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Before children learn to read print, they need to become aware of how the sounds in words work. They must understand that words are made up of individual speech sounds, or phonemes. A child's skill in phonological and phonemic awareness is a good predictor of later reading success or difficulty.

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Phonological awareness is a critical early literacy skill that helps kids recognize and work with the sounds of spoken language.

Phonological awareness is made up of a group of skills. Examples include being able to identify words that rhyme, counting the number of syllables in a name, recognizing alliteration, segmenting a sentence into words, and identifying the syllables in a word. The most sophisticated — and last to develop — is called phonemic awareness.

Phonemic awareness is the ability to notice, think about, and work with the individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. Manipulating the sounds in words includes blending, stretching, or otherwise changing words. Children can demonstrate phonemic awareness in several ways, including:

• recognizing which words in a set of words begin with the same sound

  ("Bell, bike, and boy all have /b/ at the beginning.")

• isolating and saying the first or last sound in a word

  ("The beginning sound of dog is /d/." "The ending sound of sit is /t/.")

• combining, or blending the separate sounds in a word to say the word

  ("/m/, /a/, /p/ – map.")

• breaking, or segmenting a word into its separate sounds

  ("up – /u/, /p/.")

This diagram explains the relationship between phonological awareness and phonemic awareness:

Phonological and phonemic awareness and phonics: different but interrelated

Sometimes phonological and phonemic awareness are confused with phonics; they are two different yet interrelated skills.

Phonological and phonemic awareness refer to spoken language — the understanding that the sounds of spoken language work together to make words.

Phonics refers to the connection between sounds and print — it’s the instruction that teaches that letters represent the sounds of spoken language, or the alphabetic principle. Phonics is the tool teachers use to facilitate making print-sound associations.    

Children who cannot hear and work with the phonemes of spoken words will have a difficult time learning how to relate these phonemes to letters when they see them in written words.

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My Three loved doing alphabet activities with me last year. When she was about 2 1/2, all of it started to click, and by three years old she recognized most of the uppercase alphabet.

But one thing she didn’t grasp as easily as letter names was letter  sounds.

In fact, I’ve noticed that she could use some support in a variety of phonological and phonemic awareness activities.

So … welcome to our phonological awareness series! Each of these activities will be print and play – that’s right, no prep! And you’ll only need one manipulative: poker chips (or another small object).

This week we are focusing on awareness of word. This is the understanding that a sentence is made up of individual words. Its a basic understanding that isn’t always easy to master.

One way to teach the awareness of word is to have students clap the words in a sentence. But I wanted to try something a little more hands-on.

So I created these silly sentence trains. Each page has a train with either 3, 4, or 5 cars (for 3, 4, or 5-word sentences).

All you do is read one of the silly sentences at the bottom of the page. Then your learner repeats the sentence and uses a poker chip to cover each circle. Each poker chip represents one word.

A tip: Read the sentences with breaks between the words, at least at first.

“Cow – swims – fast.”

“Rat – reads – books.”

If your learner appears to be ready, read a sentence at a normal pace.

“Fish dig holes.”

Make sure your learner repeats the silly sentence as s/he puts a poker chip onto each circle.

You’ll probably find that these 4-letter sentences add a new challenge, because many of them include small function words – such as a, to, and the. If you read the sentence too quickly, you’ll notice that your learners skip right over those function words.

Another tip: When finished, have your learners point to each poker chip one at a time and repeat the sentence back to you.

The 5-word sentence train was a real challenge for my Three. I tried to speak the sentences more fluently to see how she’d do, but she was easily confused. She would repeat the sentence, but she wasn’t using exactly one chip for each word. Sometimes she would say three words while moving only one chip.

I decided to give my Five a turn. He had no trouble at all – no matter how fast I spoke the sentences.  This was no surprise; he’s a beginning reader and learned the concept of word with the voice to print cards we did when he was a preschooler.

