English · Year 2 · Phonics and Word Knowledge · 3o Periodo
Applying Phonics to Reading and Writing
Students integrate their phonics, spelling, and morphological knowledge to decode unfamiliar words in texts and encode words in their own writing.
ACARA Content DescriptionsACARA Australian Curriculum v9 English Year 2: Language;Phonics and word knowledge;(AC9E2L06) use knowledge of spelling rules, base words, prefixes, suffixes and syllables to read and spell words.
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Students integrate their phonics, spelling, and morphological knowledge to decode unfamiliar words in texts and encode words in their own writing.
Key Questions
- How do we use our phonics knowledge to read a new book?
- What strategies can we use when we get stuck on a difficult word?
- How does checking our spelling make our writing clearer for others?
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