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ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL QUESTIONQUESTION w How does learning to read smaller word parts help us learn HOW to read bigger words?

UNIT QUESTIONSQUESTIONS w Can there be more than one vowel sound in a word part? w Can there be more than one vowel in a word part? w How many vowel sounds are there in a word part? w What is a word part?

of multisyllabic words have one or more affixes 80%80%

An affix is a word part that can be found in the beginning, middle or end of a word.

Being able to quickly identify and pronounce affixes increases fluency and accuracy in reading longer words.

Vowel Combinations w Most students know the sounds of the consonants. w Many students do not know the sounds of vowel combinations (ay, ai, au, er, ir, ur, ar, a-e, o-e, i-e, e-e, u- e, oi, oy, or, ee, oa, ou)  Some vowel combinations have two sounds (ow, oo, ea).

Vowel Conversions w When a single vowel is encountered in a word, always try the sound first. w If a real, recognizable word is not made, then try the vowel name.

Context w The words read must be real words that other English speakers have said or heard. w Exact pronunciations for longer words will require the use of context clues in the sentence.

YES, you Can Read BIG Words BIG words are no more than small word parts all pushed together. READING READING is FUN! It’s exciting and it’s a challenge. Are you up to the challenge?