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HOW VERY YOUNG LEARNERS LEARN TO CRACK THE CODE OF READING. Mehrdad Moloudi Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch (Iran). Reading & Writing fairly accurate and fluent. Common Mistakes in Phonics Based Instructions. Common Mistakes. Mistake #1: Young learners’ Unpreparedness
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HOW VERY YOUNG LEARNERS LEARN TO CRACK THE CODE OF READING Mehrdad Moloudi Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch (Iran)
Reading & Writing • fairly accurate and fluent
Common Mistakes Mistake #1: Young learners’ Unpreparedness Mistake #2: Teaching the Letter Names
Common Mistakes Mistake #3: Teaching Lessons That Violate Earlier Lessons Mistake #4: Teaching the Alphabet Per Se
Common Mistakes Mistake #5: Teaching Upper and Lower Case Letters Separately Mistake #6: Teaching without Recycling
Common Mistakes Mistake #7: Decoding without Encoding Mistake #8: Ignoring Slow and Problem Learners
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.
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