Today we're working on the "pl-" blend in words like "plan" and "play."
Rhyme It
Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others?
plan plant man ------------------------------- Say It Have your child point to and blend "pl-" three times: p l
p l
pl
------------------------------- Blend It Have your child read these words: plot
plus
plant
planted
planted
play
played
player
replay
complex
Read It
Have your child read the passage below.
The School Play
“Places, places, everyone!” my teacher shouted. “We have to be ready for our first show next week.”
We were practicing for the school play, but it was not going well.
The play was about space. We built a rocket ship to pretend to fly to outer space. Then, we blasted into the sky and passed the moon.
But it was all a disaster. Luna dropped her tools and the steering wheel fell apart in my hands. All the kids were confused.
We need more practice!
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Explain It
Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:
What is going on in this story?
What is the title of the story? (Hint: it's underlined at the top.)