Understanding Consonant Clusters

This video tutorial introduces phonics with a focus on consonant clusters, also known as blends. It explains how clusters are groups of two or three consonants that appear together in words, with each letter retaining its sound. The tutorial provides examples of clusters at the beginning and end of words, such as 'stop' and 'jump'. It also offers practice with various clusters, including CR, FR, and PL, and reviews words with clusters at both the beginning and end. The lesson emphasizes that while clusters keep their individual sounds, they can be blended when sounding out words.

What is another name for consonant clusters?

• Blends

• Vowels

• Diphthongs

• Syllables

How many consonants can be in a cluster?

• One

• Five

• Two or three

• Four

In the word 'stop', which letters form the consonant cluster?

• T and O

• O and P

• S and T

• S and P

What is the consonant cluster at the end of the word 'jump'?

• J

• U

• MP

• M

Which of the following is a beginning cluster?

• FT

• CR

• ND

• MP

Which word contains the beginning cluster 'FR'?

• Frog

• Swim

• Crab

• Plum

Which of the following is NOT a beginning cluster?

• ND

• PL

• TW

• CR

What is the cluster in the word 'twins'?

• WI

• NS

• IN

• TW

Which of these words has a three-letter cluster?

• Plum

• Frog

• Crab

• Split

Identify the ending cluster in the word 'band'.

• D

• ND

• AN

• BA