Christian Liberty Press Arlington Heights, IllinoisChristian Liberty Press Arlington Heights, Illinois

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ii Adventures in Phonics

Copyright © 2013, 1996 by Christian Liberty Press

All rights reserved. No part of this workbook may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the publisher.

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Christian Liberty Press502 West Euclid AvenueArlington Heights, Illinois 60004www.christianlibertypress.comwww.shopchristianliberty.com

Written by Florence M. LindstromLayout and editing by Edward J. ShewanCopyediting by Diane C. OlsonCover design by Bob Fine

ISBN 978-1-935796-33-6

Printed in the United States of America

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Table of ContentsIntroduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ vShort Vowels Sounds ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1Consonants ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6Review of Short Vowels ............................................................................................................................................................................27Short Vowel Words ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 28Consonant Blends ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 33Double Consonant Endings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34Consonant Endings ...........................................................................................................................................................................................35Review Lesson ...................................................................................................................................................................................................37Consonant Digraphs ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 38Long Vowel Sounds ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 40Long and Short Vowel Words .................................................................................................................................................................50Long Vowel Words ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 54Diphthongs.............................................................................................................................................................................................................56Vowel Digraphs ................................................................................................................................................................................................60Modified Vowels ..............................................................................................................................................................................................62The Sound of ô .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 68Review ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................70Soft Sounds of c and g ............................................................................................................................................................................74Silent Consonants .............................................................................................................................................................................................76Vowel Digraphs .................................................................................................................................................................................................78Compound Words .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 80Review of Short Vowel Words ............................................................................................................................................................. 82Review of Long Vowel Words .............................................................................................................................................................. 94Review of Vowel Digraph Words ..................................................................................................................................................... 103Review of Diphthong Words ................................................................................................................................................................. 106Review of Modified Vowel Words ................................................................................................................................................... 110Review of ô Words ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 118Review of Soft Sounds of c and g ............................................................................................................................................... 120Review of Consonant Digraph Words ............................................................................................................................................. 122Review of Words with Silent Letters ..............................................................................................................................................124Words with Consonant Digraphs ng and nk ................................................................................................................................... 126

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Review of Vowel Digraphs ..................................................................................................................................................................... 127The Schwa Sound of a .............................................................................................................................................................................128Using a and an ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 129Words Ending with the Vowel y .......................................................................................................................................................... 130Plural Words Ending with y .................................................................................................................................................................... 132Plural of Words Ending in s, x, z, ch, and sh ............................................................................................................................134Suffixes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 135Review of Suffixes .....................................................................................................................................................................................143Words Ending with y ...................................................................................................................................................................................146Review of Words with Suffixes ..........................................................................................................................................................148Prefixes .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 150Suffix and Prefix Review ....................................................................................................................................................................... 153Rules for Dividing Words ........................................................................................................................................................................154Review of Prefixes .................................................................................................................................................................................... 156Accented Syllables ......................................................................................................................................................................................158Schwa Sound Words .................................................................................................................................................................................... 159Review of Sounds of a Words ...........................................................................................................................................................164Words Ending with Silent e ..................................................................................................................................................................... 165Review of Long Vowel i and o Words .......................................................................................................................................... 166Review of Modified Vowel Sounds .................................................................................................................................................. 167Review: Three Sounds of Vowel Digraph ea ............................................................................................................................. 169Words Ending with Long e and o ...................................................................................................................................................... 170Vowels ie Make the Long e Sound .....................................................................................................................................................171Review of ô Words .................................................................................................................................................................................... 172Review Lesson of ew Words ................................................................................................................................................................ 176Review Lesson of âr Words ...................................................................................................................................................................177Review Lesson of Soft c words ......................................................................................................................................................... 178Rule Five for Dividing Words ..............................................................................................................................................................180Review of Five Rules for Dividing Words .................................................................................................................................... 181Rules Six and Seven for Dividing Words ......................................................................................................................................182eigh Usually Has the Long Vowel a Sound ..................................................................................................................................184Review of Consonant Digraphs kn and wr ...................................................................................................................................185Review Lesson of Soft g Words........................................................................................................................................................186

