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Welcome to Consonant Blends! – Learn about consonant blends – Understand what they are – Two or more letters together, each making its own sound, e.g., ‘bl’ in ‘black’ – See examples of blends – ‘bl’ in ‘black’, ‘cr’ in ‘crisp’, ‘fl’ in ‘flower’, ‘st’ in ‘stop’ – Practice spelling with blends – We’ll spell words using blends like ‘bl’, ‘cr’, ‘fl’, ‘st’ | This slide introduces the concept of consonant blends to second-grade students. Consonant blends are combinations of two or more consonants where each consonant’s sound is heard in the blend. The slide provides examples of common consonant blends to help students recognize them in words. Emphasize that unlike digraphs, where two letters make one sound, in blends, each letter maintains its own sound. Encourage students to listen for the individual sounds in blends when they encounter new words. Activities can include spelling practice where students break down words into their constituent sounds and identify the blends used.

Consonant Blends in Words – What’s a consonant blend? – When 2+ consonants make a sound, like ‘st’ in stop – Blends can be anywhere in words – Each sound in the blend is heard – Like ‘bl’ in black, ‘nd’ in hand, we hear ‘b’ and ‘l’, ‘n’ and ‘d’ – We’ll listen to blend examples – Examples: ‘fl’ in flower, ‘gr’ in grass, ‘sp’ in spoon | Introduce the concept of consonant blends to the students by explaining that unlike digraphs, where two letters make one sound, in blends each letter maintains its own sound. Provide examples of blends in various positions within words. Emphasize that the individual sounds are still distinguishable. Use audio clips or pronounce examples yourself to help students hear each sound in the blend. Encourage students to practice by identifying blends in words during reading activities.

Listening to Blends – Listen for the blend in words – Examples: ‘block’, ‘grape’, ‘truck’ – ‘bl’ in block, ‘gr’ in grape, ‘tr’ in truck – Hear the different sounds – Each blend combines two consonants, can you tell them apart? – Practice saying blends aloud – Repeat after me to get better at pronunciation | This slide is for a listening activity focused on consonant blends. Start by clearly pronouncing words with consonant blends, such as ‘block’, ‘grape’, and ‘truck’. Ask the students to listen carefully and identify the blend of consonants at the beginning of each word. Encourage them to notice how each consonant in the blend maintains its own sound, yet they are pronounced together. After the demonstration, have the students practice saying the words with you, focusing on the blends. This will help them recognize and pronounce blends correctly in other words. For the activity, consider having students come up with additional words that contain consonant blends to share with the class.

Identifying Consonant Blends – Find blends in words – Look at ‘dress’, ‘flame’, ‘swing’ for blends like ‘dr’, ‘fl’, ‘sw’ – Circle blends in workbook – Use your pencil to circle ‘dr’ in ‘dress’, ‘fl’ in ‘flame’, ‘sw’ in ‘swing’ – Share answers with class – Be ready to tell us the blends you found | This slide is designed for a class activity to help students identify consonant blends in words. Consonant blends are groups of two or three consonants in words where each consonant makes a distinct sound, such as ‘dr’ in ‘dress’. Encourage students to look for these blends and circle them in their workbooks. After they have completed this task, ask them to share their findings with the class. This will help reinforce their understanding of consonant blends and give them practice in recognizing these sounds in different words. Prepare to assist students who may struggle with identifying the blends and provide additional examples if needed.

Consonant Blend Matching Game – Match blends to pictures – Drag blend to correct image – Pictures start with the blend – Let’s play and learn together! | This interactive slide is designed for a class activity that will help students practice identifying consonant blends. The activity involves matching consonant blends with corresponding pictures that start with those blends. For example, if the blend is ‘bl’, students will drag it to a picture of a ‘bl’ock. This hands-on activity not only reinforces their understanding of consonant blends but also makes learning fun. As a teacher, prepare a set of images and corresponding blends. Ensure that the activity is clear and that each student has a chance to participate. You can diversify the activity by having different sets for different groups or pairing students to encourage teamwork.

