Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Reading and Writing Activities Units 11-15: Adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs
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Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Units 11-15 is an engaging resource designed to fortify young readers' skills with adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs. Through its diverse set of reading and writing activities, this book effectively supports initial literacy stages by providing clear, structured, and playful learning. It is specifically tailored to nurture early reading confidence and fluency, making it an ideal companion for emerging readers. Parents can feel assured of its educational quality, as it helps seamlessly integrate phonetic concepts into a child’s learning path. Perfect for shared reading sessions, this book promises to be a delightful aid in a child’s exciting journey of reading and writing mastery.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
36 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds did you notice that were different when the consonants were together?
Can you think of any words that have the same consonant blends?
How did the story change when different digraphs were used?
Which set of consonants was the trickiest to read, and why do you think that was?
How do you think the characters felt when they were learning to form new words?
Tip: Role play these questions
Actively listen to your child's responses, showing interest and encouraging them to explore the sounds further.
Praise your child for any attempt to articulate new phonetic combinations, emphasizing progress over perfection.
Use real-life examples or objects around the house to illustrate how consonant blends and digraphs appear in everyday language.
Create a little game where you and your child try to find objects around the house that start or end with the studied consonant blends or digraphs.
Encourage your child to draw or write their own short story using the new consonant blends and digraphs they have learned.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding complex sounds
Explanation: Through engaging activities, the book teaches children about adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs, which are foundational aspects of phonics.
Real-World Application: This knowledge helps children decode new words more effectively, improving reading fluency and comprehension in daily reading tasks.
Example Lesson: Enhancing writing skills
Explanation: The book includes writing activities that encourage children to practice their handwriting and use the phonics skills they've learned to construct words and sentences.
Real-World Application: Practicing writing assists children in expressing their thoughts clearly and enhances their academic performance across subjects.
Example Lesson: Building confidence in reading and writing
Explanation: By providing structured and gradual learning, the book helps children master early reading and writing skills, boosting their confidence.
Real-World Application: Increased confidence can lead to greater participation in classroom activities and a positive attitude towards learning new skills.