Phonics Principle 2
This is the second short vowel principle.
When a vowel is followed by two consonants, the vowel will be short. Example words: stunt, rent, lunch, etc.
The student should 'walk' across the bottom of the word from left to right. For marking purposes, put a dot under any vowel. Then go above the word from right to left (backwards). Above the two consonants that sit just before the vowel when going right to left, put an 'x' above them. These two consonants make the vowel short. Above the vowel, you then need to put a short vowel symbol called a 'breve' which, looks like a smiley mouth. PLEASE SEE THE TWO EXAMPLES BELOW
Now read the word according to your vowel markings. This is the key purpose for the marking system; it allows the child to 'see' words in a manner in which will allow him to find success in reading unknown words. With consistent practice, the child will begin to see words in this manner without needing to mark them!
Remember, when you finally get to multisyllabic words, EVERY SINGLE SYLLABLE must have ONE vowel SOUND. Reiterate that concept right now while you are working with just one-syllable words!
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stunt jump = Phonics Principle 2
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FYI: Phonics Principle 2 forms closed syllables, just as Phonics Principle 1 does. The pattern of most closed syllables in Phonics Principle two is called CVCC, which stands for "consonant, vowel, consonant, consonant." Phonics Principle 2 can also be found in closed syllables with the pattern called CCVCC. The CC in the begining simply means you are now using words with a consonant blend or a consonant digraph.
Click this link for a list of CVCC words that you can practice phonics principle 2 with:
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