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What is Onset and Rime and Why Teach It?

 Onset and rime is a phonological awareness skill that is a foundational skill for early readers. What is it? Onset and rime are the chunks of sounds within words.  The onset is the first sound or beginning blend of the word.  The rime is the ending chunk of sounds in

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Helping Students Master Sounds in Words

Mastering sounds in words is an important foundational skill for young learners.  Here’s how to make it happen for every student. 1. Can you hear sounds in words? Phonological Awareness The first step to students learning a new phonics sound in words is to hear the sounds in words through

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