When extending vocabulary into phonological awareness, which activity demonstrates the competence in phonological skills?

Repeating sentences and counting words is an activity that effectively demonstrates competence in phonological awareness. This skill involves the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate sounds in spoken language. By repeating sentences, students practice their auditory discrimination and memory skills. Counting words further reinforces their understanding of how words are constructed within sentences, enhancing their ability to differentiate between phonemes, syllables, and words.

This activity aligns with the goals of developing phonological skills as it requires active engagement with language. It goes beyond passive listening, requiring students to process language in a way that builds their foundational reading skills. Engaging in such activities supports students in recognizing the sound structure of words, which is critical for reading development.

In contrast, simply listening to a story does not actively engage students in these phonological aspects, while writing stories and drawing characters, although beneficial for literacy development and creativity, do not directly focus on the auditory manipulation of sounds required to demonstrate phonological awareness.