K.ELAR.2.B

Demonstrate and apply phonetic knowledge by:: (i) Identifying and matching the common sounds that letters represent. (ii) Using letter-sound relationships to decode, including VC, CVC, CCVC, and CVCC words. (iii) Recognizing that new words are created when letters are changed, added, or deleted such as it - pit - tip - tap. (iv) Identifying and reading at least 25 high-frequency words from a research-based list.

Kindergarten · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
phonetic knowledgesoundslettersletter-sound relationshipsVC wordsCVC wordsCCVC wordsCVCC wordsnew wordshigh-frequency wordsresearch-based list
Skills
  • identify (common sounds letters represent) #dok1
  • match (common sounds to letters) #dok1
  • use (letter-sound relationships to decode VC, CVC, CCVC, and CVCC words) #dok2
  • recognize (that new words are created when letters are changed, added, or deleted) #dok2
  • identify (high-frequency words from a research-based list) #dok1
  • read (high-frequency words from a research-based list) #dok1
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the common sounds that letters make. #dok1
  • I can match letters to their common sounds. #dok1
  • I can recognize at least 25 high-frequency words from a list. #dok1
  • I can read at least 25 high-frequency words from a list. #dok1
  • I can use my knowledge of letter sounds to decode VC, CVC, CCVC, and CVCC words. #dok2
  • I can recognize how changing, adding, or deleting letters makes new words. #dok2
Big Ideas
  • Understanding letter-sound relationships helps students decode words and unlock meaning in print.
  • Phonetic knowledge is essential for reading accuracy, fluency, and the ability to build and recognize new words.
Essential Questions
  • How do knowing letter sounds help us read new words?
  • What happens to a word when we change, add, or delete a letter?
  • How can we use what we know about letter sounds to figure out words we do not recognize?
  • Why is it important to know high-frequency words?