Students need to know all letter-sound relationships before they begin learning about other aspects of literacy, such as comprehension.

Learners should first learn all singles letter sounds before they are taught the names of letters to avoid students confusing letter names and sounds.

Teaching the class one letter-sound relationship per week is an effective way to start teaching phonics.

Reading is primarily about decoding symbol to sound. If students are thoroughly taught every possible letter-sound relationship and their various combinations, they will become proficient readers and writers