Cycle 138

138.1 Letter Combinations

Purpose and Procedure

This task requires students to read multisyllabic words containing the al letter combination. Students are not asked to identify the letter combination or its sound before reading the word.

138.4 Patterns

Purpose and Procedure

This task focuses on adding the suffix -less to the end of -VCe pattern words. This is an auditory exercise that lays the groundwork for reading words like these later.

138.7 Word Parts

Purpose and Procedure

This task continues to teach the -er and -ist endings, with a focus on words with the -ist ending.

This time, students read the endings without you telling them what they are. Students touch and say the words in the first part, but touch and read them in the second part. At the end of the task, you ask about what the -ist ending means.