Vowels (Short or Long)
a, e, i, o, u
What are the four main digraphs we studied?
Bonus 100 points if you can tell me the two additional ones we did as well.
th, sh, wh, ch
ck, ng
What does silent e do to the vowel in a word?
It changes the sound of the vowel and makes it say its name.
For example tap --> tape
What are the spelling patterns for r-controlled vowels?
Worth an extra 200 if you get the two extra or spelling patterns.
ar, or, er, ir, ur
*additionally ore, oar
(_)ar
(_)ept
(_)id
(_)orn
(_)ut
What letter belongs in the blank?
**CK is found in the middle of at the end of words, never beginning.
Car
Kept
Kid
Corn
Cut
What are all the short vowel sounds?
/a/, /e/, /i/, /o/, /u/
Read the sentence correctly.
Can Chet pack much in the bag?
Read sentence.
Correctly read 3 nonsense words with silent e.
sipe
lade
fote
read word correctly
1. What sound does each category make?
2.Give a sample word for each category.
ar, or, er/ir/ur
1. ar (like car), or (like corn), ur (like burn)
2. cart, fork, burger
mil(_)
cli(__)
wor(_)
sti(__)
as(_)
milk
click
work
stick
ask
What are the long vowel sounds?
They say the vowel name.
a, e, i, o, u
Give one word for each digraph spelling pattern.
th, sh, wh, ch
think, shop, whale, chicken
Read the sentence correctly.
Mike and Jane use a rope to ride the mule.
read correctly
Correctly read this sentence.
The dark tar on his torn shirt can burn and hurt him.
read correctly
What is the rule for /K/ sound at beginning of words?
Give an example.
Use C when followed by a, o, u ... use K with I and e
Short or Long vowel sound for these words?
rake
stop
long
short
* Bonus 200 for anyone who can tap a short vowel sounds and long vowel sound key word.
Write a sentence with two digraphs in it.
The ship was big and white.
Write a sentence with this silent e word.
kite
Ex. I play with a kite at the park.
My kite is yellow.
Give one sample word for each category.
ar, or/oar/ore, er/ir/ur
answers vary
What is the rule for ONE syllable words ending with /K/ sound?
List the consonants...
Use K after consonant sounds
Use CK after short vowel sounds
Short or Long vowel sound for these words? Use them in a sentence.
flip
cheese
Short--> I did a flip in the pool.
Long--> I love cheese pizza.
Spell a word for each digraph.
th, sh, ch, wh
them, ship, chin, white
Say three different magic e words (all different vowels) and use each in a sentence.
Answers vary.
Answers vary
Worth 1,000 points
What is the learning goal for phonics? Why do we spend time all year working on different sound patterns?
Answers vary.
Ex. Learning phonics skills helps us read new/unfamiliar words, become stronger readers, and better writers.