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Spanish SSC �(symbol-sound correspondences)

Cluster Words

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a�

nada

∅

casa

cama

amar

agosto

alto

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Recap individual SSC ‘A’ and then the source word again (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 rankings: �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 (2^nd ed.) London: Routledge.

A note on L1:L2 word translations: these are supported in the research literature on vocabulary learning, and should only be avoided where meanings are transparent. If at any point in teaching, pupils are not clear about a meaning, teachers should not hesitate in giving the English meaning.

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alto

nada

casa

cama

amar

agosto

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e�

elefante

papel

espalda

estar

[to be]

en

tener

[to have]

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elefante

papel

espalda

estar

en

tener

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i�

idea

lista

interesante

primero

ir

sin

Sin ketchup

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idea

lista

interesante

primero

ir

sin

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o�

yo

olvidar

solo

poco

[little]

dos

con

Con ketchup

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yo

olvidar

solo

poco

dos

con

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u�

universo

mundo

un

[a; an]

nunca

[never]

mucho

lugar

[place]

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universo

mundo

un

nunca

mucho

lugar

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ll�

llamar

llegar

llevar

ella

llave

amarillo

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Introduce and elicit the pronunciation of the individual SSC ‘LL’ and then the source word again (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 rankings: llamar [122]; llegar [75]; llevar [101]; ella [72]; llave [1853]; amarillo [1381]�Source: Davies, M. & Davies, K. (2018). A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish: Core vocabulary for learners (2^nd ed.) London: Routledge.

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ll

llamar

llegar

llevar

ella

llave

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l�

libro

salir

lista

luego

[later; then]

palabra

luz

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Introduce and elicit the pronunciation of the individual SSC ‘L’ and then the source word again (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 rankings: libro [230]; salir [114]; lista [1189]; luego [150]; palabra [192]; luz [278]�Source: Davies, M. & Davies, K. (2018). A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish: Core vocabulary for learners (2^nd ed.) London: Routledge.

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libro

salir

lista

luego

palabra

luz

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ca�

casa

campo

cambiar

£

$

calle

[street]

cara

cantar

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casa

campo

cambiar

calle

cara

cantar

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co�

comer

costa

blanco

¿cómo?

[how…?]

coche

con

Con ketchup

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Introduce and elicit the pronunciation of the individual SSC ‘co’ and then the source word again (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.

Teachers whose students have been also been taught French may wish to use the word ‘coche’ to also highlight the difference between the ‘ch’ in Spanish, and the softer ‘ch’ in French (as in ‘chat’)

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co�

comer

costa

blanco

¿cómo?

coche

con

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cu�

cuerpo

cultura

escuchar

escuela

cuatro

cuadro

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cuerpo

cultura

escuchar

escuela

cuatro

cuadro

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cue

[body]

cuerpo

escuela

[bill]

encuentro

cuello

recuerdo

[body]

cuenta

[memory, keepsake]

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cue

escuela

cuerpo

encuentro

cuello

recuerdo

cuenta

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cue

escuela

cuerpo

encuentro

cuello

recuerdo

cuenta

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cue

cuatro

cua

cuando

¿cuál?

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cuarenta

cuadro

cuarto

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cue

cuatro

cua

cuando

¿cuál?

cuarenta

cuadro

cuarto

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cue

cuatro

cua

cuando

¿cuál?

cuarenta

cuadro

cuarto

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cue

cuidar

cui

¡cuidado!

to look after;

take care of

[careful!]

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cue

cuidar

cui

¡cuidado!

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cue

cuidar

cui

¡cuidado!

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ce�

cerca

doce

necesario

[necessary]

parecer

[to seem; appear]

MADRID 1KM

centro

necesitar

[to need]

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cerca

doce

necesario

parecer

centro

necesitar

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ci�

cierto

cine

ciencias

decir

[to say; tell]

diciembre

ciudad

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cierto

cine

ciencias

decir

diciembre

ciudad

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z�

zona

voz

cabeza

empezar

[to start]

diez

zapato

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zona

voz

cabeza

empezar

diez

zapato

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que�

porque

[because]

parque

¿qué?

quedar

[to meet up; stay; suit]

pequeño

querer

[to want]

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que�

porque

parque

¿qué?

quedar

pequeño

querer

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qui�

quiero

[I want…]

izquierda

quince

equipo

tranquilo

¿quién?

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quiero

izquierda

quince

equipo

tranquilo

¿quién?

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ga

ganar

regalo

gato

lugar

[place]

jugar

amiga

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ganar

regalo

gato

lugar

jugar

amiga

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go�

gol

domingo

SUNDAY

conmigo

[with me]

algo

[something]

largo

juego (n)

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go�

gol

domingo

conmigo

algo

largo

juego (n)

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gu�

preguntar

segundo

¡mucho gusto!

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gu�

preguntar

segundo

¡mucho gusto!

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j�

ojo

julio

rojo

dejar

[to leave]

mejor

mujer

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ojo

julio

rojo

dejar

mejor

mujer

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ge�

gente

imagen

gesto

generalmente

[generally]

recoger

argentino

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gente

imagen

gesto

generalmente

recoger

argentino

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gi�

imaginar

elegir

religión

página

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original

P57

Versión original

colegio

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imaginar

elegir

religión

página

original

colegio

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gue�

guerra

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guerra

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gui�

guitarra

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guitarra

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español

año

2019

señora

mañana

[morning; tomorrow]

montaña

niña

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español

año

señora

mañana

montaña

niña

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mano

noche

nada

tener

[to have]

poner

nosotros

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mano

noche

nada

tener

poner

nosotros

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ver

verdad

verde

vivir

[to live]

verano

joven

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ver

verdad

verde

vivir

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celebrar

abuela

saber

[to know]

bastante

[quite]

bonito

[pretty]

deber

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celebrar

abuela

saber

bastante

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rr�

perro

correr

cerrar

correo

@

barrio

correcto

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Introduce and elicit the pronunciation of the individual SSC ‘rr’ and then the source word again (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 rankings: perro [888]; correr [343]; cerrar [521]; correo [1638]; barrio [940]; correcto [1467]�Source: Davies, M. & Davies, K. (2018). A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish: Core vocabulary for learners (2^nd ed.) London: Routledge.

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rr

perro

correr

cerrar

correo

barrio

correcto

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r�

pero

caro

seria

sobre

[about; on top of]

abro

Francia

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Introduce and elicit the pronunciation of the individual SSC ‘r’ and then the source word again (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 rankings: pero [30]; dar [42]; seria [856]; sobre [62]; abrir [246]; rico[398]�Source: Davies, M. & Davies, K. (2018). A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish: Core vocabulary for learners (2^nd ed.) London: Routledge.

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pero

caro

seria

sobre

abro

Francia

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h�

hablar

hijo

hospital

hacer

[to do]

helado

hasta luego

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hablar

hijo

hospital

hacer

helado

hasta luego

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