Sensational Six – Phonological Awareness

For this assignment, it is helpful to complete all the required readings and viewing of all the videos in this module as these will provide the information and knowledge base, language, and vocabulary you need to use, to help you fully answer the questions. To maximize your ability to earn full points on this assignment, it is important you explain each response thoroughly by including details, explanations, and examples that support your reply. It is also necessary to include (in parenthesis embedded in your text) your references which are all provided to you inside this module.  Use any of the materials and resources provided in your module as you see needed.

Please answer questions A, B, & C listed below.  Develop an essay that addresses the questions. Use the questions as guides to help your thinking and as a checkpoint to ensure you cover the items mentioned in the questions in your write up.

It is important you focus on developing your communication skills in writing. An essay approach to this assignment is best for this goal. When developing your essay, please adhere to the following:

Only use the resources available in this module and your course text to help you write your answers. 

Reference items in your write-up (APA style)

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• Questions
• What is phonological awareness? Define phonological awareness.  Use your CORE book and resources in this module to write up a complete explanation.  Include all the components of phonological awareness. Make sure to list the components separately and include a definition for each, a brief explanation for each, and any additional information for each of the components. 
• What is Dyslexia? Explain the relationship between phonemic awareness and dyslexia.

What is UDL? How do these strategies help learners? Give one example.