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Short Vowels

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Learners will create a list of short vowel sound words and participate in computer phonics activities to practice. They will read an interactive storybook online. Next, they will complete words in order to better understand short vowel sounds.

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vowels, short vowels, phonemes, phonemic awareness, phonics, cvc words, spelling

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short vowel sounds, aeiou, cvc, vowels, english language arts
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Grade
Pre-K - K
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Skills Practice
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