Decoding Words with Phonics

3rd Grade•75 minutes

Learning Objective

I can decode words using phonics rules.

The letter ‘Y’ can act as a consonant or a vowel.

In single-syllable words, the letter ‘Y’ at the end usually makes the /ie/ or ‘i’ sound, as in the words cry, fry, and try.

In two-syllable words, the letter ‘Y’ at the end usually makes the /ee/ or ‘e’ sound, as in the words baby, city, and sorry.

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. The letter 'Y' can act as which two types of letters?

2. Give three examples of words where 'Y' makes the /y/ sound.

3. In a single-syllable word ending in 'Y', what sound does the 'Y' typically make?

...and 9 more questions

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