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Code Fun
In this code fun activity worksheet, students decode a secret message using the symbol code key provided at the bottom of the worksheet.
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Squigly's Special Message
In this puzzle worksheet, students solve 19 clues about a variety of topics. Students read the first column of each group of answers to reveal a special message.
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School-Home Links
In this early childhood beginning sounds learning exercise, students say the name for 15 pictures and, with the help of a caregiver, write the beginning sound of each word.
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Spelling Connections: Grade 2: Spelling Words in Code
In this spelling worksheet, students use the code key to decode the ten spelling words. This is a simple letter and number code.
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Use The Code to Write Spelling Words
In this spelling worksheet, students use the code key at the top of the page to decipher 20 spelling words. Students write the words on the lines.
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Spelling Words In Code
In this spelling worksheet, students use the code to write 27 spelling words. Students must double the final T or L before adding the ending on certain words.
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Symbol Code and Spelling Words
In this spelling worksheet, students use a code key with picture symbols to decode ten spelling words. Students decipher each word and print it on the lines.
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Decode the Words #13 -Grade 7
For this spelling skills worksheet, 7th graders decode 20 sets of numbers to spell their spelling words. A numerical-letter code is provided.
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Decode the Words #15 -Grade 7
In this spelling skills worksheet, 7th graders decode 20 sets of numbers to spell their spelling words. A numerical-letter code is provided.
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Decode the Words #19 -Grade 7
In this spelling skills worksheet, 7th graders decode 19 sets of numbers to spell their spelling words. A numerical-letter code is provided.
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Decode the Words #4 -Grade 7
For this spelling skills worksheet, 7th graders decode 19 sets of numbers to spell their spelling words. A numerical-letter code is provided.
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Decode the Words #18 -Grade 7
In this spelling skills worksheet, 7th graders decode 20 sets of numbers to spell their spelling words. A numerical-letter code is provided.
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Decode the Words #20 - Grade 7
In this spelling skills worksheet, 7th graders decode 20 sets of numbers to spell their spelling words. A numerical letter code is provided.
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Fall Secret Message Decoder Puzzle
In this decoding worksheet, students decode a puzzle which makes fall pictures equal a letter. Students decode 13 letters to solve the puzzle.
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Understanding Hard Words
Two strategies for decoding unfamiliar words are featured on a activity that illustrates how to use the parts of words (prefix, root, and suffix) and context to determine meaning. Examples are included as is a guided practice exercise.
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Skill Lessons – Prefixes and Suffixes
Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to break it down. Young vocabulary pupils work with word parts in a hands-on activity that prompts them to connect flash cards with affixes to their root and base words....
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Speed Read
Students practice reading and rereading in order to increase their fluency with speed and accuracy. They review how to decode words and to reread selections so that they become more familiar with reading. Next, they read "James and the...
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John Glenn Secret Message
For this John Glenn worksheet, students reveal a secret message by decoding the symbols to spell out the secret message. Students utilize the alphabet key to decode the message.
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Spring Picture Cryptogram Puzzle
In this early childhood cryptogram worksheet, students decode and solve a spring secret message by filling in the blanks with the letter that matches each picture from the box at the bottom of the page.
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Fall Secret Message Decoder Puzzle
In this vowel and consonant puzzle learning exercise, students decode the secret fall phrase by filling in the blanks with the letter that matches each picture from the box at the bottom of the page.
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School-Home Links
In this reading words fluently worksheet, 1st graders look over 6 groups of letters, say the sounds quickly and then say each word. Students write their favorite word on the line provided.
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Speedy Readers
Student increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing chunking, decoding, and rereading, pupils complete an initial read of a novel text. Working with a partner, they read complete a timed...
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Oh Look, You're Fluent!
Students practice decoding unknown words and improving their fluency. They review using cover-up sticks to decode unknown words while reading. They practice sentences and a short story to increase their fluency. They work in pairs...
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Go, Speed Reader! Go!
Students practice the strategy of decoding words to advance from beginning readers to independent readers. They read and reread the book, "Sam the Garbage Hound," by Charnan Simon. Fluency checklists are kept for each child and are...