Introduction:
Today, we’re going to practice blending sounds together to make words. This will help you read and pronounce words more easily!
Part 1: Two-Letter Blends
- A blend is when two letters work together to make one sound.
- We’ll start with two-letter blends at the beginning of words.
- Let’s practice these blends together:
| Blend | Sound | Example Words |
|---|---|---|
| bl | /bl/ (like in blue) | blue, black, blink |
| br | /br/ (like in brown) | brown, bread, bring |
| cl | /kl/ (like in clap) | clap, clean, cloud |
| cr | /kr/ (like in crab) | crab, cry, crown |
| dr | /dr/ (like in drum) | drum, drink, drive |
| fl | /fl/ (like in flower) | flower, fly, flag |
| fr | /fr/ (like in frog) | frog, friend, freeze |
| gl | /ɡl/ (like in glad) | glad, glass, glue |
| gr | /ɡr/ (like in green) | green, grass, grapes |
| pl | /pl/ (like in play) | play, please, plate |
| pr | /pr/ (like in present) | present, prize, proud |
| sc | /sk/ (like in scarf) | scarf, school, scout |
| sk | /sk/ (like in skip) | skip, skate, skin |
| sl | /sl/ (like in sleep) | sleep, slow, slide |
| sm | /sm/ (like in small) | small, smile, smoke |
| sn | /sn/ (like in snail) | snail, snack, snow |
| sp | /sp/ (like in spoon) | spoon, spider, speak |
| st | /st/ (like in stop) | stop, star, stone |
| sw | /sw/ (like in swim) | swim, swing, sweet |
| tr | /tr/ (like in tree) | tree, train, truck |
Activity:
- Look at the table and listen as I say each blend’s sound.
- Repeat the sounds after me.
- Can you think of any other words that have these blends?
Part 2: Three-Letter Blends
- Some blends have three letters that work together to make one sound.
| Blend | Sound | Example Words |
|---|---|---|
| scr | /skr/ (like in scream) | scream, scratch, script |
| spl | /spl/ (like in splash) | splash, split, splendid |
| spr | /spr/ (like in spring) | spring, spread, sprout |
| str | /str/ (like in string) | string, strong, straight |
| squ | /skw/ (like in square) | square, squirrel, squid |
| thr | /θr/ (like in three) | three, throw, through |
Activity:
- Look at the table and listen as I say each blend’s sound.
- Repeat the sounds after me.
- Can you think of any other words that have these blends?
Part 3: Reading and Writing Words with Blends
- Now, let’s practice reading and writing words with blends.
- I’ll say a word, and you write it down.
Activity:
- Listen to the words and write them on your paper.
- Share your words with a partner and check your spelling.
Wrap-up:
- Today, we learned about two- and three-letter blends.
- Blends are a combination of letters that make one sound.
- Keep practicing blending sounds to improve your reading and pronunciation!
Homework:
- Draw pictures of words with blends.
- Write a sentence using at least one word with a blend.
Additional Notes for Teachers:
- Provide ample practice with blending sounds orally before moving to reading and writing.
- Use games and activities to make blending fun and engaging (e.g., “Blend Bingo,” “Blend Match”).
- Encourage students to identify blends in everyday words they encounter.
