Chapter 6: Phonology

CH 6 1 Learning Log for CHAPTER 6: Phonology Insert your name in the header above (double-click to access the header area, then doubleclick again in this part of the page when finished). Provide your responses below in the boxes as indicated. When you start typing, the response area will automatically expand as needed. 1. Understanding ofspecific terminology: Define the terms below in words that make sense to you. Do not copy the verbiage from the chapter. a) What isphonology? The study of how sounds in a language form patterns. b) What arephonemes? Distinct units of sound that form a word. Give an example. /sted/ staid c) What is the educational process phonetic of “ syllabification”? The ending consonant sound on the first word is pronounced on the second word when the second word starts with a vowel. How can it help inlearning to pronounce words, especially those in content areas, properly? It can help with learning to pronounce words by breaking down sounds into more fluent and easier to sound out sections. CH 6 2 Give anexample relevant to your discipline that shows how phonetic syllabification can help in learning to pronounce words. Find out /fayndawt d) Name2 classic pronunciation errors that students whose first language is Spanish often make. 1. Feet: “fit” 2. Those: “douz” e) Name and briefly describe 2 strategies you can useto practice proper pronunciation of words and/or phrases or sentences in English. 1. (Spoken word) Using counters, lay a counter on each word of a sentence and ask students to push up the counter when they hear the word. 2. (Syllables) Ask students to clap out the syllables of the word. TRANSFER QUESTIONS 1. What was themost helpful realization for you in reading this chapter? The most helpful realization for me in this chapter was how every cultural and language impacts how a foreign language is viewed. Why? Building relationships is an essential part of supporting students. Without having an understanding of how my words can be viewed or the expectations that come with it , I could possibility be giving the wrong message. Furthermore, within special education, I need to be able to understand where parents are coming from as well and how to best communicate with them for the success of their child. 2. What do you (or will you) findmost difficult to teach about pronunciation? Identify one aspect. CH 6 3 Phonetic Syllabification Why do you (or will you) find this particular aspect of pronunciation difficult to teach? When looking at the examples of the different examples I am confused about whether the two words are coming together as a continuous sound or two separate words. 3. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)is an essential feature in second and foreign language instruction. Watch this brief introduction to the IPA at (https://www.youtube.com/watch? annotation_id=annotation_687754361&feature=iv&src_vid=4cU9fqpCqBA&v=b_q cAuHhJIc). State2 main realizations you gained from watching this clip. Explain why it is important to have each of these realizations. Realization In the English language words are not phonetic. Importance For a EL student, it can be frustrating to learn the English language because nothing is continuous and letter sounds change based on the word. Realization IPA helps to write out the sound heard within a word. Importance It is important to visually see how a word is broken down to learn how to pronounce it. a. b.