Extension Level

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Spelling Patterns

Students usually begin this level knowing at least 50 sight words and being able to read and spell simple short-vowel-pattern words. By the end of the Extension level, they will be able to read single-syllable words with complex vowels and more than 150 high-frequency irregular words, and they will be reading simple trade books.

Instructional content:

• Phoneme awareness: segmentation and manipulation
• Phonics: Beginning with consonant blends and final e, then moving on to vowel digraphs, r controlled vowels, and generalizations for c and y
• High-frequency irregular sight words

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