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Making Plural Words Ending in f or fe ........................................................................................................................................ 187The Apostrophe for Possession ...........................................................................................................................................................188Syllables—Rules Six and Seven .............................................................................................................................................................189The Apostrophe with Contractions ................................................................................................................................................... 190The Sound of z Made by s ................................................................................................................................................................... 191More Plural Forms of Words ............................................................................................................................................................... 192Review of Plural Words .......................................................................................................................................................................... 193Rules Eight and Nine for Dividing Words .....................................................................................................................................194Final Review of Rules for Dividing Words ................................................................................................................................. 196Synonyms ............................................................................................................................................................................................................198Antonyms .........................................................................................................................................................................................................200Review of Synonyms and Antonyms .............................................................................................................................................202Homonyms ........................................................................................................................................................................................................203Three Sounds of Consonant Digraph ch.......................................................................................................................................204Consonant Digraphs gh and ph (f sound) ....................................................................................................................................205Words Ending with tion and sion .......................................................................................................................................................206Review of Words with Sounds of o ..............................................................................................................................................208Review of the Apostrophe ..................................................................................................................................................................209Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms .............................................................................................................................................210Words with Short Vowel Sound of u ................................................................................................................................................ 211Words in Alphabetical Order ..............................................................................................................................................................212Phonics Charts ................................................................................................................................................................................................215Alphabet Charts ...........................................................................................................................................................................................229

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Introduction

The importance of being able to read cannot be overstated. It gives our minds access to important knowledge—the greatest being God’s Holy Word. Surely it is such a blessing to gain understanding through listening and speaking. But how wonderful it is to know how to read and write as thoughts and friendships are shared.

Each loving and caring teacher knows the joy of seeing a student, after many diligent hours of study, suddenly realize that he understands how to read. It is as if a light turned on. The student knows he can do something that is most valuable to him. To this end, the Adventures in Phonics program seeks to open a new world of understanding to the student.

The phonics lessons contained in this workbook have been successfully used in the Christian Liberty Academy day school for over fifteen years. In addition, the Adventures in Phonics program has been field tested over a period of several years with numerous home school families who have found the pages to be very helpful. Much of the material has been developed with the help of many ideas obtained over the past thirty years from teachers and other resources.

The general plan of this workbook includes the introduction of phonetic principles in a logical sequence, along with a consistent dose of drill and repetition to insure comprehension. Students are often directed to demonstrate their comprehension of lesson material by way of written exercises. Ideally, students should be encouraged to complete most of these exercises by themselves. However, some students may become unnecessarily frustrated with the quantity of written work that appears throughout the workbook. Therefore, instructors may allow their students to complete some of the workbook lessons orally; however, students in CLASS must complete all workbook lessons. Instructors are encouraged to be sensitive to the individual capabilities of each of their students, especially in the area of handwriting development.

This book is only possible because of God’s gracious goodness in direction and strength. His faithfulness has granted perseverance and guidance. From the beginning to the end of our life of learning, line upon line and precept upon precept, may we always be conscious of the fact and thankful that it is God who has fearfully and wonderfully made us. May each of us show our love and gratitude to Him as we constantly seek to be lovingly obedient. He alone deserves the praise.

Florence M. LindstromArlington Heights, Illinois

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Short Vowel Sound � E e

Ee

The short sound of E e is found in many words that you say and hear each day.Notice that this short vowel sound is usually heard at the beginning or middle of the words.

E

e

t

E

r

e

e

E

E

e

w

s

e

E

b

s

E

e

e

E

egg

Ed

ant

Emily

engine

dog

edge

elbow

Ted

fast

Ethel

exit

elder

empty

E E e e

� Say the short sound of E e (as in egg) as you circle and print the vowel.

� Many of these words begin with the short sound of e. If a word begins with an e, underline the e and circle that word. Listen as your teacher reads them to you.

� Carefully print the missing e in these words, and say the words. Do you hear the sound of e?

t n b d j t p n m n

` gg sl d v st p t w ll

h n w b n st t nt n t

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Short Vowel Sound � I i

Ii

The short sound of I i is found in many words that you say and hear each day.Notice that this short vowel sound is usually heard at the beginning or middle of the words.

i

i

g

i

i

s

t

I

i

i

I

a

e

i

i

I

i

s

a

i

into

inside

under

apple

image

inland

did

ant

include

itch

add

Italy

cat

in

� Say the short sound of I i (as in insects) as you circle and print the vowel.

� Many of these words begin with the short sound of i. If a word begins with an i, underline the i and circle that word. Listen as your teacher reads them to you.

� Carefully print the missing i in these words, and say the words. Do you hear the sound of i?

I I i i

p n b b s t m x p g

w g s x g ft h ll m lk

l d d g sh p `f st l ps

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1. Dry the hound with a brown .

2. The trail up the is steep.

3. Jed has about a stamps.

4. A bell has a sound.

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hownowcow

owlwowpow

growlcrowdvowels

towndownfrown

houseproudmouse

crownbrowngown

towerflowerpower

boundfoundround

soundhound pound

countouncecloud

allowclownplow

outshoutsnout

moundblouseground

ouchcouchpouch

southscoutmouth

A diphthong is two vowel sounds in one syllable. The diphthong ou makes the sound that is heard in house. Another diphthong that makes this sound is ow, which is used at the end of words as in cow, or when words with dipthongs end with l as in owl or n as in crown.

