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Sharks - I was surprised at how well students grasped short vowels. - I remember the bears struggling some when they learned short vowels. - They were able to come up with their own short vowel words! - They loved playing the concentration game to practice. I partnered up with a student and had fun too!

Bears - Again, long vowels are too easy for this group. - It doesn't make sense that long vowels come after they learn short vowels. I think it should be the other way around. - They were able to come up with their own long vowel words. - Although they were a bit social, they enjoyed using the whiteboards to practice spelling.

Lions - The students in this group have a hard time distinguishing the sound. - They always try to look for a pattern in letters. - Eventhough I try to stress for them to listen for patterns in their sounds, they get confused. - I am worried about how they will do with vowels.