What is a key feature of multisensory phonics instruction?

• A. Engages multiple senses to connect letters and sounds
• B. Relies solely on written text
• C. Focuses only on vocabulary
• D. Avoids feedback

Answer: (A)

Multisensory phonics instruction uses visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile channels together to connect letters with their sounds. Students see the letter, hear and say its sound, and often trace or move the letter while articulating the sound, then blend those sounds into words. This integrated approach strengthens memory for letter-sound relationships and supports decoding more effectively than methods that rely only on written text, focus solely on vocabulary, or omit feedback. The combination of multiple senses and immediate guidance helps learners learn and apply the mappings between letters and sounds more reliably.