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Read Works: Vocabulary in Context Kindergarten Unit: Using Sound and Picture Cues Lesson PlanRead Works: Vocabulary in Context Kindergarten Unit: Using Sound and Picture Cues Lesson Plan
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Read Works: Vocabulary in Context Kindergarten Unit: Using Sound and Picture Cues

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[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson uses Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert to teach students to use picture cues and initial word sounds to identify unknown words. Ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice are included. The book must be provided by the teacher, but practice sheets are available to download with free login.

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Concepts

context clues, initial sounds, phonemic awareness

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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Common Core

RI.K.7 L.K.4.a

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