# Cycle 123

## 123.1 Letter Combinations

#### Purpose and Procedure

This task requires students to read simple words containing the *ol* letter combination after they identify the letter combination and its sound.

## 123.4 Patterns

#### Purpose and Procedure

This task introduces the fact that the letter *s* sometimes makes the /z/ sound when followed by the letter *e*.

## 123.5 Word Reading

The first word in this task, *imagined*, could be challenging for some students. Use the correction text if needed.

#### Correcting the Student

<mark style="color:purple;">❖</mark>  If the student reads the *-ed* ending as /ĕd/ instead of /d/, say: <mark style="color:purple;">This word is imagined. What’s this word?…</mark>

<mark style="color:purple;">❖</mark>  If the student reads the second *i* as /ī/, like /ĭmăjīnd/, say: <mark style="color:purple;">Good job remembering that the silent</mark> <mark style="color:purple;"></mark>*<mark style="color:purple;">e</mark>* <mark style="color:purple;"></mark><mark style="color:purple;">in this word makes us read an earlier letter’s name, but this is a funny word. This word is</mark> <mark style="color:purple;"></mark>*<mark style="color:purple;">imagined</mark>* \[⁠/⁠ĭmăjĭnd/]<mark style="color:purple;">. What’s this word?…</mark>

## 123.7 Word Parts

#### Purpose and Procedure

This task introduces students to the *-teen* ending.