England · Year 1 · Ages 5–6 · English

Phonics and Blending

Apply phonic knowledge to decode words and blend sounds from left to right.

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What to learn

Learning goal

I can blend sounds to read a word.

Key words

soundletterblendwordphonics
Quick practice

Try these first

  1. Blend: Blend the sounds: c - a - t.
  2. Blend: Blend: sh - i - p.
  3. Sound: What is the first sound in 'sun'?
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Blend

Blend the sounds: c - a - t.

Say each sound, then sweep them together.

Blend

Blend: sh - i - p.

Sound

What is the first sound in 'sun'?

Parent / teacher check

What a secure answer looks like

  • 1. cat
  • 2. ship
  • 3. s
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