HOW VERY YOUNG LEARNERS LEARN TO CRACK THE CODE OF READING

1. HOW VERY YOUNG LEARNERS LEARN TO CRACK THE CODE OF READING Mehrdad Moloudi Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch (Iran)

8. Reading & Writing • fairly accurate and fluent

9. Common Mistakes in Phonics Based Instructions

10. Common Mistakes Mistake #1: Young learners’ Unpreparedness Mistake #2: Teaching the Letter Names

11. Common Mistakes Mistake #3: Teaching Lessons That Violate Earlier Lessons Mistake #4: Teaching the Alphabet Per Se

12. Common Mistakes Mistake #5: Teaching Upper and Lower Case Letters Separately Mistake #6: Teaching without Recycling

13. Common Mistakes Mistake #7: Decoding without Encoding Mistake #8: Ignoring Slow and Problem Learners

14. General Tips for Phonics Teachers • Model correct pronunciation. • Ensure understanding the letter-sound relationship. • Monitor each learner’s progress using a portfolio. • Reinforce using multi sensory recycling. • Encourage learners. • Use clear and simple instructions. • Create a print-rich environment. • Do not overload. • Involve parents. • Involve Young learners physically.

15. Drawbacks of CommonPhonics Books • Written for English NS • Non controlled vocabulary • Emphasis on cursive writing • Very challenging stories in terms of meaning • Contradictions and confusions • Incomplete list of grapheme-phoneme • Limited activities

16. Authored by Dr. Mehrdad Moloudi