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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 31–40 of 300
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
31bednounshort e · CVC1. cama 2. leitoI make my bed each morning.
32begverbshort e · CVCmendigarThe pup may beg for a treat.
33betverbshort e · CVCapostarI bet the sun will shine.
34dennounshort e · CVC1. toca 2. covaThe fox sleeps in its den.
35fedverbshort e · CVCalimentarI fed the fish.
36getverbshort e · CVC1. receber 2. ganhar 3. pegarPlease get your coat.
37hennounshort e · CVCgalinhaThe hen laid an egg.
38jetnounshort e · CVCazevicheThe jet flew above us.
39legnounshort e · CVCcalçaI can stand on one leg.
40letverbshort e · CVC1. deixar 2. permitir 3. irLet Kim join the game.

Vocabulary reading and practice

A Trip in the Jet

Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Meg sits in a jet with a blanket on her leg. She wants her little dog beside her, but pets must stay in a safe bed. Meg does not beg; she will let the dog rest.

Portuguese translation

Meg está sentada num jato com uma manta sobre a perna. Ela quer o seu cachorrinho ao lado dela, mas os animais de estimação devem ficar numa caminha segura. Meg não implora; ela vai deixar o cachorro descansar.

Reading comprehension

1. Where is Meg sitting?

Meg is sitting in a jet.

2. What is on her leg?

A blanket is on her leg.

3. What will Meg let the dog do?

Meg will let the dog rest.

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