Sample Words From List
knack
wrap
knight
wreath
knit
wreck
knob
wren
knoll
gnaw
wring
knot
Take a look at the sample words.
What do you notice about these words?
They all have consonants that are silent at the beginning of the word.
What do you think wrap means?
(verb) to cover with a material
What do you think rap means?
(noun) a sharp sound of knocking
(verb) to knock or tap sharply
The above two words are homophones. What do you think homophones are?
They are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings,
How might we sort these words?
By their beginning sounds and if they have silent consonants - kn-, wr-, gn-.
Let's practice sorting the words. Practice Sort
Can you think of any homophones for write?
rite and right
What makes the oddballs different?
They do not have beginning silent consonants