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Dictation sentences from taught phonics only

Ask AI for short sentences using only graphemes already taught + a few HFWs; teacher checks scope.

Problem

AI happily invents words with graphemes you have not taught yet. You need sentences that stay inside your current code.

Who it is for

Teachers running phonics-linked dictation who want sentence ideas inside a tight grapheme scope.

Steps

1. List allowed graphemes and a short high-frequency word (HFW) list — from your own notes, not a school’s private IP pasted here.
2. Ask the AI for 6–8 short dictation sentences using only that scope.
3. Check every word; rewrite strays.
4. Decide which sentences are oral dictation vs copy-cover-check.
5. Keep audio/voice yourself or use school-approved tools.

Sample prompt

Write 8 short dictation sentences for early primary English.

ALLOWED graphemes only: [e.g. s a t p i n m d]
ALLOWED high-frequency words: [e.g. the, is, a, I]
Max words per sentence: 6
No names of real children. No words outside the lists.
After the list, print a word bank of every word used so I can spot violations.

Outcome

A draft sentence set you can trust only after you verify scope — AI will still slip sometimes.

Source

Likely General phonic-dictation practice (Phonic Books / PLD-style routines) + AI drafting — not a fake school case study

Summarised in TeachAgent’s voice. Not a fake school case study. Not legal advice.

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