
The letter c makes two sounds, but only the /k/ sound is introduced at this level. As a student reads the story, show them that the letter c is staying constant in the words, Cam, cat, can, and cap. Only the ending sounds are changing. In addition, June Orton continues to only use the short /ă/ sound so that the student is getting a great deal of practice manipulating the ending sounds. It seems like an easy concept, but for students with dyslexia, this can be incredibly challenging.

