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Phonics: Encoding and Decoding, Digraph Delight ActivityPhonics: Encoding and Decoding, Digraph Delight Activity
Publisher
Florida Center for Reading Research
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Grade
K - 1st
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2005
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Phonics: Encoding and Decoding, Digraph Delight

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There are three spinners to use in this phonic activity. Spinner one contains digraphs, spinner two contains vowels, and spinner three contains consonants. Learners spin each spinner, write down the letters they get, blend them to make a word, then determine if the word is nonsense or real. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

decoding, blending sounds, phonemes, phonemic awareness, phonics, digraphs, letter-sound correspondence, emergent reading, spelling

Additional Tags

decoding, digraphs, early reading, letter blends, letter sounds, making words, phonics, encoding, reading words, writing words, english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Work with a small group—write words on chart paper, and discuss with the group whether its real or nonsense

Classroom Considerations

  • Prep time includes making copies and assembling the spinners

Pros

  • The spinners heighten engagement

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RF.1.3.a

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