Expands on decoding skills to CCVC and CVCC patterns, introduces verb tenses (present/past), and initiates the story drafting process.
Cumulative review of all consonant-le patterns through mixed word lists, sentence reading, and a final fluency passage.
Practice decoding and encoding consonant-le words that include r-controlled or magic e syllables, such as 'purple' and 'beetle'.
Explore how the first syllable (open or closed) determines the vowel sound in consonant-le words, contrasting pairs like 'apple' and 'maple'.
Introduce the consonant-le syllable type and the 'count back 3' rule for dividing words. Focus on words with closed first syllables like 'bubble' and 'candle'.
Cumulative review with a focus on encoding (spelling) 2-syllable words with silent-e syllables.
Mixed practice of closed/open + silent-e syllables with a focus on flexible decoding strategies.
Focuses on 2-syllable words combining an open syllable with a silent-e syllable (e.g., remote, feline, locate).
Focuses on 2-syllable words combining a closed syllable with a silent-e syllable (e.g., sunshine, reptile, mistake).
Teaching students the 'Next Dollar Up' strategy to successfully make purchases without needing to calculate exact change, focusing on items up to $10.
Encourage joint attention and exploration through the core words Open and Look.
Develop social interaction skills and transition management using Mine, You, Finished, and Turn.
Focus on expressing preferences and seeking assistance using core words Like, Don't Like, and Help.
Introduce the primary 'power words' (Go, Stop, More, Want) to establish basic requesting and agency in play-based settings.
Foundational literacy support for the Nature's Balance unit, focusing on CVC/CVCe blending, unit vocabulary, and sentence frames.