Diphthongs � ou and ow

thousand

loud

towel

mountain

aeiou

� Underline the vowels that make the ou sound as you read these words with diphthongs.Circle the correct word that names the picture next to each list, and write it on the line below.

� Choose the words with diphthongs ou or ow from the box at the right to complete these sentences. Print the correct words in the blanks.

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soundscoutpout

fowlgrowltower

hourourflour

crowdamounttowel

sproutoutdou∫t

A diphthong is two vowel sounds in one syllable. The diphthong ou makes the sound that is heard in house. Another diphthong that makes this sound is ow, which is used at the end of words as in cow, or when words end with l as in owl or n as in crown.

Diphthongs � ou and ow

1. The brown hound slept on the .

2. A pig can sniff a sprout with its .

3. An owl can act like a wise .

4. Mother got mad at a mouse in the .

snout

house

fowl

ground

� Complete the words by adding the diphthongs. See how quickly you can read the words.

� Underline the vowels that make the ou sound as you read these words with diphthongs.Circle the correct word that names the picture next to each list, and write it on the line below.

ow ou

� Choose the words with the diphthongs ou or ow from the box at the right to complete these sentences. Print the correct words in the blanks.

b h n pl

d n fl er cr d ch der `

th sand`m ntain` am nt bl se

s th ch c nt ab t

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Roy toy joy

join void coin

soilmoisthoist

avoidvoicejoints

coilfoilbroil

enjoyboyjoys

royalfoilloyal

FloydLloydboil

boilpointjoyful

A diphthong is two vowel sounds in one syllable. The diphthong oi makes the sound that is heard in noise. Another diphthong that makes this sound is oy, which is used at the end of words or syllables as in boy or royal.

Diphthongs � oi and oy

1. Mother will fold around Joy’s cupcake.

2. It will help to keep it fresh and .

3. Our class it when Roy sings.

4. His sounds loud and clear.

5. Floyd helps his father dig a hole in the .

6. He will a flag on a post in the hole.

moist

soil

enjoys

foil

voice

hoist

� Underline the vowels oi and oy as you read these words with diphthongs. Circle the correct word that names the picture next to each list, and write it on the line below.

oiltoilspoil

� Choose the words with the diphthongs oi or oy from the box at the right to complete these sentences. Print the correct words in the blanks.

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A diphthong is two vowel sounds in one syllable. The diphthong oi makes the sound that is heard in noise. Another diphthong that makes this sound is oy, which is used at the end of words or syllables as in boy or royal.

Diphthongs � oi and oy

� Remember the rule above as you print the correct diphthong in the blanks below.

� Choose the correct words that complete the following sentences. Print the words in the blanks below.

1. Joy hears the loud Roy makes with his horn.

2. Both of them will the club.

3. Can you see the lead the cows?

4. God made our hands with lots of .

5. We feel as we sing about God.

b lp ntm st

sp lt br l

b n sej

av dj nts

cowboyjoin

poisonjoints

enjoyjoyful

noisebroils

� Choose the correct words from the box at the left and print them in the blanks under their pictures.

poison

cowboy

joints

noise

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Review: Modified Vowels � ear SoundThe letters ear can make three different sounds as in ear, earth, and peâr.

� Make the correct vowel sound marks in the following words: ear, earth, and peâr.

� How do you make these words ending with s, x, z, ch, and sh to be plural? Divide them.

� Choose the ear words from the box at the right to complete the following sentences. Print the correct words in the blanks below.

dĂr

΂rn

pçâr

clear

pearl

bear

hear

learn

wears

year

search

tearing

gear

heard

wearing

1. Tim his coat during the winter every year.

2. Anne will for her pencil near her desk.

3. Phil is thankful he has good so he can .

4. From the Bible we that God created

the heavens and the .

5. Jeff wakes up in the morning for his

paper route so that he can some money.

ears

search

hear

wears

early

earth

learn

earn

wash wash-esbrush

buzz

box

branch

tax

march

bush

waltz

patch

quiz

cross

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Review: Three Sounds of Digraph � eaLetters ea make three different sounds: ea = ƒ as in ƒÇch, ea = å as in grçåt, and ea = Ï as in brÏÇd.

� Make the correct vowel sound marks over the ea in the following words as in ƒÇch, grçåt, and brÏÇd.

� Use the words in the box at the right to complete the following sentences.

