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Phonics and CVC Words

Phonics teaches children how written letters connect to spoken sounds. Learners begin with consonants and short vowels, then move into consonant blends, digraphs—two letters working together, such as sh—and later vowel teams and diphthongs, in which vowel sounds glide together, such as oi in coin.

A CVC word follows a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, as in cat, bed, and sun. Lessons 1–5 build a short-vowel CVC foundation. Lessons 6–10 use familiar blends, digraphs, consonant clusters, and silent-e extensions so kindergarten learners can keep practising useful decodable words without relying on obscure vocabulary.

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300 words
Words 151–160 of 300
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
151andconjunctionshort vowel · final blendetWe packed apples and pears.
152bandnounshort vowel · final blend1. groupe 2. bandeThe band played a song.
153bendverbshort vowel · final blendvirageBend your knees.
154bestadjectiveshort vowel · final blend1. meilleur 2. meilleureThis is my best drawing.
155bumpverbshort vowel · final blend1. heurter 2. magnerDo not bump your head.
156campnounshort vowel · final blend1. camper 2. camp 3. campamentWe slept at camp.
157fastadjectiveshort vowel · final blend1. rapidement 2. vite 3. rapideThe rabbit is fast.
158handnounshort vowel · final blend1. main 2. mains 3. menotteRaise your hand.
159helpverbshort vowel · final blend1. aider 2. secourirPlease help me tie this.
160jumpverbshort vowel · final blend1. sursauter 2. sauterJump over the puddle.

Vocabulary reading and practice

The Camp Band

Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

At camp, a band plays near the lake. Ben must bend to pick up his drum after it hits a bump. He smiles because playing music with friends is the best part of the day.

French translation

Au camp, un groupe joue près du lac. Ben doit se baisser pour ramasser son tambour après qu’il a heurté une bosse. Il sourit parce que jouer de la musique avec des amis est le meilleur moment de la journée.

Reading comprehension

1. Where does the band play?

The band plays at camp near the lake.

2. Why does Ben bend down?

Ben bends down to pick up his drum.

3. What is the best part of his day?

Playing music with friends is the best part.

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