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Split Digraphs and Magic E

Read and spell words containing split digraphs (a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e, u-e) where a final 'e' makes the preceding vowel long

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5 to 7
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Quick check

Does the learner know that the 'e' at the end of words like 'cake', 'bike', or 'home' changes the vowel sound in the middle — making it say its name instead of its short sound?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Read words with split digraphs (e.g. 'cake', 'bike', 'home', 'cube')
  • Compare minimal pairs showing the effect of the split digraph (e.g. 'cap' vs 'cape')
  • Spell words with split digraphs correctly

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  • Vowel DigraphsRequired

    Phonics & Word Reading // Ages 4 to 7

    Need to understand vowel sounds before split digraphs

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Split Digraphs and Magic E

Ages 5 to 7 // Method

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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RF.1.3.c
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng_App1_Y1_17Eng_App1_Y1_18Eng_App1_Y1_19Eng_App1_Y1_20Eng_App1_Y1_21

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