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Introduce /j/
Learn the ins and outs of the letter j using these strategies combining pronunciation, recognition, letter sound, and word examples. Scholars examine the letter shape and listen to you pronounce the /j/ sound. Use these tips to...
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Train Phonics /ug/ words
Ask your Autistic pupils what is riding on the train. When they answer, point out that they made the /ug/ sound in each of the three-letter words they say. This is a well scaffolded resource that works toward reading with...
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Consonants: g, j, x, qu, y
Students engage in a reading comprehension lesson that focuses on specific sounds found in words. The lesson includes a variety of experiences that include games, a storybook, and literature response writing.
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Reintroduce Soft-g
Do your scholars know that the letter g sometimes steals the j phoneme? Explore the letter g using these strategies combining pronunciation, recognition, letter sound, and word examples. Scholars examine the letter...
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Phonic Noughts and Crosses: v, w, y, z, j, n, k, e
Another version of noughts and crosses, the classic English game known as tic-tac-toe in American. This fundamental phonics matching activity uses the letters v,w,y,z,j,n,k,and e, in CVC words that are great words for...
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Bingo!
First graders practice and reinforce phonics and/or math skills by creating Bingo! game using computer spreadsheet. Students incorporate phonics or math skills class has been practicing onto Bingo! cards, which can be printed and made...
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Reintroduce /s/
What letter is this? As you introduce pre-readers to letter sounds, keep them entertained with this fun game. Start by drawing the letter s on the board, large enough for all to see. Once you've demonstrated the sound it makes, use...
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'Ow' (long o) Decoder
In this phonics word decoder worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 20 sets of letters in order to form 20 long o words.
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'O / Magic e' Decoder
In this phonics word decoder activity, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 20 sets of letters in order to form 20 long o words.
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'U / magic e' Decoder
In this phonics word decoder worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 15 sets of numbers in order to form 15 long u words.
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'Igh' Decoder
For this phonics word decoder worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 14 sets of numbers in order to form 14 -igh words.
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Y (long i) Decoder
In this phonics word decoder worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 16 sets of numbers in order to form 16 long i words.
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'Oa' Decoder
In this phonics word decoder worksheet, students use their problem solving skills and the decoder key to decode 20 sets of numbers in order to form 20 "oa" words.
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ABC Bingo
Search for the correct letters of the alphabet with a game of ABC bingo. Each card contains uppercase and lowercase letters for kids to locate as the caller announces them.
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Spelling Practice (Consonant Sounds k & s)
In this spelling worksheet, learners explore words with the consonants k and s. Students practice their spelling by writing each of the twenty words and playing a game with the syllables of each of the words.
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A-Okay
Learners complete a variety of activities related to the long /a/ sound and the a_e vowel correspondence. As a class they recite a tongue twister, and spell words containing the /ae/ correspondence using letter manipulatives. Students...
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Working with Words Teacher Directed Activity by Mark Cogan for Elem. Test Prep
Students build word families. In this interactive language arts activity, students visit a website where they play a game creating word families. Students may print out their work when finished.
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Configuration Station
In this vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 5 words from a word bank. Students fit them into a puzzle, generate sentences, place them in alphabetical order and illustrate them.
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Word Recognition
Students recognize and spell color and shape words. In this color and shape words lesson plan, students reinforce their vocabulary and spelling skills.
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Web-Based Practice
Students explore technology by participating in a word structure activity. In this grammar lesson, students utilize the Writing Center computer software to practice keyboarding while identifying word formations in class. Students...