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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 261–270 of 300
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
261dressnounshort vowel · consonant cluster1. vestito 2. abitoHer blue dress has two pockets.
262pressverbshort vowel · consonant cluster1. premere 2. pressarePress the button once.
263crossverbshort vowel · consonant clusterattraversareWe cross the road with an adult.
264frostnounshort vowel · consonant cluster1. gelata 2. geloWhite frost covered the grass.
265printverbshort vowel · consonant clusterscrivere in stampatelloPrint your name on the line.
266crispadjectiveshort vowel · consonant clustercroccanteThe apple is crisp and sweet.
267graspverbshort vowel · consonant cluster1. afferrare 2. agguantare 3. avvinghiareGrasp the rail with both hands.
268swingnounshort vowel · consonant clusteraltalenaI took a turn on the swing.
269twistverbshort vowel · consonant cluster1. colpo di scena 2. torcere 3. attorcigliareTwist the lid to open the jar.
270blastnounshort vowel · consonant clustersquilloA loud blast came from the horn.

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