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Short E From Words to a Story

Blend short-e CVC words and connect them to a short text. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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  1. Complete practice
  2. 1. Explore
  3. 2. Practice
  4. 3. Apply

Independent activity · About 25 minutes · Pencil

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Grade 1 · ela · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4

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Teaching guide, sample answers and curriculum references

Before you begin

Know short e and the relevant consonants. Introduce sh, final consonant blends in rest and went, and the words a, the, in, to before the text.

How to use this worksheet

  1. Begin with: Blend h - e - n. Write the word.
  2. Connect the response to: Blend f - e - d.
  3. Ask students to apply the idea: Who fed the hen?

A common mistake to discuss

Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

What to practice next

Continue to Short E From Words to a Story: Apply and Create.

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Short E From Words to a Story: Apply and Create: first student practice pagePractice preview
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Short E From Words to a Story: Apply and Create

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Blend short-e CVC words and connect them to a short text. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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Short E From Words to a Story: Explore and Explain

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Blend short-e CVC words and connect them to a short text. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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Blend short-e CVC words and connect them to a short text. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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