Snappy SN Blends!

English Language Arts Grades 1st Grade 14:47 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn about consonant blends with 'SN' and how to read words that start with these sounds. Practice listening and saying words clearly.

Video Resource

English Language - Grade 1: Consonant Blends - SN

Guyana Learning Channel

Duration: 14:47
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Key Concepts

  • Consonant Blends
  • Phoneme Blending
  • Decoding Words

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the consonant blend 'SN'.
  • Students will be able to pronounce words beginning with the 'SN' blend.
  • Students will be able to blend the 'SN' sound with other phonemes to create words.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing the concept of consonant blends. Explain that sometimes two letters can come together to make a special sound. Tell the students today, they'll learn the blend 'SN'.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the 'English Language - Grade 1: Consonant Blends - SN' video from the Guyana Learning Channel. Encourage students to listen carefully to the pronunciation of words with the 'SN' blend.
  • Practice & Pronunciation (10 mins)
    After the video, write 'SN' on the board. Say the 'SN' sound together as a class. Write several words with the 'SN' blend (e.g., snap, snail, snow, sniff, snout). Have students repeat after you as you pronounce each word. Focus on clear pronunciation.
  • Word Building (10 mins)
    Write the 'SN' blend on a flashcard. Also, have individual letter flashcards available. Ask students to suggest other sounds or letters that can be added to 'SN' to make a word. For instance, add 'ap' to make 'snap'. Then, have the students write the words on paper.
  • Review (5 mins)
    Review the words learned during the lesson. Ask individual students to read the words aloud. Provide positive reinforcement and correct any pronunciation errors.

Interactive Exercises

  • SN Word Scramble
    Provide students with scrambled letters that can be rearranged to form 'SN' words (e.g., 'wons' for 'snow'). Have them unscramble the letters to make the correct word.
  • Drawing SN Words
    Have students draw pictures representing 'SN' words, like a snail, snow, or someone snapping their fingers.

Discussion Questions

  • What other words can you think of that start with the 'SN' sound?
  • Can you think of a sentence using one of the 'SN' words we learned today?

Skills Developed

  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Decoding Skills
  • Pronunciation

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which word starts with the 'SN' blend?

Correct Answer: Snail

Question 2:

What sound do the letters 'S' and 'N' make when they are together?

Correct Answer: /sn/

Question 3:

Which of these is a word that uses the 'SN' sound?

Correct Answer: Snow

Question 4:

Which picture shows something that starts with 'SN'?

Correct Answer: Picture of a snake

Question 5:

What is the beginning sound in 'sniff'?

Correct Answer: /sn/

Question 6:

Which word rhymes with now and has the 'SN' blend?

Correct Answer: Snow

Question 7:

Which word is spelled correctly?

Correct Answer: snail

Question 8:

Complete the word: S _ ap

Correct Answer: n

Question 9:

What is the opposite of summer using the 'SN' blend?

Correct Answer: Snow

Question 10:

Where is 'SN' located in the word?

Correct Answer: Beginning

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The opposite of old is __ew when using the SN blend.

Correct Answer: n

Question 2:

I can see white _____ falling from the sky.

Correct Answer: snow

Question 3:

A ____ has a shell and moves very slowly.

Correct Answer: snail

Question 4:

I can ____ my fingers to make a noise.

Correct Answer: snap

Question 5:

The dog likes to ____ everything that smells interesting.

Correct Answer: sniff

Question 6:

The turtle moves at a _____s pace.

Correct Answer: snail's

Question 7:

When I have a cold, I _____ a lot.

Correct Answer: sneeze

Question 8:

Snout is a part of a _____.

Correct Answer: pig

Question 9:

The sound I hear is the branches _____(ing).

Correct Answer: snapping

Question 10:

The opposite of night but has a 'sn' sound is _____rise.

Correct Answer: sun

Educational Standards

1.2.PA.4:Students will blend phonemes to form spoken words with 4-6 phonemes, including consonant blends (e.g., /s/ /t/ /r/ /i/ /ng/ = string). 1.2.PWS.1:Students will blend and decode two-phoneme and three-phoneme words. 1.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon discussion rules. 1.2.F.2:Students will read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.

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