Lesson 7
f /f/
The grapheme F spells /f/
At this point, F is being introduced only as initial /f/. The high frequency word 'if' is introduced in Lesson 8. The /f/ sound spelled FF (e.g., puff) is introduced in Lesson 42.
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
m p s
t
Middle
a
Final
p t
+
New Concept
Today we learn the letter F and the sound /f/ — bite your lip and blow!
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
This is the letter F. F is a consonant. F spells /f/ like in the beginning of the word . The letter F can come at the beginning of a word, such as the words and .
f /f/
F spells /f/ like at the beginning of fish. Right now we look for F at the beginning of words like fun and fit.
How our mouth moves
To make the /f/ sound, bite your bottom lip like this…/fff/. Hold your lip there and blow. The /f/ sound is a continuous sound that can be stretched out (use continuous hand motion). Be sure your voice is off. Watch me /fff/. You try /fff/. Students may need to use a finger to keep their lip in the right place.
Sound wall
Add grapheme card 'f' to the consonant grid under the /f/ picture card.
Open the digital sound wall →