phonics, decoding, and education

1. Conquer the Code: Sounds, Symbols, and Syllables

35. Color-Code Blends bl- cr- st- -nd -mp etc. Digraphs sh ch th wh ph Vowels a e i o u -y -w

38. Vowel Pattern Chart C+le 2 Vowels Talkers Whiners Bossy r Silent e Open Closed

39. Vowel Pattern Chart C+le t a - ble b u b - ble t u r - tle 2 Vowels Talkers Whiners b oa t b oy m ea t cl ow n Bossy r c a r g i rl t u r- Silent e r i d e c a p e h o p e Open m e g o t a - Closed c a t f i sh b u b-

47. Vowel Pattern “Prediction Power” The prediction power of the patterns ranges from 77 to 89%, each of which is much better than predictions on the basis of chance alone. Teaching children vowel patterns can make a difference in their fluency and comprehension (May, 2002). C+le 2 Vowels Talkers Whiners 77% Bossy r Silent e 81% Open 77% Closed 86 – 89%