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Video 21: Blending by Chunking; Blending by Sounding Out (REL Southeast)

The following video provides a short definition and instructional examples of word blending by chunking or sounding out using letter cards or tiles. It can be used to inform lesson plans about decoding, writing and recognizing words. The resource is associated with the Professional Learning Communities Facilitator’s Guide for the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade.

Topic: Foundational Skills • Grade Levels: K, 1, 2, 3 • Media Type: Video
5 mins

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