More teaching tips

• If you’d like, cut off the bottom of each train so that your learners have just a train mat and not the sentences.
• Use the silly sentence mats during individual tutoring sessions or in small groups.
• Does your school have buddy reading with kids in older grades? I’ll bet those fluent readers would love reading these silly sentences to help your learners master awareness of word!

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Arguments from literature and life for essay 15.3 on the topic: “What is understanding”

Author Alena Bazan To read 13 min Views 42k. Updated October 23, 2020

For essay 15.3 of the OGE in the Russian language on the topic: “What is understanding”, arguments from literature and life are needed. Students need to be able not only to express their own point of view, but also to confirm it with given examples. For this, works of art, biography and statements of domestic and foreign writers, as well as philosophers and other famous personalities are best suited. We must not forget about folk wisdom that has passed through the centuries and has come down to our times. nine0005

Content

1. Problem
2. The attitude of the author to the problem
3. Arguments
4. epithets for the word “understanding”
5. Synonyms for the word “understanding”
6. Examples from the fiction
7. Examples from life
8. people's wisdom

What is understanding and how to come to it.

The human ability to understand each other connects people and makes them feel needed and happy. Only by communicating, a person can understand another, agree with him. Communication is an integral part of human life, but not everyone knows how to communicate properly. For some individuals, it all comes down to simply conveying information, nothing more. Against this background, many conflicts and quarrels arise, which can be avoided only by understanding the position of a person. And understanding always leads to agreement, which is the basis for friendship and love. That is why it is so important to be able to understand a person, to put yourself in his place. nine0005

1. Understanding connects people and makes them one.
2. Where there is understanding, there are never conflicts.
3. A close person can understand perfectly.
4. It is not always possible to understand another person with the help of words.
5. The ability to understand others helps to win them over.
6. Happiness lies in understanding.
7. To understand a person means to feel when he needs support.
8. Only sincere communication with people leads to understanding.
9. In order to understand a person, you need to try to imagine yourself in his place.
10. Understanding is the key to a fulfilling life.

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1. M.A. Bulgakov "Master and Margarita" .

In M.A. Bulgakov, two people with a completely different understanding of life were arguing about the truth. These people were Yeshua Ha-Nozri and the fifth procurator of Judea, Pontius Pilate. Yeshua argued that all people in the world are kind, while the procurator, to prove his own opinion, showed the prisoner a truly evil man, Mark Ratslayer, beating a defenseless person. Despite what he saw, Yeshua did not retract his words, but, on the contrary, took pity on the centurion, saying that he became evil because he was mutilated. Pontius Pilate was carried away by the eloquence of his interlocutor and, finding reasons for pardon, decided to justify him. But suddenly, another accusation against Yeshua is revealed, the only possible punishment for which was the death penalty. nine0005

Upon hearing the accusation, Ga-Nozri immediately agreed with him, believing that it is easy and pleasant to tell the truth, so one should not hide the truth. Yeshua said simple things, but they contained the whole meaning of life. The “good man” understood life like no one else, and tried to convey his worldview to others, for which he was taken into custody.

The conversation with Ga-Notsri turned the whole world of Pontius Pilate upside down. The procurator felt the truth in the words of the interlocutor and sincerely wanted to save him, but the fear of losing his reputation and destroying his career turned out to be stronger, and Yeshua did not want to retract his words. Thus, execution was the only way out. Yeshua left this world, but managed to convey his understanding of life to the procurator, who until the end of his days could not forgive himself. nine0005

2. L.N. Tolstoy "War and Peace".

One of the main characters in L.N. Tolstoy's "War and Peace" Pierre Bezukhov is opposed to the noble environment surrounding him. He stands out sharply against the general background not only with his manners, but also with his appearance. A smart and natural look causes anxiety in people like Anna Pavlovna Sherer. That is why she immediately disliked the new visitor to her salon. Using the method of opposition L.N. Tolstoy managed to fully reveal the spiritual qualities of this hero, to show his sincerity, nobility and honesty. nine0005

