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Ending Blends: mp, nd, nk, st, nt, sk
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Phonics worksheet · Digraphs and blends
S Blends: sn, st, sw, sk, sm, sp
Six sentences, each missing an s blend: snail, star, swim, skunk, smile and spider.
- 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
snstswspsksmI see aDucks canThe
Teacher tip
Hiss the s first, then add the next sound.
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.
- Use it in a small reading group so you can hear each child sound out a few words.
Watch for
Kids who drop one sound of a blend, like “fog” for frog. Ask them to stretch the word.
Talk about it
- Can you think of another word with this blend?
- Can you think of another word with the same sound?
Take it further
Sort picture cards by blend at a center.
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