Graphophonics is concerned with what aspect of reading?

Graphophonics focuses on the relationship between letters and their corresponding sounds, which is a fundamental concept in reading development. This approach emphasizes the understanding of how written symbols (letters and groups of letters) correlate with the sounds they represent in spoken language. Mastery of this understanding allows readers to decode words, which is essential for reading fluency and comprehension.

Understanding graphophonics helps students make connections between their knowledge of phonetics and the written language, enabling them to sound out words accurately. This skill is critical in the early stages of literacy, as it lays the groundwork for successful reading practices. In contrast, emotional responses, symbol interpretation, and text comprehension do not directly address this foundational aspect of how reading works at the level of letter-sound correspondences.