Alphabet letters are an instant closed set of minimal pairs, perfect for targeting auditory skill development. The letters B, C, D, E, G, P, T, V, and Z are one set of minimal pairs. A, H, J, and K are another set. F, L, M, N, S, and X for yet another set. You can readily target discrimination and identification using letters. By using words, you can also target auditory memory and sequencing. I have a set of CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words with pictures that I downloaded. I have two foam letter alphabet puzzles, one uppercase and one lowercase, that I picked up at a dollar store. The student and I typically pop all the letters out onto the table but keep them in alphabetical order. I then put three post-its on the table in front of the student labeled "1", "2", and "3". Next, I present the three letters that make up the target word from behind my acoustic hoop. Once the student has identified the letters and placed them on the post-its in the correct order, we practice tapping out and blending the sounds to read the word. This may take several presentations and possibly the addition of sign language. All good data to keep. If the student is not able to successfully tap or blend, I model it. Once the word has been stated, I ask the student to sign it if they can so I can check for comprehension.
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