Abstract

This dissertation mainly discusses phonics and its use in primary school English teaching. First this article introduces the background and the significance of phonics. Then this article gives a definition of phonics and talks about the opinions home and abroad. In addition, this paper analyzes the advantages and the disadvantages of using phonics. Finally, the paper elaborates how to apply phonics in the real English classroom teaching from the four aspects, which is also the most important part. This dissertation aims to help primary school English teachers to better understand and employ phonics. 

Key Words: phonics; primary school English; teaching method; classroom teaching

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction 1   

2.Phonics2

2.1Definition of phonics.2

2.2Studies of Phonics at Home and Abroad.4

2.2.1 Studies of phonics abroad.4

2.2.2 Studies of phonics in China..5

3. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Phonics Teaching Method6

3.1 The Advantages of Phonics6

3.1.1To promote student’s interest in learning English6

3.1.2To promote student’s language skills.7

3.1.3To avoid the interruption of International phonics.8

3.1.4To improve the effectiveness of students’ memory of new words.9

3.2Disadvantages of phonics10

4.How to Use Phonics in Primary School.11

4.1Letter teaching.11

4.2Speaking..13

4.3Reading13

4.4Writing.14

5. Conclusion.15

References17