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O_E Split Digraph (/oʊ/) Decodable Words
3 verified decodable words targeting the split digraph o-e. Each word contains 4 letters and 3 phonemes; the silent e signals the preceding vowel's long sound.
| Word | Sounds (Sound Boxes) | Syllable & Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| home | h/h/o_e/oʊ/m/m/ | VCe Syllable (h + ome) |
| note | n/n/o_e/oʊ/t/t/ | VCe Syllable (n + ote) |
| rope | r/r/o_e/oʊ/p/p/ | VCe Syllable (r + ope) |
Instructional Focus & Delivery Notes
- Split Digraph Structure: Highlight how the vowel letter and silent e work together as one team despite being separated by a consonant.
- Sound Counting: Have the student count the sounds in each word (exactly 3 sounds) and compare with the letter count (4 letters).
- Continuous Blending: Model stretching the vowel sound smoothly: /k/ ... /eɪ/ ... /k/ → cake.