Common Core State Standards

Distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying the sounds of the letters that differ.

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in three-phoneme (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC) words.1 (This does not include CVCs ending with /l/, /r/, or /x/.)

Recognize and produce rhyming words.

Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).

Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowingduck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).