Explain the alphabetic principle. What is Phonics? What is the importance of the alphabetic principle as related to phonics development? Define explicit phonics and implicit phonics. Explain the difference between explicit and implicit phonics. Provide specific examples for: Explicit Phonics and Implicit Phonics.

Complete all the readings and viewing of all the videos in this module as these will provide the knowledge base, language and vocabulary you need to use, and other useful pieces of information to help you fully answer the questions. To maximize your ability to earn full points on this assignment, it is important you explain each response thoroughly by including details, all available information, examples, and any other mechanism that supports your reply. It is necessary to include citations (author’s name and date) within each part of the essay to support your responses.

Answer questions A-E listed below. Develop a 1.5 – 2 page, single-spaced essay that addresses the questions. Use the questions as guides to help your thinking and as a checkpoint to ensure you cover the items mentioned in the questions.

It is important students focus on developing their communication skills in writing. An essay approach to this assignment is best. When developing your essay, please adhere to the following:

ONLY use the resources available in this module and your course textbook to help you develop your answers.
Reference items in your write-up (APA style).
Format: Times New Roman, Size 12 Font and Single-space

Guiding Questions

A. (a) Explain the alphabetic principle. (b) What is Phonics? (define what phonics is use your CORE book and other resources in this module to write up a thick explanation) (c) What is the importance of the alphabetic principle as related to phonics development?

B. (a) Define explicit phonics and implicit phonics. (b) Explain the difference between explicit and implicit phonics. (c) Provide specific examples for: Explicit Phonics and Implicit Phonics.

C. (a) What are vowel patterns ?—explain. (b) List all vowel patterns, explain/define each vowel pattern and provide examples of words for each of the vowel patterns. Use (Word Document included in resources) and your CORE book to explain each pattern and to provide specific examples of each vowel pattern.

D. Why is phonics so important to literacy development? (refer to what you learned in all the videos and other resources in this module)

E. (a) What phonics strategies should you see in an effective learning environment? (b)Name and explain 3 specific phonics strategies/activities you would like to see being taught in an effective classroom.