No Nonsense Phonics Skills Teacher Book 5
#5 in No Nonsense Phonics Skills Series
What’s inside...
The series of nine No Nonsense Phonics Skills books by Debbie Hepplewhite provides a comprehensive method of teaching reading, handwriting, and spelling in English. The books use a systematic phonics approach to master the English Alphabetic Code, with exercises and 'cumulative' code, words, and texts to enhance language comprehension and develop 'spelling word banks'. The series also integrates high-frequency and tricky words into the learning sequence of the 109 'Mini Stories'. The books cover national curriculum requirements for phonics and spelling in Years 1 and 2, and offer rigorous phonics teaching and practice. Book 5 includes additional guidance for phonics hand routines, sound-dash, spelling answers, and comprehension questions for the Mini Stories.
Discussion points
How do the phonics skills in the book help you read new words?
Can you think of a word that rhymes with one you learned today?
What is your favorite word we practiced today and why?
How do you feel when you figure out how to read a challenging word?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to point out phonics rules they recognize in the words around them—on signs, labels, or in other books.
Praise your child for every new word they learn to boost their confidence.
Turn learning into a fun activity by creating a scavenger hunt with words that apply the phonics skills from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Phonemic Awareness
Explanation: The book provides structured lessons on recognizing and manipulating the sounds in spoken words, which is crucial for reading development.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this skill to decode new words they encounter in their daily reading, enhancing their reading fluency and comprehension.
Example Lesson: Letter-Sound Correspondence
Explanation: Through repetitive and consistent practice, the book teaches children to match letters to their appropriate sounds, an essential aspect of reading.
Real-World Application: This foundational skill aids children in spelling and sounding out words correctly, helping them become confident readers and writers.
Example Lesson: Blending Sounds
Explanation: The book emphasizes the skill of blending individual sounds together to form words, helping children make the connection between phonemic awareness and fluent reading.
Real-World Application: By mastering blending, children can more easily read unfamiliar words, boosting their reading confidence and enjoyment.
Example Lesson: Independent Reading
Explanation: It promotes independent reading by providing activities that encourage children to apply their phonics skills in context.
Real-World Application: Children can transfer these skills to school tasks, homework, and pleasure reading, fostering a lifelong love for reading.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: The book includes problem-solving activities that challenge children to apply their phonics knowledge in new and varied contexts.
Real-World Application: This enhances children’s ability to think critically and creatively, skills that are valuable in academic settings and beyond.