1st Grade Phonics — English
Students learn core decoding patterns for early reading and spelling. They read and write words with short vowels, digraphs, and blends. Practice reading foundations, decoding, and more. This 1st grade english unit includes 2 skills and 12 lesson steps. Skills include Decode and spell short-vowel words, Read words with digraphs and blends.
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Decode and spell short-vowel words
Students will decode and encode words with short a, e, i, o, and u in simple CVC patterns.
Read words with digraphs and blends
Students will decode and spell words with common digraphs and initial and final blends, while learning the difference between a blend and a digraph.
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What is phonics in 1st grade english?
Phonics is a core 1st grade english topic. Skills include Decode and spell short-vowel words, Read words with digraphs and blends. Students practice with short lessons and instant feedback on Besparq.
What will students learn in this 1st Grade english unit?
Students learn core decoding patterns for early reading and spelling. They read and write words with short vowels, digraphs, and blends. Practice reading foundations, decoding, and more. This 1st grade english unit includes 2 skills and 12 lesson steps. Skills include Decode and spell short-vowel words, Read words with digraphs and blends.
How can my child practice phonics online?
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What lessons are in this unit?
Skills include Decode and spell short-vowel words, Read words with digraphs and blends. The unit has 12 lesson steps. Popular starting points include Read short a words, Read short e words, Read short i words.

