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Mystery Word: Vowel Digraphs

Vowel digraphs are two letters that together represent a single sound. They can be challenging for young learners to read and spell so therefore they are an important part of phonics instruction. Phonics instruction on vowel digraphs help students improve their ability to decode word and as their decoding improves more words will become automatic and reading fluency will  improve. Students' spelling will improve too as spelling patterns become more familiar.

I've created a little activity that you can use to help your students practice reading vowel digraphs.It contains 20  task cards that your students read and try and determine each mystery word. Click on either image below to get it free just from this blog hop (it's usually a paid product)!






Now that you've learned a little about the mystery genre, you're ready for my clue.  On your form, you can record the letter...
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20 comments:

  1. Teacher Treasure HunterOctober 25, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Thank you! This will be perfect for my 1st graders and looks so engaging! They will love the theme. This is the cutest blog hop I've seen. :)
    ~Melissa
    Teacher Treasure Hunter

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    1. Bex MawnOctober 25, 2013 at 4:59 PM

      Thank you Melissa. I love your stuff so I am glad to reciprocate. :)

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  2. The Literacy NestOctober 25, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    I can't wait to use this game with my OG students. Thank you!

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    1. Bex MawnOctober 25, 2013 at 4:59 PM

      You're welcome Emily. Thanks for checking it out!

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  3. Carla October 25, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Thanks so much for the great freebie! It will great for my tutoring students. Love it!
    Carla at Comprehension Connection

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    1. Bex MawnOctober 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

      Thanks Carla! I am going to do the whole hop tomorrow and can't wait! Thanks for commenting. :)

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  4. SCTigerOctober 26, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Thank you!
    Sandi at Literacy Minute

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  5. Teacher Mom of 3October 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    This is adorable and such a fun and creative way to sneak in phonics! Thanks so much! :-) Lauren

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  6. JanOctober 26, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    My Firsties will love these- thanks for sharing;-)

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  7. Bex MawnOctober 27, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    You're welcome Jan!

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  8. Mrs. ArentzOctober 27, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Oh these little cards are so much fun! I cannot wait to introduce them to my students! Thanks, Bex!

    Wendy
    Read With Me ABC

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  9. Em HutchisonOctober 27, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    I look forward to using this when I get into my vowel digraphs later this year. Thanks so much!

    Em
    Curious Firsties

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  10. Garden Full of KnowledgeOctober 27, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    My students will definitely enjoy these cards. Thanks for sharing! I'm your newest follower on Bloglovin'.
    Najda
    www.gardenfullofknowledge.blogspot.ca/

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  11. luckeyfrogOctober 27, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Digraphs are such a tough skill, and I know my RTI kids will love the riddle twist to this activity! :) It will be interesting to see if they can really come up with the words. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Jenny
    Luckeyfrog's Lilypad

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    1. Bex MawnOctober 27, 2013 at 7:35 PM

      I definitely think some other skills sneak in there in order for them to solve all of the so it should be interesting . Thanks Jenny!

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