Worksheet

The Note Was in Code!

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While it's quite an ode, this short poem uses the long /o/ sound repeatedly in words like code, note, alone, and phone. Kids read the selection and answer three comprehension questions about the text.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners underline or highlight the sections of the text where they found the answers to the questions
  • Use this as a quick warm-up exercise or homework assignment
  • Read the short poem out loud so that everyone can hear the repeated sound
  • Create a coded message for your pupils to decipher
Classroom Considerations
  • There isn't very much to this resource, so you'll likely want to use it as a supplementary material
Pros
  • Kids will get a kick out of the silly poem
  • The handwriting lines provided will support children as they learn to write correctly
Cons
  • Answer key is not provided