Word Recognition Basics for Grade 3

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Word Recognition

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Ability to identify words quickly

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Phonemic Awareness

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Understanding sounds in words

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Sight Words

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Common words recognized instantly

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Decoding

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Breaking down words into sounds

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Context Clues

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Hints from surrounding text

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Fluency

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Smooth, accurate reading

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Vocabulary

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Words known and used

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Phonics

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Sound-letter relationships

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Morphemes

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Smallest meaning units in words

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Blending

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Combining sounds to form words