Blend with Digraphs ng, nd, and nk

The video uses a playground slide analogy to teach sound blending in word formation. It introduces consonants and digraphs like SH, BJ, NG, ND, and NK, and demonstrates how to blend these with short vowel sounds to form words. The concept of a 'blending slide' is used to illustrate how beginning, middle, and end sounds come together to create words. Various examples are provided, showing how changing vowel sounds or consonants can alter the words formed. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of blending sounds to understand word formation.

What is the main purpose of using a blending slide in the context of reading?

• To practice physical exercises

• To learn about playground equipment

• To blend sounds to form words

• To climb and slide for fun

Which sounds are used to form the word 'sang'?

• S, e, Ng

• S, a, Ng

• S, i, Ng

• S, o, Ng

How can you change the word 'sing' to 'song'?

• Change the beginning sound

• Change the middle vowel sound

• Change the ending digraph

• Change all the sounds

What is the final sound in the word 'sand'?

• Nd

• Nk

• Ng

• Sh

Which consonant is used at the beginning of the word 'bank'?

• S

• J

• B

• H

What vowel sound is used in the word 'sink'?

• O

• I

• U

• A

How do you form the word 'junk' from 'sunk'?

• Change all the sounds

• Change the beginning sound to J

• Change the middle vowel to E

• Change the ending digraph to Ng