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Skill Explainer

3.2 Explicitly Teaching Short Vowels

Short Vowels Skill Explainer

Lesson Plan for Focusing on Short ‘a’

Here's a sample lesson plan for focusing on short vowel sounds.

Lesson Checklist for Focusing on a Specific Short Vowel

Here is a checklist for instruction for a specific vowel sound.

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