Today we're working on words like “knock” and “knee.” If your child needs a refresher on the"kn-" sound, start here.
Now on to the lesson…
Rhyme It
Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others?
tick clock
knock ------------------------------- Say It Have your child point to the "kn..." sound and say it 3 times (remind them the "k" is silent): kn...
kn...
kn...
------------------------------- Blend It Have your child read these words: knit
knot
knob
knobs
knee
kneel
knew
know
knows
known
Read It Have your child read the passage below:
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Ivana
Ivana who?
Ivana tell you some funny knock knock jokes.
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Howl.
Howl who?
Howl you know unless you open the door?
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Figs.
Figs who?
Figs the doorbell, I've been knocking forever!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Owls go.
Owls go who?
Yes, that's correct! Owls do go who!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Hatch.
Hatch who?
Bless you!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Weekend.
Weekend who?
Weekend do anything we want!
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Explain It
Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:
In your opinion, which "knock, knock" joke was the worst?
Which one was the best?