Word Recognition
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Consonants
Consonant Blends
Vowels
Vowel Combinations
R-controlled vowels
Syllable
Sight Words
Prefix/Suffix
Plurals
Compound Words
Contractions

Teachers need to be aware of word components so when students have difficulty decoding teachers can identify and assist students in breaking down unfamiliar words.  Reading consists of segmenting and blending sounds elements.  Students move though a non-accurate stage, accuracy stage to an automatic stage.