Sounds and Letters · Term 1

Matching Letters to Sounds (Phonics)

Students will match individual letters to their corresponding sounds.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the relationship between a letter and its sound.
  2. Construct a list of words that use a specific letter sound.
  3. Differentiate between letters that make similar sounds.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9EFLA10
Year: Foundation
Subject: English
Unit: Sounds and Letters
Period: Term 1

Suggested Methodologies

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25–45 min

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45–90 min

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