Sound Walls

What is the main purpose of a sound wall in a primary classroom?

• To organize classroom supplies

• To show the class schedule

• To display students' artwork

• To help children connect sounds with print

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

How are the sounds represented on a sound wall?

• By the size of the letters

• By the position of the mouth when making the sound

• By the number of syllables

• By the color of the letters

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

What additional feature might you see on a sound wall card besides the picture of the mouth?

• A picture of a classroom

• A symbol for the sound

• A number

• A student's name

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

Who is considered a national expert on sound walls?

• Jane Doe

• John Smith

• Pam Kastner

• Dr. Mary Dahlgren

What did the teachers find helpful about moving away from a word wall?

• It was easier to decorate

• It made more sense for beginning readers

• It saved space in the classroom

• It was more colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A