The Daily(ish) Decodable program uses a standard format to work through one sound per day. There are simple instructions for you, the parent or caregiver, and any words in big bold letters are meant for your child to read out loud.
We recently worked on the “-tion” ending. Today we're going to work on the “-sion” sound at the end of words like “television.”
You can review all of the prior lessons here.
Rhyme It
Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others?
eye
vision
decision
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Say It
Have your child point to and say the word "mission" three times (like "mish-shun"):
mission
mission
mission
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Blend It
Have your child read these words out loud:
passion
session
version
mansion
vision
television
revision
division
decision
Read It
Have your child read the passage below out loud.
Television Day
Today we celebrate Television Day!
The first television was invented by an American in the year 1927. His name was Philo Taylor Farnsworth. He found a way to send pictures and sound over electronic waves.
After he demonstrated it the first time, he shouted, "There you are – electronic television!” The first demonstration was just a simple line, but he quickly was able to project live, human actions.
Before television, there was no way to extend vision and hearing beyond one room.
Over time, television became more and more important for education and communication.
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Explain It
Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:
What is this story about?
Can you explain why television was important?
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