Decoding Words with 3 Consonant Blends

This video tutorial teaches how to decode five-phoneme words that start with three consonant blends. It explains the importance of segmenting each phoneme and blending them to form words. The tutorial highlights common mistakes, such as omitting phonemes, and introduces the concept of the magic E in VCE patterns, which affects vowel sounds. By the end, viewers will understand how to decode words like 'scrap' and 'scrape' using these techniques.

What is a common mistake when dealing with three consonant blends?

• Forgetting the vowel sound

• Leaving out a phoneme

• Ignoring the blend entirely

• Adding an extra consonant

How many phonemes should you hear in a three consonant blend?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

What is the first step in decoding a word like 'scrap'?

• Find the magic E

• Blend the phonemes

• Locate the three consonant blend

• Identify the vowel

What role does the magic E play in a word?

• It makes the preceding vowel silent

• It makes the preceding vowel short

• It adds an extra consonant sound

• It makes the preceding vowel long

In the word 'scrape', what does the magic E do?

• It adds an extra syllable

• It changes the consonant sound

• It is pronounced as a separate sound

• It makes the A a long vowel