final blends

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What are final blends in phonics?

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Final blends are combinations of two or more consonants that appear at the end of a word, where each consonant sound is heard. Examples include 'nd' in 'stand' and 'ft' in 'craft'.

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Give an example of a word that ends with the final blend 'nk'.

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An example of a word that ends with the final blend 'nk' is 'wink'.

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What is the final blend in the word 'raft'?

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The final blend in the word 'raft' is 'ft'.

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List three words that contain the final blend 'st'.

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Three words that contain the final blend 'st' are 'fast', 'stand', and 'mist'.

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How do final blends differ from initial blends?

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Final blends occur at the end of words, while initial blends occur at the beginning of words.

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What is the significance of teaching final blends in early literacy?

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Teaching final blends helps students improve their phonemic awareness, spelling, and reading skills by recognizing and producing sounds in words.

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Provide a word that ends with the final blend 'ld'.

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A word that ends with the final blend 'ld' is 'held'.

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What is a common mistake students make when learning final blends?

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A common mistake is omitting one of the consonant sounds in the blend, such as saying 'raft' as 'ra'.

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Identify a word that contains the final blend 'mp'.

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A word that contains the final blend 'mp' is 'lamp'.

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What are some strategies to help students practice final blends?

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Strategies include using flashcards, engaging in word sorting activities, and incorporating games that focus on identifying and producing final blends.