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Phonics: Letter-Sound Correspondence, Photo Chart ActivityPhonics: Letter-Sound Correspondence, Photo Chart Activity
Publisher
Florida Center for Reading Research
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Grade
K - 1st
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2005
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Phonics: Letter-Sound Correspondence, Photo Chart

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Have fun with student photographs in this phonics activity! Learners sort their classmates' photos by initial sound on a large poster board with the alphabet written vertically down the left side. Also provided are various pictures representing one for each letter of the alphabet.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

phonemic awareness, phonemes, initial sounds, phonics, graphemes, alphabetizing, the alphabet

Additional Tags

phoneme, phonics, phonological awareness, initial sound, sort, first sound, english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Once all photos are categorized, ask pupils to identify which letter has the most names beside it or the least
  • Print, cut, and laminate picture cards to reuse with minor wear and tear
  • Use the activity as an icebreaker for peers to learn names

Classroom Considerations

  • Each participant needs a photograph; plan to take and print pictures before the lesson begins
  • Requires poster board and scissors, tape or glue

Pros

  • Pictures of class members bring an added touch of personality and engagement
  • The finished product creates an excellent display for the classroom

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RF.1.2.c RF.K.2.d

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