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Phonics: Long O Spelling Patterns
Second graders review the spelling of words with the long O sound. In this phonics lesson, 2nd graders brainstorm words with the long O sound, gain exposure to common long O spelling patterns and sort long O words based upon the spelling...
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Build Skill and Word Experience: Level One Priority Words
First graders complete spelling activity for frequently used words. In this spelling lesson, 1st graders practice spelling frequently used words. Students also complete a word search for high-use words.
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Using Letters to Make Words
First graders use the Internet to learn. In this word formation lesson, 1st graders use the Internet to complete an activity from their practice book and complete a worksheet where they use letter cutouts to make words.
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Word Parts and Suffixes
First graders complete a worksheet. In this word parts lesson, 1st graders brainstorm words with the same endings and discuss which words the suffix "s" can be added to. Students complete a worksheet.
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Annie's Gifts: high frequency words
In this high frequency words worksheet, students read the book Annie's Gifts and put their high frequency words into abc order and into sentences. Students do this for 6 words.
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Writing a Word Fib Poem
Students write a word fib poem using different word starters and different number of syllabled lines. Students write 6 lines in the poem.
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Long Vowel Word Cards- Silent E Ending
In this vocabulary/spelling worksheet, students cut apart and study 21 word cards. All words have a long vowel and the silent e, which is highlighted.
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"ow" Spelling Words
In this spelling instructional activity learners will use the composed list for mastery of the "ow" digraph sound. Students will study 26 words with "ow" as in "clown" as well as the "ow" sound as in "row."
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Genki Phonics: Letter V
In this letter V worksheet, 1st graders study the arrows to learn the stroke pattern for the uppercase letter V. Students then fill in the missing V for the words vampire, violin, and vegetables.
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Genki Phonics: Letter I
In this letter I worksheet, 1st graders study the arrows to learn the stroke pattern for the uppercase letter I. Students then fill in the missing I for the words ice cream and in.
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Vowel Sounds
This plan aims to increase the reading proficiency of your fourth grade class. While no materials are provided, a list of activities to practice are included. Various activities include creating songs for short vowel sounds, using cue...
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Compounding the Problem
Pupils sharpen their dictionary skills and their understanding of compound words in this plan. Tailor it to the grade level you teach by honing in on specific skills. For older learners, the plan suggests providing a word and having them...
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My Tooth is Loose
Elementary learners study the /th/ sound as a whole class. First they hear the sound and learn a tongue twister. After practicing together, they write the digraph on their practice paper. Then, to study the words in context, the class...
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The Very Quiet World of Silent Letters
What is a silent letter? Review these terms and rules with your native and non-native English speakers to improve pronunciation. They read groups of words and identify which letter is silent.
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Shhh!
What sound do fish and ship have in common? Study the /sh/ sound with your young learners. They hear a common tongue twister, spell words in their letter boxes, and read The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Phister to hear the words in...
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Chad's Choo Choooo
Choo, choo! Do your youngsters like trains? After studying the target sound, have your learners read A Peach for Chad. Do a class read and an independent read to increase fluency. At the lesson's close, consider creating a ch train...
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Shhhhh, She is Sleeping
The sheep on the ship was shocked by the Fish on the Shore! Can you guess which digraph we're studying? Take a look at the /sh/ sound with your young readers. Have them write words with the target sound in letter boxes, and then small...
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/sh/ Sound Work
What letters create the /sh/ sound? Have your elementary learners study the sound, write different words that use the sound in their letter boxes, and read One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish! After this mini-lesson, can your...
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Introduce /a/
Start your alphabet study strong using these strategies combining pronunciation, recognition, letter sound, and word examples focused on the letter a. Scholars examine the letter shape and listen to you pronounce the /aaa/ sound. As you...
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Word Families
In this word families worksheet, students study several sets of word families including "-am," "-it," "-ip," "-at," "-ap," and "-ot." Students use the extra house templates to find more word families.
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Digraphs
Sixth graders participate in a word study activity to increase vocabulary and spelling accuracy. In this digraphs lesson, 6th graders understand how the letter "h" changes and initial sound. Students complete a crossword using digraphs...
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Word Beginnings
In this simple beginning sounds/rhyme worksheet, students study a two sided chart, one with words ending with---an, and one with words ending with--at. There are not any directions but it appears that students think of rhyming words.
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CCVC Words (1)
In this phonics worksheet, students study the pictures and then spell out the word for the picture. Students then fill in the missing letter to make the words in the second set. Students follow the patter of CCVC.
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'Ai' Words - Missing Vowels
In this vowel sounds worksheet, students study the given letters and fill in the missing vowels using the 'ai' sound. Students then read the words they create.