Decode words with initial and final consonant blends, digraphs, and trigraphs.
The intent of 1.2Bii is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Decode with blends/digraphs/trigraphs.
Aligned tasks under 1.2Bii balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Decode with blends/digraphs/trigraphs.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 1.2Bii.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 1.2Bii.
Standard 1.2Bii describes the essential skills and understandings for Decode with blends/digraphs/trigraphs in Grade 1. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Decode with blends/digraphs/trigraphs, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
