The Daily(ish) Decodable program uses a standard format to work through one sound per day. There are simple instructions for you, the parent or caregiver, and any words in big bold letters are meant for your child to read out loud.
Today we're going to work on silent “t” words like “listen” or “castle.”
You can review all of the prior lessons here.
Rhyme It
Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others?
king
castle
tassel
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Say It
Have your child point to and say the word "often" three times (in American English, we read it as "off-en"):
often
often
often
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Blend It
Have your child read these words with silent "t's" out loud. Remind them that "-le" at the end of words makes the "ull" sound:
soften
castle
hustle
rustle
wrestle
whistle
listen
listening
listener
listened
Read It
Have your child read the passage below out loud.
Hustle!
In the winter, I like to play hockey.
I admit it, I'm not the best player on the team. But as soon as I put on my skates and the coach blows her whistle, I try my best. I listen. I hustle.
My mom drives me there and back. When I fasten my seatbelt to go home, she says it's all too much. But I think she's wrong. I like all the bustle.
Besides, when I get back to my house, I will be too tired to wrestle with my brother!
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Explain It
Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:
What does the word "hustle" mean?
If you were on a hockey team, would you like the author on your side? Why or why not?
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