Daily(ish) Decodable: The "-nch" sound

Today we’re going to work on the “-nch” sounds like in the words “inch” or “ranch."

Rhyme It Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others? ranch bunch crunch ------------------------------- Say It Have your child point to the sound and say each one 2 times: inch

inch

anch

anch ------------------------------- Blend It Have your child read these words: inch

pinch

hunch

munch

punch

ranch

branch

------------------------------- Read It Have your child read the passage below:

The Lunch Bunch

At lunch today, I get to sit with my pals Ling and Nell.

We will sit on a bench and chat with Miss Dent.

For food, Miss Dent has Chex Mix.

Nell will bring a salad.

I am bringing a sandwich and chips.

Ling is bringing chicken wings and a pink punch to drink.

We call it The Lunch Bunch. It is the best! ------------------------------- Explain It

Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:

1. What is The Lunch Bunch?

2. In your opinion, which character has the best food?