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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 vowel1. 黑色 2. 黑The cat has black fur.
182clapverbinitial blend · short vowel1. 拍手 2. 鼓掌Clap for the singers.
183classnouninitial blend · short vowel1. 學年 2. 年级 3. 屆Our class reads every day.
184flagnouninitial blend · short vowel1. 旗幟 2. 旗子 3. 旌旗The flag moved in the wind.
185flatadjectiveinitial blend · short vowel平Lay the paper flat.
186gladadjectiveinitial blend · short vowel1. 高興 2. 高兴I am glad you came.
187plannouninitial blend · short vowel计划We made a plan for the day.
188plantnouninitial blend · short vowel1. 種 2. 種植Water the plant.
189snapverbinitial blend · short vowel休息Snap the blocks together.
190trapnouninitial blend · short vowel1. 陷阱 2. 圈套The 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.

Simplified Chinese translation

全班为一场戏剧制作了一面黑旗。一个绳子陷阱总是挂在杆子上，所以米娅把它修好了。旗子升起来时，大家都开始鼓掌。

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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