For this assignment, write a 300 word on the importance of phonemic awareness.

 
For this assignment, write a 300 word on the importance of phonemic awareness. Include the following:
Explanation of phonemic awareness 
Description and examples of phonemic awareness skills
Importance of phonemic awareness in the development of reading skills
How and when to teach phonemic awareness skills in the classroom
Following the 300 words, describe at least three phonemic awareness activities for the classroom to promote phonemic awareness skills.
Include the following for each activity:
Brief description of the activity
How the activity would be implemented in the classroom
How the activity meets the diverse needs of students in developing phonemic awareness skills 
Support your writings and activities with at least three scholarly resources.