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Year 1 Phonics and Blending: Worked Examples

See free Year 1 phonics and blending worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.

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Four worked examples

Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.

1
Blend

Blend the sounds: c - a - t.

How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence. Say each sound, then sweep them together.

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Answer: cat

2
Blend

Blend: sh - i - p.

How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.

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Answer: ship

3
Sound

What is the first sound in 'sun'?

How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.

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Answer: s

4
Sound

What sound do 'ch' make in 'chip'?

How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.

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Answer: ch

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