The teacher says, "These letters are called
vowels." "How many vowels are there?" "Find a vowel in this
word"--pointing to one of the words in the lists. As the pupil finds it
he says, "This is a vowel." Find the vowels in all the words in the
lists.
PHONICS AND LANGUAGE
When the vowels and consonants can be distinguished, pupils can be
taught the use of the articles "a" and "an".
"An" is used before words beginning with vowels; "a" before words
beginning with consonants. Lists of words are placed on the board to be
copied, and the proper article supplied.
apple ball
stem eye
peach owl
orange flower
table uncle
ink-stand
Use the article "the" with the same list of words in oral expression,
pronouncing "the" with the long sound of "e" before words beginning with
vowels, as "The apple," "The ink-stand."
_The_ apple is on the table.
The peach is ripe.
The flower and _the_ orange are for you.
_The_ owl has bright eyes.
_The_ ice is smooth and hard.
Grandfather sits in _the_ arm chair.
Is _the_ envelope sealed?
_The_ old man leans on the cane.
RULES OR REASONS FOR SOUNDS
The real difficulty in phonics lies in the fact that the pronunciation
of the English language abounds in inconsistencies.
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