Scott Foresman Reading Street

Sometimes when two vowels come together, two vowel sounds are heard.

Use word parts to decode words with the syllable pattern V/V.
Review words with the syllable pattern VCCCV.
Blend and read words with syllable patterns V/V and VCCCV.
Apply decoding strategies: blend longer words.

Support Phonics Some English words with the V/V syllable pattern have cognates in Spanish: create/crear, idea/idea, radio/radio, piano/piano. Have Spanish speakers discuss the similarities and differences in the spelling and pronunciation of these word pairs in both languages.

See the Phonics Transition Lessons in the ELL and Transition Handbook.

Practice Book 3.2 p. 59

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When three consonants are together in the middle of a word, divide the word between the single consonant and the blend or digraph.

You may wish to explain the meanings of these words.

contract	an agreement in writing
merchant	store owner

V/V Syllable Pattern

TEACH

Remind students that two vowels that appear in the same syllable often stand for one
sound. Write the words lion and trio.

How many vowels do you see in the word lion? (two)
How many vowel sounds do you hear? (two)
How many syllables does the word lion have? (two)
Do the two vowels that appear together stand for one sound? (No.)

MODEL When I see a word that has two vowels in a row, I usually say one
vowel sound. But sometimes I can hear both vowels. That's because each
vowel is in a different syllable. (Draw a line between i and o to divide lion into
syllables.) When I divide the word into syllables, I can tell that the word is not
line. It is the two-syllable word lion.

Model blending lion and trio. Then have
students blend the words with you.

PRACTICE AND ASSESS

DECODE LONGER WORDS Write these words. Have students read them and

then draw a line between the two vowels that appear together but are pronounced
separately.

re/alize	hy/ena	dandeli/on	peri/od
stere/o	the/ater	usu/al	rode/o

READ WORDS IN CONTEXT Write these sentences. Have individuals read them

and point out words with the V/V syllable pattern. Words with the V/V pattern
are underlined.

If we don't put fluid in the radiator, the engine will get hot.

After Mom finishes her science class, she will graduate.

I always stay with my grandparents during my annual trip to Ohio.

The poet will recite her poems in the auditorium.

To assess, observe whether students pronounce the V/V words correctly.

Review Word Parts

SYLLABLE PATTERN VCCCV

CONNECT Write this sentence: The children exchanged the gifts that did

not fit.

We learned to divide words that have three consonants in a row.
Read the sentence to yourself. Raise your hand when you see two words that have three consonants in a row. (children, exchange)
Where do we divide children into syllables? (between the l and the d)
Where do we divide exchange? (between the x and the c)
How did you know where to divide the words? (When a word has three consonants in
the middle, divide it between the single consonant and the blend or digraph.)

Continue in the same way with the sentence Martha was thirsty after running the race.

PRACTICE AND ASSESS

DECODE LONGER WORDS Have individuals read the following words. Provide

help chunking and blending the words as needed.

pilgrim	entrance	angry	hundred
including	mushroom	instant	merchant
partner	contract	impress	complete

READ WORDS IN CONTEXT Have students read these sentences. Then, to

check meaning, have them give their own sentence for the underlined word.

Mother complained about the constant noise.

"I'd love to take an airplane ride," exclaimed Andy.

Please stand when you hear our national anthem.

To assess, note how well students read and divide the VCCCV words.