RF.1.3.B.ix: Decode Regularly Spelled One-Syllable Words with Y as a Vowel
Skill
RF.1.3.B.ix: Decode Regularly Spelled One-Syllable Words with Y as a Vowel
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.B: Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
Description
Mastery: Student recognizes Y as a vowel and decodes regularly spelled one-syllable words with Y as a vowel with automaticity.
Acquiring: Student attempts to decode words with Y as a vowel and may need to self-correct upon recognizing the Y as a vowel sound.
Probes
T: Read the following words: dry, fly, gym, shy, sky, try, sty, hymn, lynx, myth (note errors on digraphs, blends, and uncommon sounds such as soft c/g etc, e.g. gym, myth, etc).
Activities and Resources
Small Group Instruction – Direct Instruction
- F.008 Words Word Family Zoom (use -y list of words only)
- Introduction to Vowels and Consonants
- Y as Long E
- Y as Long I
- Long E Spelling Pattern
During Transitions
Reinforce Skills/Independent Work Time – Independent/Small Group Center Activity
- P.047 Variant Correspondences Canned Sort (Note: Use Page 8 only – words with variant vowels y only)
- Y as a Vowel Worksheet
- Words that End with Y
- Dragon Words
Display (e.g. Anchor Chart):
Source: Boost For ReadersConsiderations & Reminders
Teachers should refer to their curriculum as to when the Y as a vowel is introduced. Students should be comfortable and knowledgeable with regular long vowels (a, e, i, o, u) before introducing Y as a vowel.