CVC Words
Kindergarten · English Language Arts · Phonics · Idaho, USA
Lesson Summary
Read simple three-letter words like cat, dog, and sit that follow the consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.
Explanation
CVC stands for consonant, vowel, consonant. These are short words with three sounds. The word 'cat' is a CVC word: C is a consonant, A is a vowel, and T is a consonant. To read a CVC word, say each sound slowly, then blend them together: /c/ /a/ /t/ makes cat. Practice blending sounds to read new words.
Practice Questions
Q1: Blend these sounds together: /d/ /o/ /g/. What word is it?
Answer: Dog
Q2: Blend these sounds together: /s/ /i/ /t/. What word is it?
Answer: Sit
Q3: Is the word 'map' a CVC word?
Answer: Yes, M is a consonant, A is a vowel, P is a consonant.
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