Nonsense Words Assessment sheet - Phonics Phase 2 - Resource

The Phonics Phase 2 Resource provides an assessment sheet as a tool for gauging a student's ability to read nonsense words, which is an important step in developing phonetic fluency. The sheet is part of the comprehensive 'All Aboard Phonics - Phase 2 Teacher Manual' and is designed to test eye tracking skills. Instructors are advised to instruct the learner to attempt reading the provided words, observing their proficiency and comfort with the task.

The assessment includes a variety of simple, phonetically decodable words presented in different text sizes. Words such as 'cat', 'hop', 'big', 'dog', 'hat', and 'bit' are used in the exercise. The teacher's notes indicate that if a student shows a preference for larger text or makes more errors with smaller text, they should begin a ten-day eye tracking exercise routine as outlined in the 'All Aboard Phonics Plus' manual. This routine is aimed at improving the student's ability to track text effectively across different sizes, which is a fundamental skill for fluent reading.