Lesson 24
r /r/ Part 1
The grapheme R spells /r/ (part 1 of 2)
At this point, R is being introduced only as initial /r/ in CVC words. R is introduced as part of a consonant cluster in cCVC words in Lesson 25. When R follows a vowel it changes the sound of the vowel (e.g., ar, or, er). R-controlled vowels are introduced in Lessons 77-83.
Today's plan
about 15 min- Step 1Warm up our ears (blend & segment)2 min
- Steps 2 & 3Look & Say / Listen & Spell4 min
- Step 4Blending drill3 min
- Step 5New concept + read/spell6 min
Warm Up Our Ears
Say the sounds; students blend them into a word. Then say a word; students break it apart.
Blend it (teacher says sounds → you say word)
Break it (I say word → you say sounds)
Flashcard Drills
Full-screen cards for the class. Tap a card to check the answer, or press Hear the words to hear the example words read aloud.
Blending Drill
Change one part at a time and read the new word.
Initial
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s
st
Middle
k
sm
Final
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sn
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a
e
i
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New Concept
Today we learn the letter R and the sound /r/ like in red.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
This is the letter R. R is a consonant. R spells /r/ like in the beginning of the word . The letter R can come at the beginning of a word, such as the words and .
Letter formation: R
Review R: Start at the top. Straight line down. Hop back to the top. One little curve to the middle. Slant down to the bottom.
Letter formation: r
Introduce r: Begin at the middle line. Straight line down to the bottom. Straight back up. Little curve forward.
How our mouth moves
The /r/ sound is a super tricky sound to make. It can be made in different ways. Your tongue might be rounded up or it might be rounded down. Your voice should be on. Either way is okay if it sounds right. Let's say it by using it in a word. Say "read" (wait for students to respond). Good. Now I'm going to say it again, but I'm going to hold out the first sound. Listen: /rrrrrread/. The /r/ sound is a continuous sound that can be stretched out (use continuous hand motion). You try /rrrrread/. Great, now just say /rrrr/.
Sound wall
Add grapheme card 'r' to the consonant grid under the /r/ picture card.
Open the digital sound wall →