For this assignment it is helpful to complete all the readings and viewing of the videos as these will provide the knowledge base, language, and other useful pieces of information to help you fully answer the questions. To maximize your ability to earn full points on this assignment, it is important you explain each response thoroughly by including details, all available information, examples, and any other mechanism that supports your reply. It is also necessary to include (in parenthesis embedded in your text will do) your reference. You are free to use any of the materials and resources provided in your module)
This assignment should not exceed two pages in length. Single-space your responses.
Questions
What is Phonics? (define what phonics is;use your resources in this module to write up a thick explanation)
What is the difference between explicit and implicit phonics? Explain.
What are the vowel patterns? (list all vowel patterns; use the resources in this module to add one example for each pattern)
Why is phonics so important to literacy development? (refer to what you learned in all the videos and other resources in this module)
What sets of competencies and standards inform literacy instruction for phonics? (Take a look at the competencies and standards separately. These are found in the Introduction module. Divide the space for your answer to this question into the two sections, “competencies” and “standards”. Then choose (you can copy/paste this) one competency and one standard that represents phonics. After you have copied/pasted your selections, for each one explain in just three sentences or less why that competency and why that standard are good examples of phonics)
What elements of effective learning environments support literacy for this area? (what do you expect to see in a classroom and/or school environment to show support for the development of phonics. Give an example.)
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