Pierre's whole life changed after the death of his father. Having received the title of count, the young man finds himself in the center of attention of a recently hostile secular society. The acquired wealth plunged him into a stream of carefree life, from which he was unable to escape. The result of such a dissolute existence was the marriage to Helen Kuragina. Pierre guessed about her stupidity and meanness, but did not want to see this, being captivated by the beauty of his charming wife. Over time, the lie was revealed, and an understanding of all the baseness that surrounded him came to him. From this moment, Pierre's spiritual quest begins, and he finds himself in the society of Masons. It took a while for Count Bezukhov to realize that the Masonic plans were not so disinterested, he really believed that everything was being done for the good of the people. After realizing the futility of their ideas, Pierre left the ranks of the Masons forever, considering it impossible to live as before. nine0005

Pierre went through many trials and found himself only in family life with Natasha Rostova. Love for her and the children became the meaning of his life. Pierre understood the main truth: while you live, there is happiness.

3. A.S. Pushkin "Eugene Onegin" .

Tatyana Larina is the embodiment of the female ideal of A. S. Pushkin. From early childhood, Tatyana was different from other girls, she was not interested in their games and activities, she preferred to be alone with herself and nature. The main character was close to everything rural: life, the order of things, traditions. Books replaced her conversations with loved ones, which is probably why the girl felt like a stranger in her own family. In novels, Tatyana found everything she lacked in real life: emotions, exciting adventures, noble knights. She was captivated by everything unusual. That is why she so quickly fell in love with Eugene Onegin, who was completely different from ordinary village boys. nine0005

Having fallen in love, Tatyana completely succumbed to the new feeling, forgetting about all the norms and decency. Without hesitation, she decided on a desperate step, unthinkable for a decent girl of that time. The main character was the first to confess her love to Onegin, telling him this in a letter. This speaks of her naturalness and purity of consciousness, untainted by imposed prejudices and foundations. The refusal of her lover dealt Tatyana a huge blow, but the event that happened soon changed her fate forever. Onegin killed Olga's fiancé in a duel and left the village. Being in sad thoughts, the main character ended up in the house of Eugene, in his office. It was here that she came to understand the true nature of the one she loved. She realized that the ideal she invented was actually a soulless representative of secular society, he was just a parody of the hero, and not the hero himself. nine0005

This understanding helped Tatyana to see Onegin in a different light and realize that their future together is impossible. In addition, she decided to build her own destiny and successfully married a rich and influential general. Luxurious city life has made a nondescript village girl a real socialite. This is exactly how Onegin met her at one of the receptions. Now he is already trying to win Tatyana's heart, but he is immediately refused. The main character was not able to stoop to treason and tarnish the honest name of her husband. She understood that the past should remain in the past, the choice had already been made and one should live accordingly. nine0005

1. For more than thirty years, Mahatma Gandhi was the inspirer and organizer of the Indian national liberation movement. His colossal influence on people was due to an understanding of the traditions, beliefs and psychology of his people. Thanks to his brilliant knowledge of the texts of sacred books and religious poetics, he could always find suitable words that touch the human soul to express his own ideas. Gandhi acquired special significance due to the use in his philosophy of the deep layers of ancient Indian culture, rooted in the minds of the masses. The principles of non-violent resistance declared by Gandhi were close to the people and their ideals. In addition, the Mahatma knew how to choose images and words that ordinary people understood. It was understanding that formed the basis for the interaction of this person and the rest of the population. The Indian leader felt the mood of his people very subtly, so he knew how to compromise in time to avoid violence. His ability to understand everyone and understand the world order as a whole immortalized the name of Mahatma Gandhi, the ideological and moral leader of the Indian liberation movement. nine0012
2. At the heart of all understanding is communication, and the most famous developer of effective communication skills is Dale Carnegie. All the activities of the American teacher, writer and speaker were aimed at changing attitudes towards themselves and others. Dale had no friends at all during his school years, the boy was very complex due to the plight of his family. In addition, work on the farm took a lot of time and effort. The ability to speak eloquently and expressively was discovered by Carnegie while attending a discussion circle, where he signed up to avoid loneliness. Dale's parents, despite financial difficulties, did their best to give a decent education to their children. After school, the young man entered the Pedagogical College, where his oratory skills developed at an accelerated pace. Dale failed to finish college due to a failed Latin exam, but he did not despair and opened educational courses for farmers in his hometown. Over time, he moved to lecture in New York. His courses became very popular, because psychological help and confidence in a brighter future turned out to be so necessary for people during the height of the economic crisis. At 1926, Carnegie's first book, Oratory and Influencing Business Partners, was published. Over the next ten years, the teacher came to understand that it is not enough for people to be able to speak beautifully, they want to change the worldview of others and influence decision-making. The result of these reflections was How to Win Friends and Influence People, which became Carnegie's most popular work. The publication sold millions of copies and made the author a billionaire.

