Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days during week 3 AZ time (Tuesday – Monday) for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

This week’s emphasis will be on phonics and its importance in learning to read.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words. Explain and provide specific examples to support your response. NOTE: Cite the course readings for this week with in-text and end reference citations. Revise for conventions.

• How can phonics instruction be used to help students make the connection between spoken language, the alphabet, and word recognition?
• How might you evaluate mastery of phonics?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to your classmates or faculty member specifically discussing reading/writing instruction with a minimum of 100 words of your thoughts for each post. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Posts demonstrate mastery of the reading/writing instruction information presented in the course readings. Revise for conventions.