Digraphs (sh, ch, th)
Two letters that make one sound: sh, ch, th, wh.
In module · Reading 3 — Phonics patterns
Initial blends (br, st, fl)
Two letters at the start of a word: br, st, fl, etc.
In module · Reading 3 — Phonics patterns
Silent e (cake, bike)
Silent e at the end makes the vowel say its name.
In module · Reading 3 — Phonics patterns
Compound words
Two small words combined into one: sun + flower = sunflower.
In module · Reading 3 — Phonics patterns
Vowel teams (ai, ee, oa)
Two vowels working together: ai, ee, oa, ou.
In module · Reading 4 — Vocabulary
Word categories
Group words that belong together (fruits, animals…).
In module · Reading 4 — Vocabulary
Synonyms
Words that mean almost the same thing.
In module · Reading 4 — Vocabulary
Grade-1 sight words
More sight words for first grade.
In module · Reading 4 — Vocabulary
Opposites
Opposites of everyday words.
In module · Reading 5 — Sentences
Simple sentences
Pick the missing word in a short sentence.
In module · Reading 5 — Sentences
End punctuation (. ? !)
Pick the right ending mark for a sentence.
In module · Reading 5 — Sentences
Contractions (don't, I'm)
Smashed-together words with apostrophes.
In module · Reading 5 — Sentences
Prefixes (un-, re-)
Beginnings that change a word: un- and re-.
In module · Reading 6 — Word study
Capitalization
Capital letters for sentences and names.
In module · Reading 6 — Word study
Suffixes (-s, -ed, -ing)
Endings: -s for many, -ed for past, -ing for now.
In module · Reading 6 — Word study
Text features
Use the table of contents, glossary, index and other guides to find information.
In module · Reading 6 — Word study
Short stories
Read a tiny story and answer one question.
In module · Reading 7 — Comprehension basics
Sequence of events
Tell what happened first, next, and last.
In module · Reading 7 — Comprehension basics