Segmenting words into sounds
Segment spoken words into phonemes and spell CVC and simple phonetically regular words by writing a letter or letters for each sound
Suggested ages 4–7
Evidence of understanding
- Write CVC words from dictation (e.g. 'cat', 'bed', 'hot')
- Segment words into individual sounds before choosing letters to write
- Spell simple words phonetically drawing on sound-letter knowledge
Assessment prompt
Can Segmenting words into sounds listen to a simple word like "cat" or "ship" and write down the letters for each sound they hear?
Standards alignment
L.1.2d
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 1
L.1.2e
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 1
L.K.2c
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K
L.K.2d
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K
Revision: Segmenting spoken words
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Sound /dʒ/ spelt ge, dge, g
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Spell phoneme words
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1