Welcome back to Read Not Guess. Today we’re going to work on the “or” sound like in the words “fork” or “torn.”
Both parent and child will need to be able to see the screen.
Let’s get started.
Today’s Letter Sounds
Ask your child if they can think of any words that have the "or" sound. If they need help, the words "for" and "storm" both have the "or" sound.
Now have them point as they read the word "or" a few times:
or
or
or
Word Practice
Now we’re going to work on “blending” the “or” sound in words. Your child can start slowly by saying each sound individually, but each time, they should try to say it just a bit faster.
Ask your child to say the correct sounds as they point to the letters:
f or
for
And:
f or k
fork
And:
c or d
cord
And:
p or ch
porch
And:
sh or t
short
And:
w or n
worn
Silly Story
See if your child can read this:
An owl was born in the barn.
It was tiny. She was just a baby owl.
I held her in my arms and fed her corn.
I did not forget. That was my job.
Now I help her to the forest.
She can fly far away.
If they read it smoothly, great! If they stumble, have them keep working until they get it right.
That’s it for today. We’ll see you next time,
~Chad