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Copyright January 2018 Property of Chris Castellarin
Previously: EarlyGradeLessons.com
Phonics part 3

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Students should learn that long vowels say their name and be taught the different ways they are spelled, focusing on the most common patterns first: silent 'e' (CVCe) patterns and vowel teams (like 'ai', 'ee', 'oa'). They should learn to identify the long vowel sound in words and apply this knowledge to reading and spelling by practicing in decodable texts.
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Assessments: Phonics - Long Vowels
Recommended: choose and open one of the PDF's below, copy and paste into a word document and make changes to personalize the report such as adding in the student's name, correct gender and specific comments. The assessments here are meant to be templates. They can then be printed off, emailed or used in digital portfolios. *Note "All Levels" includes an option for students' who were absent, are designated as an English Language Learner at the reception level (ELL) or who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
All Levels
Emergent
Developing
Proficient
Extending
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