No Nonsense Phonics Skills Teacher Book 8
#8 in No Nonsense Phonics Skills Series
What’s inside...
The series of nine No Nonsense Phonics Skills books provides a comprehensive step-by-step method of teaching reading, handwriting, and spelling in the English language. Debbie Hepplewhite guides the learner and the teacher through a series of carefully designed systematic phonics routines to master the complex English Alphabetic Code. Each book offers phonics instruction and exercises with 'cumulative' code, words, and texts to develop language comprehension and build knowledge of 'spelling word banks'. High-frequency and tricky words, along with additional letter/s-sound correspondences, are integrated into the sequence of 109 'Mini Stories'. The series covers national curriculum requirements for phonics and spelling in Years 1 and 2, engages learners in formative assessment, and provides systematic phonics teaching with a rich vocabulary. Book 8 includes graphemes such as eer, ear2, -ere2, -ier, ir, ur, ear3, (w)or, -our2, and contains additional guidance for phonics hand routines, sound-dash, spelling answers, and comprehension questions for the Mini Stories.
Discussion points
What sounds did we learn today and how do they link to the words we speak every day?
Can you think of a fun story using some of the words we practiced?
How do these phonics skills help us become better readers and writers?
What was your favorite part of today’s phonics lesson and why?
If you could create a word using today's sounds, what would it be and what would it mean?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the session, preview the phonics sounds that will be discussed to prepare context.
Celebrate progress by praising specific achievements in phonics skills to boost confidence and interest.
Connect phonics sounds to daily life by pointing out objects around the house that include the sound.
Encourage creative storytelling using words from the lesson to enhance retention and make learning enjoyable.
Ask open-ended questions that stimulate critical thinking and personal connection to the sounds learned.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Phonemic Awareness
Explanation: The book provides structured phonics lessons that build a solid foundation in recognizing and manipulating sounds in words.
Real-World Application: Children can use this skill to decode new words effectively, boosting their reading confidence and fluency.
Example Lesson: Developing Decoding Skills
Explanation: Through repetitive practice and incremental progression, the book teaches children to break words into their component sounds and blend them to form words.
Real-World Application: This ability helps children read independently and understand the meaning of new vocabulary in their daily reading activities.
Example Lesson: Enhancing Concentration
Explanation: The structured activities require focused attention, helping children develop the ability to concentrate for longer periods.
Real-World Application: Improved concentration can benefit children academically across all subjects and can aid in following multi-step instructions in everyday tasks.
Example Lesson: Promoting Independence
Explanation: As children master the skills taught in the book, they gain confidence in their reading abilities, promoting a sense of independence.
Real-World Application: This independence encourages self-motivated learning and problem-solving, crucial skills for personal development and academic success.