L Blends

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What is an L blend?

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An L blend is a combination of the letter 'L' with another consonant, creating a unique sound. Examples include 'bl', 'cl', 'fl', 'gl', 'pl', and 'sl'.

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What are some examples of L blends?

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Examples of L blends include: bl (as in 'black'), cl (as in 'clap'), fl (as in 'flag'), gl (as in 'glad'), pl (as in 'play'), and sl (as in 'slide').

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What sound does 'bl' make?

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The 'bl' blend makes the sound /bl/, as in the word 'blue'.

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What sound does 'cl' make?

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The 'cl' blend makes the sound /kl/, as in the word 'clown'.

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What sound does 'fl' make?

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The 'fl' blend makes the sound /fl/, as in the word 'flower'.

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What sound does 'gl' make?

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The 'gl' blend makes the sound /gl/, as in the word 'globe'.

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What sound does 'pl' make?

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The 'pl' blend makes the sound /pl/, as in the word 'plane'.

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What sound does 'sl' make?

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The 'sl' blend makes the sound /sl/, as in the word 'slip'.

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How do L blends help in reading?

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L blends help in reading by allowing students to recognize and pronounce words more easily, as they combine familiar sounds.

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Can you give an example of a word with 'bl'?

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An example of a word with 'bl' is 'black'.