Lesson 43
-all, -oll, -ull
The vowels A, O, and U make a different sound when followed by LL
When we see LL after the vowels A, O, and U, we know LL may change the sound of these vowels.
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 f l s
Middle
e
i
Final
ff ll ss zz
n
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New Concept
Today we learn that A, O, and U sound different when they come before LL, like in call, roll, and pull.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
We have learned that we use LL to spell /l/ after a short vowel sound, like in the words and . Sometimes, when LL comes after the vowels A, O, and U, the LL changes the vowel sound. -all: A-L-L spells /all/ like in the words and . Say -all (-all). -oll: O-L-L can have the short /ŏ/ sound like in doll. But the O in O-L-L is usually pronounced /ō/ like in the words and . Say -ōll (-ōll). -ull: U-L-L often has the short /ŭ/ sound like in dull or skull. But the U in U-L-L is sometimes pronounced /oo/ like in the words and . Say -ull (-ull).
-all
A-L-L spells /all/ like in the words and .
-oll
O-L-L can have the short /ŏ/ sound like in doll, but is usually pronounced /ōl/ like in roll and troll.
-ull
U-L-L often has the short /ŭ/ sound like in dull or skull, but is sometimes pronounced /oo/ like in pull and full.
How our mouth moves
Practice letter formation, as needed.