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Students need to be proficient at connecting the sounds in language to the visual grapheme or phonogram within text. Available as both a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (download) and a Google Slides presentation (link in PDF), this resource can be quickly and easily navigated to provide your students with the skills to become fluent with phonics!

The presentation includes 338 slides. The slides are fully editable if you would like to delete or add to them. The navigation buttons will take you to the phonogram drills below.

SINGLE LETTER PHONOGRAMS

ALL SINGLE LETTER PHONOGRAMS:

• Each consonant sound is shown once with the exception of the frequently confused letters b, d, p, and q, which are shown twice.
• Each vowel is shown twice for extra practice.

CONSONANT PHONOGRAMS:

• All single letter consonant phonograms shown once with the exception of b, d, p, and q (frequently confused).

VOWEL PHONOGRAMS:

• Each vowel (a, e, i, o, u) is shown three times.

VOICED CONSONANT PHONOGRAMS:

• Ask students to gently place their hands on their throats and feel the vibration when saying these phonograms. 

Phonograms included: b, d, g, j, l, m, n, r, v, y, w, and z.

UNVOICED CONSONANT PHONOGRAMS:

• Contrast the vibration felt with the voiced when you practice saying these unvoiced phonograms. 

Phonograms included: c, f, h, k, p, s

STOP CONSONANT PHONOGRAMS:

• Some sounds cannot be stretched. Practice saying these phonograms without adding a vowel sound. 

Phonograms included: b, c, d, g, j, k, p, t.

CONTINUOUS CONSONANT PHONOGRAMS:

• These phonograms can be stretched or sung for as long as your longs will hold out!

Phonograms included: f, l, m, n, r, s, v, z

TRICKY CONSONANT PHONOGRAMS:

• These tricky sounds don’t fit neatly into a category but should still be practiced!

Phonograms included: h, q, w, x, y

SINGLE SOUND CONSONANT PHONOGRAMS:

• Once you learn these letter phonograms there will be no surprises! They only make one sound! 

Letters included: b, d, f, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, r, t, v, w, z

MULTI SOUND CONSONANT PHONOGRAMS:

• These six letters make more than one sound. Learn them all! 

Letters included: q, y, s, c, x, g

MULTI LETTER PHONOGRAMS

CONSONANT DIGRAPHS:

• The most common consonant digraphs. 

Included phonograms: sh, ch, th, tch, wh, ph

VOWEL DIGRAPHS:

• Vowel digraphs are divided into two sets. Set one includes the more common digraphs and set two includes less common and more difficult digraphs and diphthongs.

Phonograms included: Set 1: ai, ay, ee, ea, ow, oa, ou, / Set 2: au, aw, oo, ew, oi, oy, igh

r-CONTROLLED VOWEL PHONOGRAMS:

• Common and not so common combinations including r.

Phonograms included: ar, er, ur, ir, or, wor, ear

CONSONANT BLENDS:

• Not technically individual phonograms but important to practice. 

Phonogram combinations included: bl, br, cl, cr, dr, fl, fr, gl, gr, pl, pr, qu, sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, sp, st, sw, tr, spl, spr, squ, str

SILENT-E PHONOGRAMS:

• Also considered a syllable type, these phonograms can be practiced along with short vowel sounds. 

Phonograms included: a_e, e_e, i_e, o_e, u_e

SILENT LETTER CONSONANT PHONOGRAMS:

• Practice in isolation will make these phonograms not so GHOSTLY when they appear in text!

Phonograms included: wr, gn, mb, mn, kn, gh

VOWEL + NK/NG PHONOGRAMS:

• These commonly encountered phonograms can be practiced to make them more recognizable within text.

Phonograms included: unk, ung, ank, ang, ink, ing, onk, ong

Celebrate the significance of family and the bonds that hold us together with our American Family Day Reading Comprehension Passage.

This engaging passage explores the values of love, support, and unity within families, emphasizing the positive impact strong family connections have on our well-being.

Discover the traditions and activities families engage in on American Family Day, and learn the importance of reflection, gratitude, and appreciation for our loved ones.

Test your comprehension with thought-provoking questions and deepen your understanding of the value of family relationships. Ideal for students and individuals seeking to appreciate and nurture their family connections.

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• 30 Pages

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• Great for kids, boys and girls

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Explore the world of turkeys with this engaging printable reading comprehension passage. Discover the fascinating life cycle of these birds, from hatching as eggs to reaching adulthood. Test your knowledge with comprehension questions and check your understanding with provided answers. Perfect for young learners and nature enthusiasts."

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• 30 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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"Back to School Reading Comprehension Passage" is a comprehensive reading material designed to explore the significance of the back-to-school season. It provides engaging content that highlights the transition from summer break to the classroom environment, the importance of teachers, the opportunities for personal growth, and the excitement of learning new subjects.

