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NOTE TO PARENTS

When putting this list together I have started to wonder myself how anyone learns to read
or spell in english! There are more exceptions than there are common rules or phonetics,
there are exceptions everywhere! And there are obvious differences even within a nation
( as the famous song says: potato / tomato / neither / either)
What seems really important is context. Assuming someone learning these words can
already speak english, then when reading the context will drive the vowel sound.

However I have also realised for my own struggling readers and dyslexic readers,
repetition is very important in the common sounds. Each of the lists are designed for this
repetition. So that later when put in context the word is easy to work out as it will be more
familiar.

These lists are designed simply to help with the building blocks of reading. Since every
individual (adult or child) will learn differently, individualize and use them as required to
achieve fluency. Do not forget the key is in repetition of patterns to achieve fluency.

Practice in short bursts eg one row then a break – depending on the child's attention span.
Repeat each list until the words are known, ideally a minimum of three times without
error. Writing out lists of similar sounds will also reinforce spelling.

Short vowel CVC words are designed to reinforce the consonant and vowel sounds and to
consolidate blending once the letter sounds are known. CVC words are the easiest type of
words to blend and will build confidence in developing readers. The book then moves onto
repetitions of more complex consonants with the the short vowel sound. The short vowel
sound is the most phonetic sound of the letter. After that there are common spelling of
long vowel sounds. The easiest way I find to remember the long vowel sound is the letter
sys it's name. The long vowel is also sounded in most “sneaky e words”, that is words with
the silent e which follow generally sound the long vowel sound. Generally is a good term,
since there's quite a few sneaky e words in the next table, that is the tricky words. The a
table of common tricky words had words which are common, but not phonetic, that is ones
we just have to learn.

The vowel sounds and spelling reinforcement should also help with students learning
english.

This book is formatted in open dyslexic font. You can find a editable version on the FKB
website at http://www.freekidsbooks.org/files.

If your learner requires more reinforcement, a program like the UK based Toe by Toe is
highly recommended.

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