Assignment:
Instructions:
A key component of early reading instruction is helping students connect graphemes (letters) to their corresponding phonemes (sounds). A Sound Alphabet Chart is a classroom tool that explicitly supports phoneme-grapheme correspondence and aligns with Science of Reading principles. In this assignment, you will create an instructional Sound Alphabet Chart appropriate for use in a PreK-2 classroom. Need Assignment Help?
- Demonstrate knowledge of phoneme-grapheme correspondence.
- Apply Science of Reading research to the design of classroom resources.
- Create a tool that promotes explicit and systematic phonics instruction.
- Develop materials that emphasize speech-to-print mapping over letter naming alone.
Your chart must:
- Include 4 letters of the alphabet
- Pair each letter with its most common sound, not its letter name
- Include a key image to anchor the sound (e.g., A /a/ - apple)
- Use student-friendly visuals and consistent formatting
- Follow a speech-to-print approach (focusing on the sound, not just the visual letter)
- Be developmentally appropriate for K-2 readers
Format: You may create the chart by hand or digitally using tools such as Canva, Google Slides, or Microsoft Word.
Justification Paragraph (Typed, 1 page):
Submit a written rationale that includes:
- An explanation of how your chart aligns with Science of Reading principles
- A description of how you would introduce and use this chart in daily instruction
- Reflection on the importance of sound-symbol correspondence and how your chart supports early decoding and orthographic mapping
Submission Guidelines:
Upload a photo, PDF, or high-resolution image of your chart
Submit your justification as a separate document
Include your name and course section on both files
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