Phonic Cards. All drill work should train the mind to observe accurately, to image vividly, and to express quickly. In every exercise aim to secure, first, clear images; second, rapid work. It interferes with normal growth and development to reverse this order. To accomplish these ends, prepare a set of phonic cards each one representing a separate sound or phonogram, and use for rapid sight work after the board work has been given. Cut cards to a uniform size of eight by six inches, out of heavy paper, and write with India ink and a camel's hair brush. Stand in front of the class and call upon the children in order. If the child cannot give the sound instantly, call upon another. Children will work rapidly if they are trained to do so. Review frequently and as the need arises prepare new cards. It is quite possible to have repetition with a constant variety of new material.
V.
h op.
1. Write hop on the blackboard and teach the sound elements h and op.
2. Associate each sound with its symbol.
3. Identify the sound h in the sight words have, has, here, hill. (Proceed as in Lesson IV.)
4. Add hop to Word List No. 1, and review daily, for a few moments, at the close of each lesson.
VI.
j.
1. Separate the sight words Jack, Jill, jump, into their sound elements.