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While it's quite an ode, this short poem uses the long /o/ sound repeatedly in words like code, note, alone, and phone. Kids read the selection and answer three comprehension questions about the text.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners underline or highlight the sections of the text where they found the answers to the questions
- Use this as a quick warm-up exercise or homework assignment
- Read the short poem out loud so that everyone can hear the repeated sound
- Create a coded message for your pupils to decipher
Classroom Considerations
- There isn't very much to this resource, so you'll likely want to use it as a supplementary material
Pros
- Kids will get a kick out of the silly poem
- The handwriting lines provided will support children as they learn to write correctly
Cons
- Answer key is not provided