 'dog'

• Removing 'p' from 'pat'

What happens when you delete the final phoneme in the word 'cart'?

• You get 'art'

• You get 'cat'

• You get 'rat'

• You get 'car'

In advanced phoneme deletion, what is removed from the word 'snake'?

• The last phoneme

• The second phoneme from a blend

• The first phoneme

• The middle phoneme

What additional resource is offered for further learning?

• A free tutoring session

• A free webinar

• A free online course

• A free book