The spelling and speech patterns are
closely
related to their pictorial image. The
spelling
and speech patterns are introduced and
reinforced
with a sequential precision.
Both phonological awareness and knowledge
of
letter-sound correspondence are united to
generate
the understanding the concept of the
alphabetical
principle. Knowing that the words are
made up
of separate speech sounds (called
phonemes)
identify them and use them is a very important
step
to the correct spelling and pronunciation of
English
words.
Once the alphabetical principle is grasped it
becomes a
useful tool. As the initial understanding of the principal
spreads,
the ability to decode correctly leads to further insights
about
other sounds. The phoneme (sound) awareness together with the
knowledge
of letter-sound correspondences is crucial during the
beginning
stages of learning another
language.
