Phonics Mini Lessons

Well, it has to do with
vowels and their patterns
open syllable closed syllable lonely e
No cat Rome
Ze nul age
Gra tic ike

A e i o u
Does the vowel say its
long or short sound?
c
at
m
e
s
oa
p

More vowels make
a more complex pattern.
Oo ai ew
liv
id
ec
stat
ic

of
people
It also has to do with
sight words-they don't
follow typical patterns.
their
there
have

Let me explain . . .
If you identify the
vowel sound or memorize the sight word, you can read words that use to make you twist and shout.

blending steps
types of syllables
where to break
Here’s how
There are 3 main parts to the phonics mini lessons that will help you sound out new words.

Blending Steps
Identify the vowel sound
Blend from the beginning
Blend to the end
Say it fast

Types of Syllables
open d o t
closed do
lonely e dome