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Phonological awareness lessons: introducing syllables

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This is a series of three lessons.

Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Introducing syllables
  • Lesson 2: Breaking up words into syllables
  • Lesson 3: Using syllables in writing

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  • Lesson 1: Introducing syllables

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Last Update: 15 July 2020

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