Topic: Phonics Word Study

Shared reading of poetry helps children become aware of the phonological system of language, which is basic to providing a foundation for matching sounds with letters, letter clusters, and word parts.

You want your students to become flexible in their understanding of words. They need to realize that words can have shades of meaning – they need to understand slightly different meanings in different texts.

Try using tongue twister poems in your classroom!

Try this tip out out with a first grade poem.

Children love poetry with rhythm and rhyme; the language of poetry sings inside their heads. As they grow in experience, they also learn to appreciate poetry without rhyme, as well as the sensory images and unique perspectives it evokes.

Poetry charts can encourage children to think about how illustrations can support a poem.

When using poetry charts in prekindergarten, here is a tip to try out with a classic poem.

FAQ Friday: Which High Frequency Word List Should I Use?

While the best measure of students’ ability is to observe them while reading continuous text, you can also learn much about their word-solving strategies by having them read individual words.

Here is a rundown of the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy™ resources that incorporate phonics, spelling, and word study, as well as what it looks like to teach with these valuable resources in the classroom.