Cracking the
Alphabet Code!
Your Dinner and Dessert (Assignment Choice)
Read Tompkin p. 138-179.
Read Phonics chapters 7-9. Answer the end of chapter quizzes.
Dinner Menu:
* Create flashcards. Bring them to class for grading.
* Create online flashcards. Use
Quizlet or StudyBlue and share the URL with Mrs. Jimison via Moodle.
* Create a Puzzle using PuzzleMaker. Turn your puzzle in via Moodle.
* Add spelling ideas to your resource binder. Search for ideas in our book or Pinterest! Turn in your Pinterest board URL or an outline of what you will be placing into your binder via Moodle.
Optional Dessert:
Objectives
After reading this chapter, students should be able to:
1 Define phonemic awareness and discuss its role in literacy development.
2 Explain the role of phonics in a balanced literacy program.
3 Describe components of a complete spelling program.