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Lesson 60

ce /s/

The grapheme C spells /s/ when followed by E

This is students' initial introduction to the 'soft' sound for C. Most words with the _CE pattern follow the just-learned VCe rule, with the vowel making its long sound (e.g., place). Some words with the _CE pattern have an extra consonant between the first vowel and the _CE, causing the first vowel to make a short or nasalized sound instead of the long sound (e.g., chance).

Today's plan

about 15 min
  1. Step 1Warm up our ears (blend & segment)2 min
  2. Steps 2 & 3Look & Say / Listen & Spell4 min
  3. Step 4Blending drill3 min
  4. Step 5New concept + read/spell6 min
Step 1

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)

Steps 2 & 3

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.

Step 4

Blending Drill

Change one part at a time and read the new word.

Step 5

New Concept

Today we learn that C can spell /s/ when it is followed by a silent E, like in the word rice.

Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.

We have learned that it is important to notice when there is an E at the end of the word it will tell us to say the long vowel sound, or the vowel's name. Remember that this E does not make a sound, it is a silent E. You have already learned that C spells /k/. The letter C can also spell /s/ when it is followed by a silent E, such as the word .

_ce /s/

You have already learned that C spells /k/. The letter C can also spell /s/ when it is followed by a silent E, such as the word .

How our mouth moves

Remember, the /s/ sound is a continuous sound that can be stretched out. Be sure to keep your voice off when you make the /s/ sound. Watch me /sss/. You try /sss/.

Sound wall

Add grapheme card '_ce' to the consonant grid under the /s/ picture card (with 's' and 'ss').

Open the digital sound wall →