Closed syllable words contain short vowel sounds. A phonics lessons introduces readers to consonant-vowel-consonant words. Guided instruction introduces the words with a series of dictation activities, and then learners practice reading and pronouncing the words during a fun bingo game.

Concepts

consonants, phonics, consonant sounds

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Print out pictures of CVC words and write the word the picture represents on the bottom, marking the vowel sound
• Purchase recordable buttons and record each short vowel sound on a different button for listeners to press when they encounter a word that contains the sound

Classroom Considerations

• Review the list of materials and print required resources before beginning the lesson
• Second of 17 parts in the Word Recognition and Fluency series
  

Pros

• Brings in elements of kinesthetic learning
• Offers a script for teachers to follow

Cons

• Lacks images to enhance the descriptions

Common Core

RF.2.3.a RF.3.3.a