Lesson 9
n /n/
The grapheme N spells /n/
When N appears after A, the pronunciation of A changes and the sound becomes nasalized, as the air is released through the nose. The nasalized A (e.g., an) is addressed in Lesson 11.
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
f m p
s t
Middle
a
i
Final
p t f
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New Concept
Today we learn the letter N and the sound /n/ — the air comes out our nose!
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
This is the letter N. N is a consonant. N spells /n/ like in the beginning of the word . The letter N can come at the beginning of a word, such as the words and . N can also come at the end of a word, such as the words and .
n /n/
N spells /n/ like at the beginning of nose. N can start a word (nut, nod) or end a word (in, pin).
How our mouth moves
To make the /n/ sound put your tongue right behind your top, front teeth like this…(model). Be sure your voice is on. The /n/ sound is a continuous sound that can be stretched out (use continuous hand motion). The air should come out of your nose. Watch me /nnn/. You try /nnn/. If a student is having trouble turning their voice on, have them hum a tune while holding their tongue in that position.
Sound wall
Add grapheme card 'n' to the consonant grid under the /n/ picture card.
Open the digital sound wall →