Cycle 31

Video Modeling Sounds and Words: 31.1 — 31.5

31.1 New Sound

Purpose and Procedure

In this task, students will learn the sound /ŭ/ as in strut.

31.3 The Slow-Fast Game

Purpose and Procedure

This task returns to saying words slowly and fast that have initial consonant blends that begin with a quick sound, but this time the words also end with a quick sound, like /k/ in black.

31.4 Rhyming

Purpose and Procedure

In this task, the onsets are /r/, /t/, and /m/. All words will rhyme with ode.

31.5 Word Reading

Purpose and Procedure

This is the first time students read words that have initial consonant blends: slam and slug. Both words have the same initial blend of two continuous consonants /ssslll/. However, slam ends with a continuous sound and slug ends with a quick sound.

31.6 Story Reading

Purpose and Procedure

Starting with this task, when students need to re-read a sentence in order to answer a literal comprehension question, they trace their finger back to the beginning of that sentence instead of watching you do it. If necessary, guide students’ fingers hand-over-hand at first.

Being able to quickly find the beginning of a sentence while in the middle of reading it is a vital reading-comprehension skill for students, and one that is tricky for many of them. It must be developed strategically. Don’t underestimate how important it is or how hard it can be for many students.