Printable flashcards:
r-blends: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr,
s-blends: sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, sp, st, sw,
l-blends: bl, cl, fl, gl, pl.
3 letter blends: str, spr thr, chr, phr, shr. The consonant clusters thr, chr, phr, shr, are made up of a consonant digraph and a consonant.
Ending blends: ct, ft, ld, lp, lt, mp, nd, nk, nt, pt, rd, rk, sk, sp, st (teach these last)
The seven-page file starts with a page of notes on consonant clusters and digraphs. The next six pages are flashcards, about ten to a page: r, s and l blends, three-letter blends such as str, spr and thr, the digraphs sh, ch, th, wh, ph, gh and ng, and ending blends such as ct, ft, mp, nd and nk.
Consonant Clusters & Digraphs
Consonant clusters are the given name to two or three consonants that appear together in a word. Each consonant retains its sound when blended. The term cluster refers to the written form and the term blend refers to the spoken form.
Ways to use it
Hold up a card and have students say the blend.
Have students name a word that starts or ends with each blend.
Sort the cards into r, s and l blends.
Have students build words with a card and letter tiles.
Use the cards in a pocket chart for small group practice.
Consonant clusters are the given name to two or three consonants that appear together in a word. Each consonant retains its sound when blended. The term cluster refers to the written form and the term blend refers to the spoken form.
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