Cycle 157

157.1 Letter Combinations

Purpose and Procedure

This task introduces the letter combination oi as in choice.

157.4 Patterns

Purpose and Procedure

This is the first time students are asked to read -VCe pattern words with an -est suffix.

157.7 Word Parts

Purpose and Procedure

This task introduces students to the -en ending. Students learn that this ending often changes adjectives ("describing words") into verbs ("action words").