Cycle 178

178.1 Letter Combinations

Purpose and Procedure

This task introduces the “minor sound” of the letter combination ow as in cow. This is called the “minor sound” because the ow letter combination usually makes the /ō/ sound, but it can also sometimes make the /ăʊ/ sounds as in the words in this task.

178.7 Word Parts

Purpose and Procedure

This task introduces students to the ex- beginning.