Phonics and Syllable Patterns

In this lesson, first graders review 60 phonics picture cards and learn about the 'er' sound using the 'ir' combination. The teacher explains how 'ir' can make the same sound as 'er' and introduces a picture card of a bird to help remember this sound. Students practice coding phrases like 'lumpy packing' and 'chester's booth', identifying digraphs and suffixes. The lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding phonics rules and patterns.

What lesson number is being taught today?

• Lesson 76

• Lesson 75

• Lesson 78

• Lesson 77

How many picture cards do the students already know?

• 50

• 55

• 60

• 65

What sound is associated with the picture of an octopus?

• e

• a

• o

• i

Which picture card is associated with the sound 'z'?

• Zebra

• Fish

• Lion

• Dog

What is the new sound introduced in this lesson?

• or

• ir

• er

• ar

Which letters can make the 'er' sound?

• ar

• ur

• or

• ir

What is the term used for the combination of letters like 'ir'?

• Cluster

• Blend

• Digraph

• Combination

What is the purpose of the 'bossy r' in phonics?

• To form a digraph

• To create a blend

• To add a suffix

• To change the sound of a vowel

What animal is used to help remember the 'er' sound?

• Cat

• Dog

• Bird

• Fish

What is the key word to remember the 'er' sound spelled with 'ir'?

• Girl

• Bird

• Dirt

• Fur