Phonics Rules

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Rule #1

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The letter 'q' is always followed by the letter 'u'. The 'qu' says the /kwa/ or the /k/ sound.

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Rule #2

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The letter c before e, i, or y says /s/.

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Rule #3

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The letter g before e, i, or y says /j/ (sometimes g followed by e or i say /g/).

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Rule #4

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The letters a, e, o, and u usually say their names at the end of a syllable.

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Rule #5

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The letters i and y sometimes say /igh/.