Consonant Blends Boost
Read decodable text with multiple consonant blends
Demonstrate blend fluency and accuracy
Understand how reading helps us learn about God's word
“My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings. Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.”
— Proverbs 4:20-22 (WEB)Just as we carefully read and understand blended sounds, we can carefully listen and read God's words to understand His love
Review consonant blends with blend cards. Have students identify and practice l, r, and s blends quickly
Demonstrate reading a decodable text, showing how to smoothly blend sounds
Students read decodable text, tracking their fluency and accuracy
Simpler: Teacher reads along, student points to words
Challenge: Time reading and set a personal best goal
Celebrate reading achievements and connect to learning God's word
Dear God, thank You for giving us the ability to read and learn. Help us use reading to understand Your love and wisdom.
Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more exciting reading adventures!
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”
— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Flashlight reading - shine light on words while reciting
This lesson focuses on blend fluency and reading confidence
Blending sounds smoothly can be challenging for young readers
Smooth blending, increasing confidence, enjoyment of reading
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