R Blends

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What is an R blend?

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An R blend is a combination of the letter 'R' with one or more consonants at the beginning of a word, creating a unique sound. Examples include 'br', 'cr', 'dr', 'fr', 'gr', 'pr', 'tr', etc.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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List some examples of R blends.

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Examples of R blends include: br (as in 'broom'), cr (as in 'crane'), dr (as in 'drum'), fr (as in 'frog'), gr (as in 'grape'), pr (as in 'pram'), tr (as in 'tree').

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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What is the initial blend in the word 'crane'?

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The initial blend in the word 'crane' is 'cr'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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Identify the blend in the word 'frog'.

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The blend in the word 'frog' is 'fr'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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What is the initial blend in the word 'tree'?

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The initial blend in the word 'tree' is 'tr'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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How do you identify an R blend in a word?

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To identify an R blend in a word, look for the letter 'R' combined with one or more consonants at the beginning of the word.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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What is the difference between a blend and a digraph?

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A blend consists of two or more consonants that are pronounced together but retain their individual sounds (e.g., 'br', 'fr'). A digraph consists of two letters that create a single sound (e.g., 'sh', 'ch').

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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Fill in the blank: The blend in 'grape' is ___.

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The blend in 'grape' is 'gr'.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

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What sound does the blend 'tr' make?

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The blend 'tr' makes a sound similar to 't' followed by 'r', as in the word 'tree'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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Provide an example of a word that starts with the blend 'pr'.

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An example of a word that starts with the blend 'pr' is 'prince'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A