Blends GL, GR Worksheet

Students name pictured objects, choose gl or gr as the beginning blend and write their choice before checking the separate answer page.
Grades
K–1
Pages
2
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Updated Jul 28, 2021

Subject
ELA, Phonics
Topic
Beginning Sounds, Consonants
Resource types
Worksheets
Answer key
Included
Standards
RF.1.3.b

Product description

From the author

This worksheet is great for students who are having trouble with blends. It will help them to identify the beginning sound of words and the different ways that blends are used.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish the initial sounds represented by gl and gr

  • Choose gl or gr for the onset of each pictured vocabulary word

  • Write the chosen gl/gr onset on its response line

Teaching tips

  • Name each picture aloud before asking learners to select its opening blend.

  • Contrast the mouth movement in gl and gr, then let children check their choices after completing the page.

Skills covered

  • Beginning-sound analysis — pictured words are separated by their initial consonant blend.

  • Phonics spelling — learners record gl or gr rather than copying a full word.

  • Visual-auditory matching — each image is connected with its spoken onset.

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Questions teachers ask about this resource

How can I introduce the two blends?

Say a picture word slowly and have students repeat it. Compare gl with gr before they circle and write the beginning they hear.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • RF.1.3.b

Core concepts

  • GL blend

  • GR blend

  • Beginning sounds

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