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SSC [a]

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Date updated: 29 / 06 / 22

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SSC [a]

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Introduction

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alto

nada

∅

casa

cama

amar

agosto

Nick Avery

Timing: 2 minutes for slides 3-5

Aim: To introduce SSC [a]

Procedure:

Introduce and elicit the pronunciation of the individual SSC [a] and then the source word again ‘alto’ (with gesture, if using).
Then present and elicit the pronunciation of the five cluster words.�

The cluster words have been chosen for their high-frequency, from a range of word classes, with the SSC (where possible) positioned within a variety of syllables within the words (e.g. initial, 2^nd, final etc.). Additionally, we have tried to use words that build cumulatively on previously taught SSCs (see the Phonics Teaching Sequence document) and do not include new SSCs. Where new SSCs are used, they are often consonants which have a similar symbol-sound correspondence in English.�

Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in Spanish): �alto [231]; nada [87]; casa [106] cama [609]; amar [700]; agosto [931]�Source: Davies, M. & Davies, K. (2018). A frequency dictionary of Spanish: Core vocabulary for learners (2nd ed.). Routledge: London

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alto

nada

casa

cama

amar

agosto

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alto

nada

casa

cama

amar

agosto

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Fonética

leer / hablar

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INICIO

nada

casa

amar

cama

alto

agosto

estar

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SSC [a]

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Consolidation [1]

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alto

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yo

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Escucha. Escribe la letra correcta y la palabra en inglés.

	Palabra	Traducción
	flor	flower
	saber	to know
	torre	tower
	balcón	balcony
	pasar	to pass

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	Palabra	Traducción
	dama	lady
	blanco	white
	plaza	square
	caballero	gentleman/knight
	llevar	to carry/wear

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escuchar / escribir

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escuchar / escribir

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