“Rimes” are spelling patterns (vowel + ending), while “rhymes” are matching sounds at the ends of words. Table of Contents What’s the Difference Between “Rime” and “Rhyme”? Why Learning Rimes Improves Decoding and Spelling What Are Onsets and Rimes Why Do Rimes Reduce Cognitive Load? Why Teach the 37 Most Common Rimes? The Importance of Rimes … Continue reading Rimes for Decoding and Encoding