The passage aims to enhance reading comprehension skills while providing informative and thought-provoking content related to the back-to-school experience. It is suitable for students of various ages and can be used as a valuable resource during the back-to-school season.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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Explore the age of discovery with these Printable Christopher Columbus Day Reading Comprehension Passages with Answers. Journey through the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus and his impact on history. Understand the motivations, challenges, and consequences of his exploration in an educational and engaging way. These passages provide valuable insights into Columbus's travels and their significance in the broader context of global history. Ideal for students, educators, or anyone interested in learning more about this pivotal moment in time.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

Reading strategies enable our students to comprehend a text in a variety of ways and develop a deeper understanding of how texts are constructed. They use these strategies to express what they have just read, make connections, draw conclusions and further engage with a text.

These posters can be used to display the learning focus for a lesson, unit or student goal. Created to match my Geometric Design theme, they are also an interesting way to display reading strategies in your classroom.

What's Included:

• British and American Spelling
• Two different Reading Strategy Designs
• 10 Different Reading Strategies.

Reading Strategies Include:

• Visualising/Visualizing
• Questioning
• Adjusting
• Summarising/Summarizing
• Inferring
• Predicting
• Synthesising/Synthesizing
• Connecting
• Analysing/Analyzing
• Critiquing

This is a 30 page book companion unit for CLICK, CLACK, MOO COWS THAT TYPE

Tailored for Grades ONE, TWO, and THREE students, this resource is an excellent introduction to comprehension strategies. Students are required to engage with the text by retrieving information, inferring, using their prior knowledge and evaluating.

The activities and worksheets in this pack are highly engaging and cover a wide range of comprehension strategies, book responses and writing opportunities.

Activities include a differentiated variety of:

• Prediction activities
• Character responses
• Story events
• Sequencing
• Vocabulary
• Making Connections
• Comprehension, including inference questions
• Punctuation activities
• Writing responses

The book, The Bailey School Kids - Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots Graphic Novel is a great book for students. Students will learn about responsibility, being a good friend, being responsible, being respectful, and working as a group while reading this book. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text and each chapter. Comprehension questions are placed in order with each chapter. Students will have the opportunity to answer vocabulary questions that are presented throughout this product, before answering comprehension questions. At the end of the product students can answer longer questions about what their favorite part of the book was and who was their favorite character and why.

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Explore the profound history of Orange Shirt Day with our Printable Reading Comprehension Passages with Answers. Learn about the significance of this important day, its origins, and its impact on acknowledging the experiences of Indigenous children in residential schools. Engage in meaningful educational activities and discussions while promoting awareness of this crucial part of Canadian history.

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• 23 Pages

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• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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Explore the fascinating world with our engaging and educational "Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages." Designed to coincide with the celebration of Black History Month , this printable resource provides a fun and informative journey into the history, significance, and creative aspects of mlk.

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This Reading Comprehension Passage will provide an overview of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the festival of Eid al-Fitr that marks its end. It will cover the significance of Ramadan in the Islamic faith, the rituals and practices observed during the month, and the customs and traditions associated with Eid al-Fitr.

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This Reading Comprehension Passage is designed to help students learn about chemical and physical reactions. The passage covers the basic concepts of each type of reaction and provides examples of each. The answers to the comprehension questions are included to help students check their understanding and reinforce their knowledge of the topic.

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Make phonics practice fun and interactive with this set of ckla 50 PowerPoint slides designed to help students blend CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant) step by step! Perfect for kindergarten through 3rd-grade, this resource enables students to build essential reading skills by blending sounds in words like “cat,” “dog,” and “sit.”

Each slide guides students through the process of blending sounds, with a simple click to reveal the next sound, helping them understand how individual letters form words. This is ideal for developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and confidence in reading.

Features:

• 50 CVC words for blending practice
• Clickable slides for sound-by-sound progression
• Great for independent work, small group, or whole-class instruction
• Builds phonics, decoding, and early reading fluency

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Transform your CVC lessons with these fun cards! Help your students practice blending CVC words and become better readers with our Read and Reveal & Write and Reveal cards. These cards make learning to blend and read exciting. Your kindergarteners will enjoy using these task cards and have fun while learning to read. This perfect CVC practice is self-checking, boosting your emergent readers' confidence.

What's included:

1. 28 pages in PDF which included 129 cvc words. Refer to thumbnail for complete word list.

2. An option to use EASEL by TeachShare as digital tool.

How to use:

Fold the interactive "read and reveal" cards to conceal the picture securely using a clothespin, paperclip, or velcro. Students engage with each letter, articulating individual sounds before seamlessly blending them together to decode the word. Once they feel assured of their pronunciation, they unfold the card to uncover the corresponding picture, providing an instant and enjoyable self-check to validate their reading accuracy!

