The Sounds of Language · Term 2

Decoding CVC Words

Practicing reading and spelling consonant-vowel-consonant words.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how changing the vowel in a CVC word alters its meaning.
  2. Construct new CVC words by substituting initial or final consonants.
  3. Explain the importance of blending sounds to read CVC words accurately.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E1LA02AC9E1LA03
Year: Year 1
Subject: English
Unit: The Sounds of Language
Period: Term 2

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