1. “There is no good in an unfriendly family” . This proverb says that in a family where there is no understanding, there will be no good. Consent is the foundation of a happy family life.
2. "Where there is love and advice, there is no grief" . The meaning of this proverb is that grief has no place in the lives of people who live in love and harmony.
3. “Wolf is not terrible in a harmonious herd” . This proverb is about mutual understanding that unites people. Even a flock of sheep can be saved from a wolf, thanks to solidarity and interaction. nine0012
4. “Agreement leads to good things, but a dispute finds opponents” . Our wise ancestors knew that agreement always leads to good, and in a dispute you can find an opponent for life.
5. "Understanding stronger than stone walls" . This proverb says that understanding protects a person better than stone walls.
6. "Harmony and harmony - happiness in any business" . The meaning of this proverb is that consent in any matter is the key to happiness. nine0012
7. “Scattered geese are prey for united crows” . This proverb says that unity is the key to victory. Even small crows can become a threat to geese if they do not act together.
8. "What is the treasure when the family is in harmony" . This proverb says that the main thing in family life is peace and tranquility. Everything else is secondary.
9. "Hints and reproaches - family vices" . Our ancestors attributed hints and reproaches to vices. They called for mutual understanding in the family, then all its members will be happy. nine0012
10. "In a family where there is harmony, happiness does not forget the way" . This proverb says that a family in which there is peace and harmony will always be happy. Happiness loves those who protect it.

1. “To understand another means to become this other at least for an hour” . The great Russian poetess M.I. Tsvetaeva wrote that in order to understand another person, it is necessary to put yourself in his place. It is difficult to understand what is not characteristic of us. nine0012
2. « It is very dangerous to meet a woman who understands you completely. This usually ends in marriage" . The English writer Oscar Wilde said that understanding in love always leads to marriage.
3. “If you want to understand others, look more closely into yourself” . The English writer Oscar Wilde believed that in order to understand others, you must first understand yourself.
4. “But who can flatter himself with the hope that he was ever understood? We all die unknown. This is what women say and this is what writers say.0032 . The French writer Honore de Balzac said that all people remain misunderstood to the end. It can only seem to us that someone understood us as himself.
5. “The most incomprehensible thing about our world is that it is understandable after all” . Albert Einstein, the founder of modern theoretical physics, said that everything in our world is clear, you just need to want to understand it.
6. “Usually those who lack understanding think they know more, and those who are completely devoid of mind think they know everything” . The Italian monk-philosopher Giordano Bruno believed that intelligent people would never think they knew enough. Their thirst for knowledge will never be satisfied, while fools are sure that they know everything.
7. “Many people can speak, but not everyone understands” . Archbishop Gregory the Theologian of Constantinople wrote that it is much more difficult to understand than to speak. Everyone can say, but understand what is said - no.
8. "A madman is, first of all, a person who is not understood" . The great Russian writer L.N. Tolstoy said that it is natural for people to think that those they do not understand are insane.
9. "How much we know and how little we understand" . The founder of modern theoretical physics, Albert Einstein, said that people think they are smart, but in fact they understand too little of what they know.
10. "True greatness begins with understanding one's own nothingness" . German writer and philosopher I.V. Goethe believed that a person can become better only by realizing his own insignificance. Greatness is based on the ability to understand oneself, in his opinion. nine0012