Phonemic Awareness Teaching Strategies

The video tutorial outlines five steps for teaching new phonics concepts: phonemic awareness, explicit teaching, brainstorming words, letter formation, and visual discrimination. The instructor draws from various resources, including Orton Gillingham and UFli, to present these steps. Bonus steps include using tactile objects, literature connections, and gestures. The video emphasizes the importance of these steps in teaching phonics effectively to young students.

What is the main focus of the video?

• Teaching math concepts

• Teaching phonics concepts

• Teaching science concepts

• Teaching history concepts

Which training programs inspired the five steps?

• Letters and Orton Gillingham

• Kumon and Sylvan

• Reggio Emilia and HighScope

• Montessori and Waldorf

What is the first step in teaching a new phonics concept?

• Brainstorming words

• Letter formation

• Phonemic awareness practice

• Visual discrimination

What is an example of a phonemic awareness activity?

• Reading a story

• Playing a board game

• Using alliterative sentences

• Skywriting letters

What should never be skipped when teaching a new concept?

• Explicit teaching of the concept

• Playing games

• Using flashcards

• Singing songs

What is a key component of explicit teaching?

• Using a focus image

• Writing a poem

• Playing a video

• Drawing a picture

What is the purpose of brainstorming words?

• To create a story

• To connect sounds to real words

• To draw pictures

• To practice spelling

What should students do with words that don't fit the sound pattern?

• Erase them immediately

• Write them in a separate area

• Ignore them

• Use them in a sentence

Why is letter formation important in early grades?

• It helps with reading comprehension

• It is required by the curriculum

• It improves handwriting skills

• It is a fun activity

What is a method used for teaching letter formation?

• Skywriting

• Listening to music

• Watching a movie

• Playing a sport