Review Blends - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Phonological Awareness

In the "Review Blends" lesson, first-grade students will delve into the foundational reading skills crucial for their phonological awareness. This lesson, nestled within the phonological awareness chapter, focuses on enhancing students' understanding and recognition of consonant blends, specifically those that incorporate the letter 'l' and 'r', such as "pl", "cl", "sl". Through engaging activities like "Consonant Blends: 'pl', 'cl', 'sl'", "L Blends: 'Pl', 'Cl' and 'Sl' Printable", and "Let's Look for Blends Worksheet", students will not only learn to identify these blends in words but also improve their ability to pronounce and spell words that contain them.

Understanding consonant blends is pivotal in the journey of reading and writing. It aids in the smooth transition from sounding out individual letters to fluently reading whole words, thereby enhancing reading fluency and comprehension. Additionally, mastering these blends empowers students to tackle more complex words, boosting their confidence and interest in reading and writing. This lesson, by focusing on "Consonant Blends with l and r", equips students with critical skills that form the bedrock of their literacy development, setting a solid foundation for their future learning endeavors.

Estimated classroom time: 14 min
Chapter: Phonological Awareness
Unit: Foundational Reading Skills
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Consonant Blends: "pl" , "cl", "sl"
Consonant Blends: "pl" , "cl", "sl"
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L Blends: "Pl", "Cl" and "Sl" Printable
L Blends: "Pl", "Cl" and "Sl" Printable
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Let's Look for Blends Worksheet
Let's Look for Blends Worksheet
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Consonant Blends with l and r
Consonant Blends with l and r
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  • Activity 1 / Consonant Blends: "pl" , "cl", "sl"

  • Activity 2 / 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!

  • Activity 3 / Let's Look for Blends Worksheet

    How much does your child love trains? If they really do, they might be much more interested in the exercise in the worksheet. You can start by asking them to read the story out loud. If they can’t, help read out the rhyming story to them. Then, ask them to trace on the dotted lines under the words that start with a blend. At the end of this tracing sheet exercise, your little ones will be better skilled at identifying blends.

  • Activity 4 / Consonant Blends with l and r - Quiz

    In this assessment, students will identify the consonant blends that begin familiar words.