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In this lesson, students embark on a fun adventure to learn about letter sounds, focusing on combinations that create specific sounds like “br,” “cr,” “dr,” “fr,” “gr,” “pr,” and “tr.” Each section introduces a letter pair, explains their sounds, and provides a list of words that begin with those sounds, encouraging students to practice and enhance their phonetic skills. By the end of the lesson, students are motivated to continue practicing and become proficient in recognizing and using these sounds.
  1. What sound do the letters “B” and “R” make together?
  2. Can you think of a word that starts with “CR”?
  3. What is your favorite word that starts with “FR”?

Welcome to Our Fun Letter Sounds Adventure!

Hey there! Are you ready to have some fun with letter sounds? Let’s learn how different letters come together to make cool sounds and words!

The Sound of “BR”

The letter “B” makes the sound “b,” and the letter “R” makes the sound “er.” When we put them together, they make the sound “br.” Let’s say some words that start with “BR”:

  • brush
  • brown
  • brothers
  • bridge
  • branch
  • brain
  • brag
  • break
  • breath
  • broth
  • bruise
  • brushes

The Sound of “CR”

Next, we have the letter “C” which makes the sound “c,” and “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “cr.” Here are some words that start with “CR”:

  • crab
  • crawfish
  • craft
  • crash
  • crate
  • creep
  • cried
  • crime
  • crisp
  • croc
  • crud
  • crush
  • cry

The Sound of “DR”

Now, let’s look at the letter “D.” It makes the sound “d,” and “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “dr.” Let’s read some words that start with “DR”:

  • drab
  • draft
  • drag
  • draw
  • drift
  • drip
  • driver
  • drool
  • drove
  • dry
  • dryer

The Sound of “FR”

Next up is the letter “F.” It makes the sound “f,” and “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “fr.” Here are some words that start with “FR”:

  • frail
  • frame
  • fray
  • fragile
  • free
  • fresh
  • fret
  • fries
  • frill
  • frisky
  • frost
  • frugal
  • fry

The Sound of “GR”

Now, let’s learn about the letter “G.” It can make a hard sound, and “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “gr.” Let’s practice some words that start with “GR”:

  • grab
  • grade
  • great
  • grew
  • grid
  • grip
  • grit
  • groom
  • gross
  • grove
  • grump

The Sound of “PR”

Next, we have the letter “P.” It makes the sound “p,” and “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “pr.” Here are some words that start with “PR”:

  • printer
  • prickly
  • prints
  • prance
  • prank
  • pray
  • prep
  • prevent
  • price
  • pride
  • print
  • proper
  • prop

The Sound of “TR”

Finally, let’s look at the letter “T.” It makes the sound “t,” and “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “tr.” Let’s read some words that start with “TR”:

  • trail
  • try
Great Job!

You’re doing amazing! Keep practicing these sounds and words, and you’ll be a letter sound superstar in no time!

  1. Can you think of any other words that start with the sounds “BR,” “CR,” “DR,” “FR,” “GR,” “PR,” or “TR”? Try to come up with one for each sound!
  2. Have you ever seen or used any of the things mentioned in the word lists, like a brush or a crab? Share your experience with the group or your family!
  3. Which of the letter sounds do you find the most fun to say, and why? Can you make a funny sentence using words that start with that sound?
  1. Sound Hunt: Go on a sound hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects that start with the “BR,” “CR,” “DR,” “FR,” “GR,” “PR,” or “TR” sounds. For example, you might find a brush for “BR” or a crayon for “CR.” Make a list or draw pictures of the items you find. Share your discoveries with your classmates or family!

  2. Sound Match Game: Create a matching game using cards. On one set of cards, write words that start with the sounds “BR,” “CR,” “DR,” “FR,” “GR,” “PR,” and “TR.” On another set, draw or paste pictures that match these words. Mix them up and try to match the words with the correct pictures. You can play this game with a friend or family member!

  3. Story Time: Create a short story using at least one word from each of the sound groups: “BR,” “CR,” “DR,” “FR,” “GR,” “PR,” and “TR.” For example, “The brave brothers went on a trail to find a crab and grab some fresh fries.” Share your story with the class or your family, and see if they can spot the words with the special sounds!

Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript, removing any unnecessary repetitions and maintaining clarity:

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Welcome to our lesson on letter sounds!

The letter “B” makes the sound “b,” and the letter “R” makes the sound “er.” When we put “B” and “R” together, they make the sound “br.”

Let’s practice some words that start with “BR”:
– brush
– brown
– brothers
– bridge
– branch
– brain
– brag
– break
– breath
– broth
– bruise
– brushes

Now, let’s move on to the letter “C.” The letter “C” makes the sound “c,” and the letter “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “cr.”

Here are some words that start with “CR”:
– crab
– crawfish
– craft
– crash
– crate
– creep
– cried
– crime
– crisp
– croc
– crud
– crush
– cry

Next, we have the letter “D.” The letter “D” makes the sound “d,” and the letter “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “dr.”

Let’s read some words that start with “DR”:
– drab
– draft
– drag
– draw
– drift
– drip
– driver
– drool
– drove
– dry
– dryer

Now, let’s look at the letter “F.” The letter “F” makes the sound “f,” and the letter “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “fr.”

Here are some words that start with “FR”:
– frail
– frame
– fray
– fragile
– free
– fresh
– fret
– fries
– frill
– frisky
– frost
– frugal
– fry

Next, we have the letter “G.” The letter “G” can make a hard sound, and the letter “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “gr.”

Let’s practice some words that start with “GR”:
– grab
– grade
– great
– grew
– grid
– grip
– grit
– groom
– gross
– grove
– grump

Now, let’s move on to the letter “P.” The letter “P” makes the sound “p,” and the letter “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “pr.”

Here are some words that start with “PR”:
– printer
– prickly
– prints
– prance
– prank
– pray
– prep
– prevent
– price
– pride
– print
– proper
– prop

Finally, we have the letter “T.” The letter “T” makes the sound “t,” and the letter “R” makes the sound “er.” Together, they make the sound “tr.”

Let’s read some words that start with “TR”:
– trail
– try

Great job! Keep practicing these sounds and words!

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