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= Phonics = Lexia Core 5 is a free online program that students can use to become more fluent in reading. Play games at [|CORE FIVE] to become a faster reader! Log in with your I.D. number as your username and again as your password. == = Comprehension = Teacher Tip: When you LOOK BACK to confirm your answers, place a tiny sticky arrow next to the answer. Teacher Tip : Remind your student to visualize. "Make a picture in your head after each sentence. When it's time to retell, you can close your eyes and remember the pictures you made. You can play them back like a movie!" [|Reading Comprehension Worksheets 1] [|Reading Comprehension Worksheets 2] Reading Comprehension Worksheets 3 Check out books at the library to practice these [|specific comprehension strategies] at home.

Print this bookmark and mini poster to remember what to do when you can't read a word! = Word Attack = Does your child cry and whine when they don't know a word? Equip your child with weapons to help them "attack" a new word! Print these flashcards that I made on cardstock to practice the 80 sounds of first grade. (Be sure to print them as handouts to save paper and ink.) I also created this document to show parents the marks we use in class to help break down words into smaller parts. Practice these marks to help you break down a word at home when you read. Teacher Tip: Watch television with the closed caption on. You'll be amazed what they pick up automatically after 6 months!

= Syllables = [|Teaching Video and Games] [|Printable Syllable Activities] [|Six Syllable Types Article] [|Multisyllabic Words to Practice]

= Nonsense Words = If you would like some more practice decoding unfamiliar words at home, this is a great activity. Once a word is divided into syllables, each part looks like a "nonsense word." If students are used to reading "nonsense words," they will more easily be able to read each chunk or syllable of a large word. Remember that every vowel "sandwiched" between two consonants makes the short sound. I believe that if students can read more fluently, they can concentrate more on comprehension. This activity promotes fluency, automaticity, and speed. It will be tested 3 times this year with the first grade [|DIBELS] test. [|Practice Test] [|Make a Real Word with Clifford] [|Make a Word With "Magnetic" Letters]

= Extra Work = Below are //excellent// explanations for parents and activities to practice many phonics skills. Fry [|High Frequency Word Lists to print] Dolch [|High Frequency Words Your Child Should Know] [|Activities and Worksheets] [|Free Printable Worksheets]

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