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Phonemic Awareness: A Definition and Explanation
Something you will be paying attention to in the area of sound is a student’s ability to recognize distinct sounds (also known as phonemes . . . the very basic unit of speech sound). When children begin to recognize these distinct sounds, they are said to be developing phonemic awareness. A knowledge of phonemic awareness and an understanding of the direct correspondence between letters and sounds is a key aspect of reading development and is a predictor of a child’s “success in learning to read” (Yopp & Stapleton, 2008).
Isn't it a joy when we first hear children make the sounds of language (Da-Da, d-o-g, Ma-Ma) and then continue on to that "AHA" moment when they realize that there is a connection between the sound, the letter, and, of course, the printed word?! ELL teachers, especially ones who are working with children who cannot read, will need to pay special attention to their students' development of phonemic awareness.
Something you will be paying attention to in the area of sound is a student’s ability to recognize distinct sounds (also known as phonemes . . . the very basic unit of speech sound). When children begin to recognize these distinct sounds, they are said to be developing phonemic awareness. A knowledge of phonemic awareness and an understanding of the direct correspondence between letters and sounds is a key aspect of reading development and is a predictor of a child’s “success in learning to read” (Yopp & Stapleton, 2008).
Isn't it a joy when we first hear children make the sounds of language (Da-Da, d-o-g, Ma-Ma) and then continue on to that "AHA" moment when they realize that there is a connection between the sound, the letter, and, of course, the printed word?! ELL teachers, especially ones who are working with children who cannot read, will need to pay special attention to their students' development of phonemic awareness.