Lesson 52
n /ŋ/ (as in nk)
The grapheme N spells /ŋ/ when followed by K
The /ŋ/ can sometimes distort the sound of the preceding vowel. The extent of the distortion varies by region, but ANK is often pronounced with a long /ā/ sound (e.g., sank), and INK is often pronounced with a long /ē/ sound (e.g., think). It is important to be aware of your own pronunciation as you model the sound for students. In Visual and Auditory Drills, N as /ŋ/ will be combined with /k/: /ŋk/.
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
k z th wh st
Middle
a i u
Final
ck sl ng
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New Concept
Today we learn that N spells /ŋ/ when it comes before K, like in the word think.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
We have learned that the sound /ŋ/ is usually represented by the letters NG, like at the end of the word . The sound /ŋ/ can also be represented by the letter N, when it is combined with a K, like at the end of the word . The letters NK for the sound /ŋk/ only come at the end of a word, such as the words and .
n /ŋ/ (as in nk)
The letters NK for the sound /ŋk/ only come at the end of a word, such as the words and .
How our mouth moves
Remember, to make the /ŋ/ sound, lift the back of your tongue, like at the end of ring. When you make the /ŋ/ sound, you touch the back part of your tongue against the roof of your mouth, and you push air out your nose like this...(model). Your voice is turned on when you say /ŋ/. Watch me /ŋ/. You try /ŋ/.
Sound wall
Add grapheme card 'n' to the consonant grid under the /ŋ/ picture card (with 'ng').
Open the digital sound wall →