R-controlled vowels are vowel sounds that change when followed by the letter r. The five most common r-controlled vowel spellings are ar, er, ir, or, and ur. To teach r-controlled vowels, start with clear sound-spelling instruction, use word lists and anchor charts, then give students
Word work activities help students practice phonics, spelling patterns, sight words, and vocabulary through hands-on literacy routines. These engaging word work ideas make literacy centers more interactive while helping elementary students build stronger reading and spelling skills. Word work is an essential piece of the
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Short vowel digraphs are a phonics skill that takes practice and exposure for students to master. Surely your students have come up with the question, “What’s the difference between the words read and read? ” The words look the same, but sound different given the
Consonant blends and digraphs are common phonics patterns that help students read and spell words more accurately. A consonant blend is a group of consonants where each sound can still be heard, like /b/ and /l/ in “blue.” A consonant digraph is two consonants that
Teaching short vowels is a fundamental early literacy skill that students will continue to build on in second grade. Keep reading for lessons, activities, and tips to teach short vowels in the second grade classroom. What are short vowels? The short vowel sound of each
