The Power of Oral Language · Autumn Term

Rhyme and Rhythm

Exploring the sounds of language through nursery rhymes, songs, and poems to develop phonological awareness.

Key Questions

  1. 1What happens to the sound of a word when we change the start of it?
  2. 2How does the beat of a poem help us remember the words?
  3. 3Why do some words sound like they belong together?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Phonological AwarenessNCCA: Primary - Appreciation of Language
Class/Year: Junior Infants
Subject: Foundations of Language and Literacy
Unit: The Power of Oral Language
Period: Autumn Term

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