In the MSLE curriculum, what is used to enhance phonemic awareness?

Spelling previously learned sounds is considered an effective method to enhance phonemic awareness within the MSLE curriculum for several reasons. Phonemic awareness involves the ability to recognize and manipulate the individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. When students engage in spelling exercises, they are actively working with these sounds, reinforcing their understanding of how individual phonemes connect to form words.

Spelling not only requires students to identify the sounds in a word but also encourages them to consider the placement of those sounds and how they correspond with written language. This practice deepens their auditory processing and solidifies their grasp of phonemes as they translate their spoken understanding into written form.

Moreover, this method of reinforcing phonemic awareness aligns well with the principles of the MSLE curriculum, which emphasizes structured literacy and the systematic introduction of sounds and their spellings, thereby enhancing students' reading and writing capabilities.