LET’S TRY ONE
Which two letters make the beginning blend in flag?
fl
flag begins with fl. Keep both consonant sounds as you blend the word.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Attend to both consonants in a familiar beginning blend.
- Say the whole word, then model the two initial consonant sounds without adding an extra vowel. Only use spellings already introduced.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Try a question with a partner. Before choosing, explain your idea; after choosing, compare it with the explanation.
Say the whole word, then model the two initial consonant sounds without adding an extra vowel. Only use spellings already introduced.