Blend Sounds to Make Words - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Segmenting Words into Sounds
In the "Blend Sounds to Make Words" lesson, part of the Phonological Awareness unit focusing on Segmenting Words into Sounds, first-grade students will embark on an engaging journey to master the skill of blending sounds to form words. This lesson emphasizes the importance of consonant blends, with a special focus on L blends. Through activities such as "Review the Blends Worksheet" and the "L Blends: 'Pl', 'Cl', and 'Sl' Printable," students will practice and reinforce their understanding of how individual sounds combine to create meaningful words.
Learning to blend sounds is a crucial component of reading fluency and comprehension. By mastering this skill, students enhance their ability to decode words efficiently, paving the way for smoother reading experiences. This foundational literacy skill not only boosts their confidence as emerging readers but also supports their overall academic success by improving their ability to access and engage with diverse texts.
Furthermore, focusing on specific blends like "Pl," "Cl," and "Sl" allows students to recognize patterns in word formation, making it easier for them to predict and spell new words.
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Activity 1 / Consonant Blends: L Blends
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Activity 2 / Review the Blends Worksheet
A consonant blend is two consonants that together make a blended sound. Both sounds are heard. Blends include L-blends such as cl, bl, sl, and fl. Blends can also contain 3 letters such as str and slp. This phonics worksheet provides practice for early readers to identify words with common two letter L-blends. Students first circle the words with the L-blend and then they read each word.
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Activity 3 / L Blends: "Pl", "Cl" and "Sl" Printable
Words with the letter “L” are notoriously tricky for kids to say, let alone read! If your child needs more practice with consonant “L” blends, this consonant blends Pl, Cl, and Sl printable worksheet will come in handy giving your child much needed practice with these sounds.
This worksheet is intended to help your child:
• Recognize and identify the Pl, Cl, and Sl consonant blends
• Sound out consonant blends and identify them in print
Learning phonics will help your child learn to read and write. Watch your child bloom into capable readers and writers as they practice consonant blends with this fun and colorful worksheet!
