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How many sound-spelling correspondences to teach in a phonics session?

I have recently been asked how many phonic patterns (sound-spelling correspondences) I would teach pupils in a half-hour session on average. Though at first sight this sounds pretty straightforward, in reality, it’s a complex question. I’m going to assume that the pupils are beginning readers, aged between four and five years. I’m also assuming that… Continue reading How many sound-spelling correspondences to teach in a phonics session?