Extension idea:

The picture could be cut apart to make a matching game.

**Key Features:**

1. **CVC Blending Mastery:** Dive into the science of reading with our carefully crafted worksheets and picture cards. Students touch each letter, articulate each sound, and seamlessly blend them together to read the CVC word.

2. **Interactive Learning:** The inclusion of CVC picture cards adds an exciting dimension to traditional phonics practice. Students fold the card to hide the picture, challenge themselves to blend the sounds independently, and then unfold to self-check against the vibrant visual representation.

3. **Self-Checking CVC Worksheet:** Foster independence in your students with our self-checking feature. As they unfold the card, the revealed picture serves as immediate feedback, reinforcing correct pronunciation and boosting confidence.

**Product Highlights:**

- **CVC Blending and Segmenting Activities:** This resource goes beyond typical worksheets by incorporating dynamic activities that cater to both blending and segmenting skills. It provides a holistic approach to phonics learning.

- **CVC Picture Cards:** Enhance engagement with our visually stimulating CVC picture cards, encouraging a multisensory learning experience. The connection between sounds and images reinforces word comprehension and memory retention.

- **Blending CVC Words Worksheet:** Perfect for guided or independent practice, our worksheets target specific CVC words, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of this foundational reading skill.

**Why Choose Our CVC Blending Resource?**

- **Science of Reading Approach:** Aligned with the science of reading principles, our resource emphasizes phonemic awareness and systematic instruction for optimal learning outcomes.

- **Interactive and Fun:** Transform your phonics lessons into interactive and enjoyable sessions. Students will be excited to uncover the hidden pictures as they master CVC blending.

- **Flexible Use:** Ideal for classroom instruction, literacy centers, or remote learning, our CVC Blending Worksheets and Picture Cards offer flexibility to meet diverse teaching needs.

Elevate your phonics curriculum with our innovative CVC Blending Worksheets and CVC Picture Cards. Download today and watch your students thrive as confident readers, armed with the essential skills for a strong foundation in phonics.

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Do your students need May Morning Meeting Slides? Using different May Morning Week can lead to tremendous growth academically and socially. The May Morning Slides can be utilized along with your greeting and other activities.  The May Morning Meeting questions should be used during the month of May with your students but could be used during other months too. 

There are spring questions, Memorial Day questions, and others to celebrate the different holidays in May. All of the questions are on Google Slides that can be used every morning during your Morning Meeting routine. All you have to do is bring up the next Google Slide each morning for that day. There are 20 EDITABLE and DIVERSE slides just for the month of May! If you use my Morning Meeting Question of The Day (180 slides), you can use one question from that and one seasonal or monthly question each day. You would just ask two questions a day instead of one! =)

Students will create connections and develop deep discussions with the questions.  Therefore, the skills they are learning during Morning Meeting will lead to connections within their reading texts. Students who practice those skills outside of reading will most likely utilize those same skills while reading. 

Additionally, the May Question of The Day will create deep relationships between you and your students! If you have my other Morning Meeting Slides then you understand how powerful these questions can be!  

This is also an excellent resource to use with your remote learners or to assign to your students’ laptops. You could assign one or more slides to their learning management system for morning meetings or writing or reading activities. 

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Perfect for Kindergarten and First Grade Students!

Unlock the Magic of Reading with Simple CVC Sentences!

Our Reading Simple CVC Sentences Packet is expertly designed to help young learners master reading through engaging and accessible practice. Ideal for kindergarten and first grade students, this resource focuses on building confidence with CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and sentences.

Features:

Simple CVC Sentences: Practice reading straightforward sentences that reinforce CVC word families, making reading a breeze.

Word Families: Emphasize key CVC word families to help students recognize patterns and build their vocabulary.

Repetition and Reinforcement: Multiple opportunities to read similar sentences, improving fluency and comprehension.

Varied Practice: Includes a mix of sentence structures to challenge students and enhance their reading skills.

Looking for an engaging and fun h-digraph digital phonics lesson? This comprehensive no-prep explicit language presentation and activities has everything you need to review the consonant digraphs with your students: from the detailed lesson plan, whole class reward system, and wrapping up with exit tickets!

Problem Types Include: identifying the five H consonant digraphs through sound, sight, and writing

Solving teacher problems: 

   ⭐ capturing - and sustaining - students’ attention for the full lesson

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I use this very same lesson in my own classroom and I’ve become popular for getting quiet, shy, and unwilling students to participate and have fun!

NOTE: This resource includes both a Google Slide™ presentation and printable worksheets. Please review the product images and preview for samples of the included slides and pages.

The Presentation Includes:

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   ✏ digital detailed lesson plan for quick reference (with PDF)

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   ✏ My signature Adventure Time with Mavis the Monster game (students love how much Mavis gets into trouble!)

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   ✏ 1 H-digraph tongue twister

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