Spell with Blends: Consonant Blends Practice – Spelling with consonant blends – Picture-based blend spelling – I’ll show a picture, you guess the blend – Group spelling activity – We’ll spell words as a class first – Individual spelling practice – Try spelling some words by yourself after | This slide is designed for an interactive class activity to practice spelling words with consonant blends. Start by explaining what consonant blends are and provide examples. Show pictures to the class and ask them to spell the word that represents the picture using the consonant blends they’ve learned. Engage the whole class in a group activity to spell out words together, reinforcing their understanding of blends. After the group activity, encourage individual practice where each student tries to spell words on their own, fostering independence and confidence in their spelling abilities. Prepare a list of words with consonant blends suitable for second graders, such as ‘block’, ‘dress’, ‘flag’, and ‘swing’. Have a set of pictures ready to display for each word. After the activity, review the words as a class and correct any mistakes, providing positive feedback and support.

Writing with Blends – Write a sentence with a blend – Use words like ‘block’, ‘grass’, or ‘truck’ – Consider the sound of each letter – Blends are made of two or more consonants like ‘bl’, ‘gr’, ‘tr’ – Share sentences with a partner – Practice makes perfect – The more we practice, the better we get at spelling! | This slide is designed to encourage students to practice using consonant blends in their writing. Start by explaining what consonant blends are and provide examples. Encourage students to listen to the sounds that each letter makes within the blend. Have students write their own sentences using words that contain consonant blends. After writing, students will pair up to share their sentences, providing an opportunity for peer learning and reinforcing their understanding of consonant blends. As an activity, consider having students find items in the classroom that have consonant blends in their names and use those words in sentences.

Class Activity: Blend Bingo! – Let’s play Blend Bingo together – Listen for words with consonant blends – Examples: ‘fl’ in flower, ‘br’ in bread – Cover the blend on your bingo card – Shout ‘Bingo!’ when all are covered | This interactive activity is designed to help students recognize and understand consonant blends in a fun and engaging way. Prepare bingo cards in advance with various consonant blends in each square. As you call out words that contain consonant blends, students will listen carefully and cover the corresponding blend on their cards. This game not only reinforces their ability to identify blends but also encourages attentive listening. Be ready to check the winning card to ensure the correct blends are covered. To accommodate different learning paces, consider having multiple winners or playing several rounds. Possible variations of the game could include using pictures instead of words, or having students come up with their own words that contain the blends on their cards.

Review and Practice: Consonant Blends – Review consonant blends learned – Practice saying blends aloud – Practice with ‘bl’, ‘cr’, ‘st’, ‘fl’ – Think of words with these blends – Example: ‘bl’ in block, ‘cr’ in crab – Share your words with the class – We’ll listen and learn from everyone! | This slide is aimed at reinforcing the students’ understanding of consonant blends. Start by reviewing the blends that were covered in the lesson. Encourage the students to practice pronouncing the blends out loud to improve their phonetic skills. Then, challenge them to come up with additional words that contain the consonant blends they’ve learned. This exercise helps solidify their grasp of the concept through active participation. Finally, create an opportunity for students to share their words with the class, fostering a collaborative learning environment. As a teacher, be prepared to provide guidance and correct pronunciation as needed, and praise the students for their efforts and creativity.

Homework: Blend Bingo Adventure – Take home your Blend Bingo card – Find words with consonant blends – Look for blends like ‘bl’, ‘st’, ‘br’ in books – Write down your blend words – Write each word to match your Bingo card – Get ready to share in class | This homework activity is designed to reinforce the lesson on consonant blends. Students will take their Blend Bingo cards home and search for words in their favorite books that contain consonant blends. They should write down these words, trying to find examples for as many different blends as possible. Encourage them to look for blends at the beginning of words. This exercise will help them recognize and understand the concept of consonant blends in a fun and interactive way. The next day, students will have the opportunity to share the words they found with the class, promoting discussion and reinforcing their learning. Prepare to praise their efforts and correct any misunderstandings.