English // Phonics & Word Reading

Single Letter Sounds

Know the primary sound for each consonant and the short and long sounds for the five major vowels; respond speedily to single-letter graphemes

Ages
4 to 6
Type
Method
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Standards
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Quick check

Can the learner look at a letter and quickly say its sound — like 's' makes /s/, 'a' can make a short /a/ as in 'apple' or a long /ā/ as in 'cake'?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Say the most common sound for each consonant when shown the letter
  • Distinguish short vowel sounds in CVC words (e.g. /a/ in 'cat' vs /e/ in 'bed')
  • Associate long and short vowel sounds with common single-letter spellings

Topic // Map

Where this fits

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  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

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  • Knowing all lettersRequired

    Phonics & Word Reading // Ages 4 to 6

    Must recognise letters before learning their sounds

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Single Letter Sounds

Ages 4 to 6 // Method

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7 topics

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RF.K.3.aRF.K.3.b
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng_App1_Y1_01Eng_App1_Y1_07Eng_App1_Y1_08Eng_Y1_RWR_02

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