LET’S TRY ONE
Blend these letters using their short-vowel sounds: c · a · t. Which word do they make?
cat
Blend c · a · t to read cat. Say the word naturally after blending.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Blend a short word made with familiar consonants and a short vowel.
- Model each known letter–sound connection, then blend. A grown-up can read the instructions; avoid guessing a word from a picture.
- 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.
Model each known letter–sound connection, then blend. A grown-up can read the instructions; avoid guessing a word from a picture.