Lesson 26
l /l/ Part 1
The grapheme L spells /l/ (part 1 of 2)
At this point, L is being introduced only as initial /l/ in CVC words. The /l/ sound is difficult for many students to produce. Spend additional time practicing the /l/ sound as needed. L is introduced as part of a consonant cluster in CCVC words in Lesson 27. The /l/ sound spelled LL (e.g., will) is introduced in Lesson 42. When L follows a vowel it sometimes changes the sound of the vowel and this change may vary depending on dialect (e.g., hall, cold). These patterns are addressed in Lessons 43 and 72. The -LE final stable syllable (e.g., purple, little) is addressed in Lesson 75.
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
b c f
r t br
cr dr fr
gr pr tr
Middle
a
e
i
o
Final
g p
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New Concept
Today we learn the letter L and the sound /l/ like in leaf.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
This is the letter L. L is a consonant. L spells /l/ like in the beginning of the word . The letter L can come at the beginning of a word, such as the words and .
Letter formation: L
Review L: Start at the top. Straight line down. Stop at the bottom. Straight line across (left to right).
Letter formation: l
Introduce l: Start at the top. Straight line down to the bottom.
How our mouth moves
To make the /l/ sound, move your tongue right behind your top, front teeth like this and turn your voice on...(model). The /l/ sound is a continuous sound that can be stretched out (use continuous hand motion). Watch me /lll/. You try /lll/. Be sure students do not add a schwa sound before or after the /l/ sound (i.e., /l/ not /ull/ or /luh/).
Sound wall
Add grapheme card 'l' to the consonant grid under the /l/ picture card.
Open the digital sound wall →