Phonemic Awareness vs. Phonics

Using the information in this week’s required resources, write a 1- to 3-paragraph research-based statement that could be shared with families that compare and contrasts phonemic awareness and phonics. Include:
At least one quote to let them know how vital phonemic awareness is for emergent readers. (What will be the consequence if a child is not phonemically aware?)
Two examples of activity ideas for home enhancement of phonemic/phonological awareness skills
Include at least one activity from beginning phonological awareness (general sound awareness, word awareness, syllable awareness) and one activity from later phonological awareness (blending, segmenting, manipulation of sounds).
Two examples of activity ideas for home enhancement of phonics skills
Be sure to identify which are phonemic/phonological awareness activities and which are phonic activities. See the Week 2 introduction and chart as well as the required readings for additional information.
HERE ARE THE READINGS TO USE:
Literacy Beginnings (Pinnell & Fountas, 2011)
Section Five Introduction
Chapter 19: Learning About Letters and Words
Chapter 20: Names: A Powerful Resource for Literacy Learning
Chapter 21: Using Group Games to Increase Language and Print Awareness
Reading, Writing, Playing, Learning (Rog & Galloway, 2017)
Chapter 7: Putting the “Play” Back in Word Play
Read
Sound Instruction: Phonemic Awareness in Kindergarten and First Grade (Rauth & Stuart, 2008) [Web page]
View
Elkonin Boxes (Axelson Academy, 2013) [Video] [Transcript]
Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, and Phonics (Semingson, 2011) [Video] [Transcript]
Explore
Phonemic Awareness Assessment (Oregon Trail School District, 2010) [PDF]
Used with permission.