� Where do these words belong?

tĂse

hÏÇd

stçåk

heaven

feather

peanut

leather

bleach

speak

breaking

weapon

deaf

flea

teach

beak

greater

bean

leaf

preach

beach

peas

squeal

breath

health

break

1. We say “ ”and “thank you”to be polite.

2. The bread will rise because it has in it.

3. A piano is too for one person to move.

4. The Bible, God’s Word, is a great .

5. The cows graze in the and get

water from a .

heavy

meadow

treasure

stream

please

yeast

fishbowl necktie snowman mailbox

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� Rule Six For Dividing WordsRULE SIX: When a single consonant comes between two vowels, the word is usually divided after the consonant if the first vowel sound is short as in cab´ in, heav´ en, and shad´ ow.

Do you remember learning about words ending with le? You have already learned how to divide them. RULE 10 a: When a word ends in le, the consonant just before the le is usually part of the last syllable as in bu´ gle and cat´ tle. Divide these words into syllables and print them under the correct pictures.

RULE 10 b: Words ending with ckle are divided after the ck, making le the last syllable as in pick´ le. Divide these words into syllables as you print them on the lines provided.

� Divide these words into syllables and print the words under the pictures. If the vowel has a short sound, a consonant stays with it.

� Divide these words into syllables. Listen for a short vowel. Do not divide consonant digraphs th.

cam-el c a b i n w a g o n s e v e n r o b i n

l i z - a r d

h e a v - y

m e l - o n

r a d i s h

m e t a l

f i n i s h

t r a v e l

h e a v e n

l e v e l

p e d a l

v i s i t

m o d e l

a p - p l e t u m b l e t u r t l e b o t t l e p e o p l e

tickle tick-lebuckle

trickle

freckle

speckle

crackle

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� Rule Seven For Dividing WordsWhen a single consonant comes between two vowels, the word is usually divided before the consonant if the first vowel sound is long as in mu´ sic, ze´ bra, co´ zy, and tu´ lip.

� Divide these words into syllables. Divide right after the vowels that make the long vowel sound.

� Divide these words into syllables. Listen for a long vowel.

� Do you remember that the suffix -er modifies or changes a word? The -er has the schwa plus r sound.Take off the s or es from the underlined word and add the suffix -er as you print what each person does.

l a - z y

c o - z y

l a - b e l

b a - s i n

s i - l e n t

l e g a l

o d o r

p r o t e c t

l a d y

n a t u r e

D a v i d

m o m e n t

p u p i l

r i d e r

p i l o t

p o l i c e

c l i m a t e

s p i d e r

c a b l e

s e c r e t

l o c a t e

z e b r a

m u s i c

t u l i p

h o t e l

d a i - s y l a d y p a p e r s t u d e n t t i g e r

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1. A person who paints is a

2. A person who pitches is a

3. A person who teaches is a

4. A person who preaches is a

5. A person who sings is a

6. A person who farms is a

painter

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� Print the underlined ch words in the correct columns below: ch for the sound as in check, k for the sound as in choir, and sh for the sound as in chef.

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Three Sounds of Digraph � chThe digraph ch can make three sounds: ch as in chair, k as in Christ, and sh as in chef.

� Correctly add the suffix -ed to these words. Think of the sound -ed makes and print it in the column.

ch k sh

1. The choir sang in church.

2. They sang praises to Christ.

3. The orchestra also played.

4. Cheryl has a new Bible.

5. The chef is a good cook.

6. The chiffon pie is sweet.

7. Timothy sat in a chair.

8. Ed likes chocolate ice cream.

1. Stephen was the first to be killed for his faith.

2. He was a of the Christian faith.

3. The hard pupa of a butterfly is called a .

4. Would you be brave enough to jump with a ?

chrysalis Christian champion parachute� Choose the correct ch words from the list below to complete the following sentences.

tap tapped tpad

dip

sob

pat

rub

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1. The Lord is the of His people.

2. The girls’ sang about the birth of .

3. Mom used a to see if I had a fever.

4. Grandpa called the twins and .

5. They like to talk on the .

6. The twins each got a big candy bar.205Level B

Digraphs � gh and phThe digraphs gh and ph can make the sound of f as in digraph, phrase, laugh, and tough.

� Print the gh and ph words under their correct pictures.

� Circle the digraphs in these words. Use the underlined words to complete the sentences below.

Review the following digraphs: ch, sh, th, wh, kn, gn, wr, ph, gh, and ck.

telephone cough photo dolphin elephant

Christ

rough

birthday

Phyllis

tough

parachute

telephone

thick

together

brother

which

Shepherd

sign

chorus

sheep

knock

chocolate

church

thermometer

knowledge

chef

Philip

champion

whisper

laugh

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The AlphabetHere is a chart to help you study how to properly write the letters and numbers.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q

R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q

r s t u v w x y z

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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