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39 Using Phonics

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Start-Up Activity

Have students say the following words out loud:

  • Octopus
  • Oak tree
  • Out

Ask what each word has in common. (They all begin with the letter "o.") Then point out that the very beginning of each word sounds different, even though they start with the same letter. Repeat the words aloud to demonstrate the differences. Explain that this chapter will help your students understand why these differences occur. Then have a volunteer read aloud the chapter introduction.

Think About It

“The whole world opened up to me when I learned to read”

—Mary McCleod Bethune

 

State Standards Covered in This Chapter

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.A

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.B

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.C

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.E

LAFS Covered in This Chapter

LAFS.2.RF.3.3

TEKS Covered in This Chapter

110.4.b.2.A

110.4.b.2.B

110.4.b.2.C

110.4.b.2.A.ii

TEKS Covered in This Chapter

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Consonant Sounds

Give students time to scan the illustrations on page 200.

Then turn to page 201. Explain that all these words feature consonant sounds—speech sounds that are not vowels. Ask for volunteers to read the sample words. Encourage them to put stress on the consonant sound of each red letter. Demonstrate sounds as needed.

Afterward, have students match each word with an illustration from page 200.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RF.3.3
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.2.A, 110.4.b.2.B
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.2, LA 2.1.3

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Using Consonant Blends

Review the information on consonant blends—two or more consonant sounds that come together but keep their own sounds. Demonstrate the concept by sounding out words with r, l, and s blends.

Then place students in pairs and have them practice speaking the words on the page. Move from pair to pair, listening and correcting as needed. 

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RF.3.3
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.2.A, 110.4.b.2.B
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.2, LA 2.1.3

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Using Consonant Digraphs

Review with students the concept of consonant digraphs—two consonant letters that come together and have one sound. Sound out the basic digraphs—ch, gh, ph, th, wh, and ng. Then have volunteers read aloud the sample words on page 203. Afterward, discuss other words that include such digraphs.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RF.3.3
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.2.A, 110.4.b.2.B
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.2, LA 2.1.3

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Short Vowel Sounds

Ask for volunteers to read aloud the words on page 204. Encourage them to use the illustrations for help. Explain that each word includes a different short vowel sound. Sound out each vowel sound for students. Then have them repeat the sounds to you. Ask what other words begin with such vowel sounds.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RF.3.3
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.2.A, 110.4.b.2.B
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.2, LA 2.1.3

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Using Short Vowel Sounds

Review with students the common pattern of words with short vowel sounds: consonant – vowel – consonant. Have different volunteers read aloud each of the sample words. Do they recognize the pattern? Can they think of any other words that follow a similar pattern?

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RF.3.3
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.2.A, 110.4.b.2.B
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.2, LA 2.1.3

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Long Vowel Sounds

Ask for volunteers to read the featured words on page 206. Encourage them to use the illustrations for help with unfamiliar words. Explain that these words use long vowel sounds. (When the vowel is long, the letter says its names.) Sound out each vowel for students, and have them repeat to the sounds to you.

Then, to compare short and long vowel sounds, line up the words on page 204 with the words on page 206. Read each set of words out loud. Ask if students can hear the difference.

  • alligator / ape
  • eggs / eagle
  • igloo / ice skate
  • octopus / oak tree
  • umbrella / unicycle
State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RF.3.3
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.2.A, 110.4.b.2.B
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.2, LA 2.1.3

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Using Long Vowel Sounds

Read aloud about the patterns for long vowel sounds. Enunciate each sample word, and give students a chance to repeat back the words to you. Also make sure to review the "Good Point" tip at the bottom of the page.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RF.3.3
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.2.A, 110.4.b.2.B
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.2, LA 2.1.3

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Using R-Controlled Vowels

Review the special sounds formed by r-controlled vowels. Note that the sounds of “er,” “ir,” and “ur” are the same. Sound out the sample words, and then have students repeat them back to you. Ask for volunteers to share other words that use any of these sounds.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RF.3.3
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.2.A, 110.4.b.2.B
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.2, LA 2.1.3

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Using Diphthongs

Read aloud about the different types of diphthongs—two vowel sounds that come together. Enunciate each sound for students. Then say the sample words out loud, with students repeating the words after you.

For practice using the concepts from this chapter, assign students the "Using Phonics" activity. Here are the answers:

  1. picnic
  2. blanket
  3. Answers will vary. (Examples: much or then)
  4. much or fun
  5. night or fireworks
  6. Answers will vary. (Example: first)
  7. people

 

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State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RF.3.3
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.2.A, 110.4.b.2.B
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.2, LA 2.1.3

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