No Nonsense Phonics Skills Teacher Book 3
#3 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 is rich in content providing phonics instruction and exercises with 'cumulative' code, words and texts - developing language comprehension and building up knowledge of 'spelling word banks'. High-frequency and tricky words, and additional letter/s-sound correspondences, are drip-fed into the teaching and learning sequence of the 109 included 'Mini Stories'. No Nonsense Phonics Skills: Provides systematic and rigorous phonics teaching and practice with a rich vocabulary, Teaches handwriting linked to the alphabet and to the English alphabetic code, Applies and extends phonics to reading and writing cumulative texts, developing language comprehension at the same time, Includes high-frequency and tricky words, and builds up spelling word banks, Covers the national curriculum requirements for phonics and spelling in Years 1 and 2, Involves and engages the learner fully and routinely in formative assessment. No Nonsense Phonics Skills Book 3 covers the following graphemes: ai, -ay, w, oa, ow, -ie, -igh, -le, o, a, e, i, o, u, -y. This teacher edition contains additional guidance for the phonics hand routines, the sound-dash and spelling answers, and examples of comprehension questions for all the Mini Stories.
Discussion points
What letter sounds did you learn today and can you think of other words that start with that sound?
Why do you think blending sounds together is important for reading?
How did the activities in the book make learning sounds fun? Can you think of a new activity that would help you learn a different sound?
Can you show me how you would teach the sounds you learned today to a friend or sibling?
What was the most challenging part of learning new phonics skills today and how did you overcome it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by having your child summarize the phonics skills they learned from 'No Nonsense Phonics Skills Teacher Book 3'. Ask them to explain why these skills are crucial for reading.
Encourage your child to articulate their thoughts by asking open-ended questions that promote critical thinking and connection-making.
Create a supportive learning environment by listening actively and showing excitement about their progress. Praise specific achievements to boost their confidence.
Use real-world examples to make learning tangible. For example, during a walk or drive, point out signs and ask your child to identify sounds and blend them.
Encourage your child to come up with creative ways to practice their phonics skills, such as drawing or using magnetic letters, and participate in these activities together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Literacy Skills
Explanation: This book uses a structured, systematic approach to phonics that helps children understand the relationship between letters and sounds, improving their reading and spelling skills.
Real-World Application: As children recognize and utilize these phonics skills, they can read more independently at school or while doing homework, improving their confidence and academic performance.
Example Lesson: Enhancing Listening Skills
Explanation: Through phonics exercises and auditory discrimination tasks, children are encouraged to listen carefully to sounds, which is crucial for decoding words.
Real-World Application: Listening skills developed through phonics will help children follow instructions better and communicate more effectively with others in everyday situations.
Example Lesson: Promoting Diligence and Consistency
Explanation: The book’s progressive build-up of phonics concepts teaches children the importance of diligence and working step-by-step to achieve comprehension.
Real-World Application: This lesson transfers to other areas of life, teaching children that consistent effort and perseverance are key to mastering new skills, whether in academics, sports, or personal hobbies.
Example Lesson: Encouraging Language Development
Explanation: The exercises in the book not only focus on reading but also on spelling and vocabulary, aiding overall language development.
Real-World Application: This comprehensive language foundation can enhance children’s verbal skills, helping them articulate their thoughts and feelings more clearly in social interactions.