Phonic Knowledge: What, Why, and How?

Description:

Do you know a digraph from a diphthong? How about the six major syllable types of English? This Knowledge Block will help you brush up on your own knowledge of phonics and give you a way to assess the phonic knowledge of your students. Participants will also learn how to analyze this data so that it can inform instruction.

Who should take this Knowledge Block:

• K-5 educators
• Secondary educators who work with long-term developing readers

What you will learn:

• The relationship between phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics
• Phonic elements including digraphs, consonant blends, diphthongs and schwa
• The 6 major syllable types in English
• Common misconceptions about phonic knowledge and phonics instruction
• How to give, score, and analyze an informal phonic knowledge diagnostic assessment

Materials provided:

• Phonic knowledge diagnostic assessment
• PDF handout of the 6 syllable types of English  
• PDF of all slides in handout form

Certifications:

• Certificate of Completion