![]() For example, the ai, ay, and a_e patterns are all printed in a dark red color. Patterns that have the same sound are printed in the same color. The colors help students organize their thinking as they learn new patterns. The related long vowel is a darker shade of the same color. For example, each short vowel is printed in a specific pale color. The colors provide a cue to help students remember the vowel sound. This make the vowel pattern "pop out" within the word so the students can see it clearly. Each vowel sound is printed in a different color. ![]() This gives enough practice for each new pattern without being overwhelming. Many students are able to learn more easily when the text for the initial instruction is large enough.Įach new pattern is taught with a set if ten color-coded words. They work well with beginning readers and also with students who are already reading but need more practice to strengthen their spelling and decoding skills. The Phonetic Words and Stories books may be used after students have learned to read short vowel words.
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