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In this lesson, students explore the fun sounds created by letter combinations, focusing on “BL,” “CL,” “FL,” “GL,” “PL,” and “SL.” Each section introduces a specific sound, provides examples of words that start with that sound, and encourages students to practice their pronunciation. The lesson aims to make learning about letters and sounds engaging and interactive, fostering confidence in reading.
  1. What sound do the letters “B” and “L” make when they are together?
  2. Can you think of a word that starts with the “CL” sound?
  3. What is your favorite word from the “FL” sound list?

Let’s Learn Fun Sounds Together!

Hi there! Are you ready to have some fun with letters and sounds? Let’s go on a little adventure with some letters that like to team up and make special sounds!

The “BL” Sound

First, we have the letter “B” that says “b” and the letter “L” that says “l.” When they come together, they make the sound “bl.” Let’s try some words that start with “bl”:

  • Blade
  • Blame
  • Blast
  • Bleep
  • Bluff
  • Blur
  • Blush

The “CL” Sound

Next, we have the letter “C” that says “c” and the letter “L” that says “l.” Together, they make the sound “cl.” Here are some words that start with “cl”:

  • Claim
  • Clamp
  • Clean
  • Clear
  • Clerk
  • Clip
  • Click
  • Clinic
  • Clog
  • Clothes
  • Cloud
  • Clue

The “FL” Sound

Now, let’s look at the letter “F” that says “f” and the letter “L” that says “l.” Together, they make the sound “fl.” Try reading these words that start with “fl”:

  • Flap
  • Flash
  • Flaw
  • Fled
  • Fleet
  • Flex
  • Flick
  • Flies
  • Flop
  • Flow
  • Floor
  • Fluff
  • Flush
  • Flyer

The “GL” Sound

Next up is the letter “G” that can say “g” and the letter “L” that says “l.” Together, they make the sound “gl.” Let’s read some words that start with “gl”:

  • Glade
  • Glam
  • Glare
  • Glass
  • Glee
  • Glide
  • Glitter
  • Glitz
  • Global
  • Glory
  • Gloss

The “PL” Sound

Now, let’s see the letter “P” that says “p” and the letter “L” that says “l.” Together, they make the sound “pl.” Here are some words that start with “pl”:

  • Place
  • Plank
  • Play
  • Plea
  • Plead
  • Plod
  • Plot
  • Plop
  • Ploy
  • Pluck
  • Plug
  • Plus
  • Ply

The “SL” Sound

Finally, we have the letter “S” that says “s” and the letter “L” that says “l.” Together, they make the sound “sl.” Let’s read some words that start with “sl”:

  • Slab
  • Sleek
  • Sleep
  • Sleet
  • Slip
  • Slot
  • Slow
  • Slump
  • Slurp

Great job! You did amazing learning all these fun sounds. Keep practicing, and you’ll be a word wizard in no time!

  1. Can you think of any other words that start with the sounds “bl,” “cl,” “fl,” “gl,” “pl,” or “sl”? Try to come up with one word for each sound!
  2. Have you ever heard any of these sounds in your favorite stories or songs? Which ones do you remember, and what were they about?
  3. Can you make up a silly sentence using at least three of the words from the lists? Share your sentence with a friend or family member and see if they can do it too!
  1. Sound Hunt: Go on a sound hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects that start with the “BL,” “CL,” “FL,” “GL,” “PL,” or “SL” sounds. Can you find a blanket or a clock? How about a flower or a glass? Write down or draw pictures of the items you find and share them with your friends or family.

  2. Sound Sorting Game: Create a set of cards with pictures or words that start with the “BL,” “CL,” “FL,” “GL,” “PL,” and “SL” sounds. Mix them up and then sort them into groups based on their starting sounds. You can do this with a friend and see who can sort the cards the fastest!

  3. Make Your Own Word: Use your imagination to create a new word that starts with one of the sounds you’ve learned. Draw a picture of what your new word might look like or what it might mean. Share your new word and picture with your class and explain why you chose that sound.

Here’s the sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:

[Music]

Welcome! Let’s learn. The letter “B” makes the sound “b” and the letter “L” makes the sound “l.” If we put “B” and “L” together, they make the sound “bl.”

[Music]

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “BL” at the beginning.

[Music]
– Blade
– Blame
– Blast
– Bleep
– Bluff
– Blur
– Blush

[Music]

Now, let’s move on to the letter “C.” The letter “C” makes the sound “c” and the letter “L” makes the sound “l.” If we put “C” and “L” together, they make the sound “cl.”

[Music]

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “CL” at the beginning.

[Music]
– Claim
– Clamp
– Clean
– Clear
– Clerk
– Clip
– Click
– Clinic
– Clog
– Clothes
– Cloud
– Clue

[Music]

Next, we have the letter “F.” The letter “F” makes the sound “f” and the letter “L” makes the sound “l.” If we put “F” and “L” together, they make the sound “fl.”

[Music]

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “FL” at the beginning.

[Music]
– Flap
– Flash
– Flaw
– Fled
– Fleet
– Flex
– Flick
– Flies
– Flop
– Flow
– Floor
– Fluff
– Flush
– Flyer

[Music]

Now, let’s look at the letter “G.” The letter “G” can make the hard sound “g” and the letter “L” makes the sound “l.” If we put “G” and “L” together, they make the sound “gl.”

[Music]

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “GL” at the beginning.

[Music]
– Glade
– Glam
– Glare
– Glass
– Clean
– Glee
– Glide
– Glitter
– Glitz
– Global
– Glory
– Gloss

[Music]

Next, we have the letter “P.” The letter “P” makes the sound “p” and the letter “L” makes the sound “l.” If we put “P” and “L” together, they make the sound “pl.”

[Music]

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “PL” at the beginning.

[Music]
– Place
– Plank
– Play
– Plea
– Plead
– Plod
– Plot
– Plop
– Ploy
– Pluck
– Plug
– Plus
– Ply

[Music]

Finally, we have the letter “S.” The letter “S” makes the sound “s” and the letter “L” makes the sound “l.” If we put “S” and “L” together, they make the sound “sl.”

[Music]

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “SL” at the beginning.

[Music]
– Slab
– Sleek
– Sleep
– Sleet
– Slip
– Slot
– Slow
– Slump
– Slurp

[Music]

This version removes any repetitive phrases and maintains clarity while keeping the educational content intact.

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