Phonics and word building (T1 W2)
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Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. In Tshivenda, understanding phonics helps us read and write better. Today, we will focus on the sounds of letters and how they combine to form words. We will also look at how to use these words in sentences. Let's start by listening to the sounds of some letters and identifying them.
Let's take the sound 'm' and combine it with different vowel sounds to create words. For example, 'ma', 'me', 'mi', 'mo', 'mu' can form the words 'mama', 'meme', 'mimi', 'momo', and 'mumu'. Notice how changing the vowel changes the word. Now, let's write these words on the board and practice pronouncing them together.
Now that we have built some words, let's use them in sentences. For example, 'Mama is cooking.' We will take turns creating sentences using the words we built. Remember to use capital letters at the beginning of the sentence and a full stop at the end. I will write your sentences on the board, and we will read them together.
For your independent practice, I want you to create your own list of five words using the sounds we learned today. Then, write a sentence for each word. Make sure to check your punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud to each other.
Answer: The relationship between sounds and their spellings
Phonics helps us understand how sounds correspond to letters and words.
Answer: Mama is cooking.
A correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
Answer: mama
Any word that begins with the sound 'm' is acceptable, such as 'mama'.
Answer: Full stop
A full stop indicates the end of a statement.
Answer: Meme is happy.
Any correct sentence using 'meme' is acceptable.
Answer: momo
'Momo' is formed by combining 'm' with the vowel 'o'.
Answer: mama, meme
Any two words starting with 'm' are acceptable.
Answer: Letters
Letters are the building blocks of words.