Use sounding out words, chunking words into smaller parts, looking for blends, digraphs, diphthongs, word families, etc. as a means of decoding unfamiliar words. 0201.1.11

Links verified on 2/11/2016

1. Beginning Consonant Digraphs - select the correct digraph
2. Compound Words - [scroll down to find Compound Words] put the two words together to create a compound word.
3. Consonant Blends - find the blend that matches the picture
4. Ending Digraphs - select the correct digraph ending
5. Final Consonant Digraphs - Identify the digraph that ends each word.
6. Match of Mystery - 5 levels, short, long, digraphs, dipthongs and vce pattern.
7. Paw Park: Sassy Seals - Match beginning sounds - (from Game Goo - Learning That Sticks!) [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
8. Practice with Initial Consonant Blends - matching exercise with initial consonant blends
9. Pumpkin Patch - Listen for the word family the picture goes along with. Beginning sound deleted, find what is left.
10. Vowel Digraphs - select correct digraph to match picture
11. Word Family Sort - online activity
12. Word Family Exercises - Reading Practice with family words - You can print a list for each family.
13. Word Families - activities to help students decode words.
14. Word Families - select the word family to practice and select the correct beginning consonant to match the pictures