R Blends

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What is an R blend?

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An R blend is a combination of the letter 'R' with another consonant, creating a unique sound, like 'br', 'cr', 'fr', 'gr', 'tr'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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What sound does 'cr' make?

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The 'cr' blend makes the sound /kr/, as in the word 'crab'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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What sound does 'fr' make?

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The 'fr' blend makes the sound /fr/, as in the word 'frog'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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What sound does 'tr' make?

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The 'tr' blend makes the sound /tr/, as in the word 'tree'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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What sound does 'gr' make?

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The 'gr' blend makes the sound /gr/, as in the word 'grape'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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Can you name a word that starts with 'br'?

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Yes, 'bread' is a word that starts with the 'br' blend.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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Can you name a word that starts with 'fr'?

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Yes, 'fish' is a word that starts with the 'fr' blend.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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Can you name a word that starts with 'tr'?

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Yes, 'train' is a word that starts with the 'tr' blend.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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Can you name a word that starts with 'gr'?

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Yes, 'green' is a word that starts with the 'gr' blend.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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What is the difference between 'br' and 'fr'?

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'Br' starts with a 'b' sound, while 'fr' starts with an 'f' sound.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3B

CCSS.RF.K.3D