Cycle 170

170.1 Letter Combinations

Purpose and Procedure

This task introduces the “minor sound” of the letter combination ea as in head. This is called the “minor sound” because the ea letter combination usually makes the /ē/ sound, but it can also sometimes make the /ĕ/ sound, as it does in the words in this task.

170.6 Story Reading

Purpose and Procedure

This is the first task in which the wr letter combination is not underlined.

170.7 Word Parts

Purpose and Procedure

This task introduces students to the ending -ward and its meaning of "in the direction of."