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Welcome to Consonant Blends! – Learning about consonant blends – What are consonant blends? – Groups of 2 or 3 consonants, sounds blend together – Three-letter blend examples – Examples: str- in street, spl- in splash, scr- in scrub – Practice with blends in sentences – Use blends to complete sentences, e.g., ‘I lost my ___ap.’ (Answer: strap) | This slide introduces second-grade students to the concept of consonant blends, which are groups of two or three consonants where each consonant’s sound can be heard. Start by explaining what consonant blends are and how they differ from digraphs, where two letters make one sound. Provide examples of three-letter consonant blends and use visual aids or props if possible to help students recognize and pronounce them. Finally, engage the class with a fun activity where they complete sentences using words with consonant blends. This will help them apply their knowledge and understand how blends function in everyday language.

Exploring Consonant Blends – What’s a consonant blend? – When 2 or 3 consonants make their own sounds together, like ‘str’ in ‘street’. – Blends in word positions – They can start or finish words: ‘fl’ in ‘flag’ or ‘nd’ in ‘hand’. – Blending sounds together – We don’t say ‘s-t-r’, we slide the sounds together quickly. – Practice with blends | This slide introduces the concept of consonant blends to second graders. Emphasize that while blends involve two or three consonants, each consonant within the blend maintains its own sound when pronounced. Provide examples of blends at the beginning and end of words and practice blending the sounds smoothly without focusing on individual letters. Encourage students to listen and repeat after you to master the blending of sounds. As an activity, have students find examples of consonant blends in their favorite books or use magnetic letters to create blend combinations.

Three-Letter Consonant Blends – Begin with three consonants – Examples: ‘str’, ‘spl’, ‘scr’ – ‘str’ as in street, ‘spl’ as in splash, ‘scr’ as in scream – Practice saying blends aloud – Repeat after me: ‘str’, ‘spl’, ‘scr’ – Use blends to complete sentences – Fill in blanks in sentences with the right blend | This slide introduces students to three-letter consonant blends, which are an important part of phonics learning in second grade. Start by explaining that these blends are made up of three consonants that are said together quickly to begin words. Provide clear examples and have the class practice saying the blends together to reinforce pronunciation. Then, move on to an interactive activity where students use these blends to complete sentences, enhancing their understanding of how these blends function in everyday language. Encourage students to listen carefully to the sounds that make up each blend and to try coming up with more words that start with the same blends.

Spot the Consonant Blends – What’s a consonant blend? – It’s when 2 or 3 consonants are together and you hear each sound, like ‘str’ in street. – Spot blends in words – Look at ‘block’, ‘spring’, ‘trust’. Can you hear the blends? – Read words with blends aloud – Listen for the blend sounds – As we say the words, listen carefully to the beginning sounds. | This slide is aimed at helping second graders identify and understand consonant blends, which are groups of two or three consonants in words where each consonant’s sound is heard. Start by explaining what consonant blends are with examples. Then, move on to interactive activities where students spot the consonant blends in provided words. Reading words aloud as a class will help students recognize the blend sounds. Encourage them to listen carefully and repeat the sounds to reinforce learning. Provide guidance and correction as needed to ensure they grasp the concept of consonant blends.

Using Blends in Sentences – Understand consonant blends – Blends are three letters combined, like ‘str’ in ‘street’ – Sentences with missing words – ‘The ___eet is busy with cars.’ What word fits? – Fill in the blanks with blends – Choose the right blend word to complete the sentence – Practice makes perfect | This slide is designed to help students apply their knowledge of three-letter consonant blends in a practical exercise. Start by reviewing what consonant blends are and provide examples. Then, present sentences with blanks and ask students to fill in the missing words using the correct consonant blend. This activity will reinforce their understanding of blends and how they are used in everyday language. Encourage students to say the sentences aloud after filling in the blanks to practice pronunciation. Offer praise and gentle corrections to ensure they feel confident in their abilities.

Activity Time: Complete the Sentence with Blends! – Receive a worksheet with sentences – Fill in blanks with 3-letter blends – Use words like ‘straw’, ‘splash’, ‘screw’ – Partner up for teamwork – Help each other with blends – Discuss with your partner and choose the best word | This activity is designed to reinforce the concept of three-letter consonant blends in a fun and interactive way. Hand out worksheets with partially completed sentences and have the students work in pairs to fill in the blanks with appropriate three-letter consonant blend words. Encourage collaboration and discussion between partners to find the best fitting word. Possible words include ‘straw’, ‘splash’, ‘screw’, ‘spray’, etc. As they work, circulate the room to offer guidance and ensure understanding. After the activity, review some of the sentences together as a class to celebrate their creative solutions and correct any misunderstandings.

Review and Share: Consonant Blends – Review completed sentences – Volunteers share with the class – Who would like to read their sentence? – Discuss the correct words – Why does the blend word fit here? – Understand consonant blends | This slide is meant to recap the activity where students completed sentences using three-letter consonant blend words. Start by reviewing the sentences as a class to reinforce the lesson. Then, invite volunteers to share their sentences, creating an interactive and supportive environment. Discuss why the words they chose are correct, focusing on the consonant blends at the beginning of the words. This will help students understand the concept of blends and how they change the meaning of words. Encourage students to listen to each other and praise their efforts to build confidence. The discussion should solidify their understanding of consonant blends and their ability to recognize and use them in writing.

Class Activity: Consonant Blend Bingo! – Let’s play Bingo with blends! – Listen for words with consonant blends – Blends are three letters stuck together, like ‘str’ in ‘street’ – Mark the blend on your Bingo card – Five in a row wins the game! | This activity is designed to help students recognize and understand three-letter consonant blends in a fun and interactive way. Prepare Bingo cards in advance with different consonant blends in each square. Explain to the students that consonant blends are groups of two or three consonants where each consonant sound can be heard, like ‘spl’, ‘str’, or ‘scr’. Play the game by saying words out loud that contain consonant blends. If a student has the blend on their card, they mark it. The first student to mark five consecutive blends in a row, column, or diagonal wins. Possible variations of the game could include using pictures instead of words, having students come up with their own words for a blend, or playing until the entire card is filled. This activity will reinforce their understanding of consonant blends and improve their listening skills.