Phonics+and+Word+Study+FAQ

 **Frequently-asked questions about phonics and word study at PS 17.** __ **Phonics** __ **How can you tell if students are phonetically deaf? (Can’t hear phonemes).**


 * What does it mean if a child hears letters that aren’t there? (During a spelling test)**


 * What should be done for kids that make up their own writing?**


 * Do they teach phonics in elementary school?**


 * Does speaking a non-English language at home affect a student’s decoding ability?**


 * What about kids that only have trouble with select phonemes or words; “-tion,” for example?**

__ **Word Recognition / Vocabulary** __
 * What influence does a speech impediment have on a student’s reading?**


 * What is the Whole Language vs. Phonics debate?**


 * Do Flashcards work?**


 * How do we teach students to use “context clues?” Does it work?**


 * How do you make a word wall interactive?**