Phonics
A method of teaching reading by systematically teaching relationships between letters and sounds. Phonics instruction helps children decode words.
Real World
The UK government's 2006 Rose Report mandated synthetic phonics as the primary method in English primary schools, leading programmes like Read Write Inc. to become standard classroom practice.
Exam Focus
Distinguish synthetic from analytic phonics in your answer; examiners reward precise use of the correct sub-type.
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