L Blends: bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl

Grade level

1st grade

Time

About 15 minutes

Topic

Digraphs and blends

Answer key

Yes, page 2 of the PDF

Kids practice

Digraphs, Consonant blends, Spelling rules, Decoding longer words

What kids do

“Read each sentence. Circle the blend that makes a real word. Write it on the line.”

Words on this sheet

TheI like toJack has aflglplclslbl

Teacher tip

Say each blend slowly, then fast, so kids hear both sounds.

How to use it

• Say each blend slowly, then quickly, so kids hear both sounds.
• Highlight the digraph or blend in each word before reading.
• Say every word on the sheet together before kids start, stretching the sounds.

Watch for

Kids who drop one sound of a blend, like “fog” for frog. Ask them to stretch the word.

Talk about it

• Do you hear two sounds or one new sound?
• What sound does this letter or letter team make?

Take it further

Go on a digraph hunt in a classroom book and tally sh, ch and th.

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