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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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Words 181–190 of 300
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
181blackadjectiveinitial blend · short vowelnoirThe cat has black fur.
182clapverbinitial blend · short vowelapplaudirClap for the singers.
183classnouninitial blend · short vowel1. promotion 2. classeOur class reads every day.
184flagnouninitial blend · short vowel1. drapeau 2. étendard 3. flagThe flag moved in the wind.
185flatadjectiveinitial blend · short vowelplatLay the paper flat.
186gladadjectiveinitial blend · short vowel1. content 2. heureuxI am glad you came.
187plannouninitial blend · short vowel1. plan 2. projetWe made a plan for the day.
188plantnouninitial blend · short vowelplanterWater the plant.
189snapverbinitial blend · short vowelclaquerSnap the blocks together.
190trapnouninitial blend · short vowel1. piège 2. colletThe mouse avoided the trap.

Vocabulary reading and practice

The Black Flag

Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

The class makes a black flag for a play. A string trap keeps catching on the pole, so Mia fixes it. Everyone begins to clap when the flag rises.

French translation

La classe fabrique un drapeau noir pour une pièce de théâtre. Un piège à ficelle continue de s'accrocher au mât, alors Mia le répare. Tout le monde commence à applaudir lorsque le drapeau se lève.

Reading comprehension

1. What color is the flag?

The flag is black.

2. What catches on the pole?

A string trap catches on the pole.

3. Why does everyone clap?

Everyone claps because the flag rises.

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