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Homework: Sensational Six Phonics

For this homework, it is helpful to complete all the readings and viewing of all the videos in this module as these will provide the knowledge base, language and vocabulary you need to use, and other useful pieces of information to help you fully answer the questions. To maximize your ability to earn full points on this homework, it is important you explain each response thoroughly by including details, all available information, examples, and any other mechanism that supports your reply. It is also necessary to include (in parenthesis embedded in your text) your references which are all provided to you inside this module. Use any of the materials and resources provided in your module as you see needed.

Develop an essay that addresses the questions. Use the questions as guides to help your thinking and as a checkpoint to ensure you cover the items mentioned in the questions.

It is important students focus on developing their communication skills in writing. An essay approach to this homework is best. When developing your essay, please adhere to the following:

A. What is Phonics? Define phonics. Use your CORE book and resources in this module to write up a thick explanation.

B. What are the vowel patterns? (List all vowel patterns; use the resources in this module and your CORE book to define each pattern and add one example for each pattern)

C. What are appropriate phonics strategies that support students who are a) emerging English learners, b) students with exceptionalities, and c) students with dyslexia? For each of these groups of learners, please list at least one example of an appropriate strategy that supports their specific needs. Briefly explain the strategy and how it supports the specific educational need.