If reading came easily for you, then you may not remember learning about all of the different types of letter combinations in the English language. You automatically know what to do when you see a one syllable word with an 'e' at the end like cake. Most of your students will need to be taught these patterns. And there are quite a few of them!
Reading Universe lays out a sequence of phonics skills that covers most of the letter-sound patterns your students will need to know in order to decode words. You can see these patterns listed in the chart below, in order from simple to complex. (Your school’s reading program likely has a similar scope and sequence for teaching.)
Top Phonics Skills and Patterns for Paras to Know
As you might have guessed, we won’t be covering all 20 patterns in this course. Here are the eight patterns and syllable types we think are most important for you to get familiar with … so that you can help your students learn and practice.