Create a 15- slide (excluding cover and ref slides)PowerPoint presentation to demonstrate to your colleagues the strategies of teaching the 44 Phonemes to a group of first graders.
For this presentation, you could compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of various strategies of teaching phonemic awareness to emergent learners or you could focus more on one particular approach you think is effective.
Cite research based theories as rationale for the utilization of the strategies in your presentation. Use teaching strategies from your assigned readings or other scholarly articles.
Title and reference slides are required. Use graphics and color schemes to make your presentation attractive and visually stimulating. The presentation should be organized with headings, descriptions, bullets, etc.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines.
Early Reading Instruction for Children with Reading Difficulties: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
Read "Early Reading Instruction for Children with Reading Difficulties: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners," by Jitendra et al., from Journal of Learning Disabilities (2004).
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2. Everybody's Selling It - But Just What is Explicit, Systematic Phonics Instruction?
Read "Everybody's Selling It - But Just What is Explicit, Systematic Phonics Instruction?" by Mesmer and Griffith, from Reading Teacher (2005).
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Website
1. Starfall.com
Explore the Starfall website for assistance with the "Phonics and Phonemic Awareness" assignment.
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2. ¡Colorin Colorado!
Explore the ¡Colorín Colorado! website for assistance with the "Phonics and Phonemic Awareness" assignment.
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Other
1. The 44 Phonemes of English
Review the 44 Phonemes.
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