Fluency Warm-Up

Grade 1

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Fluent readers don't sound out every word — they see the parts fast. Warm up with a mix of this year's skills, then read with expression.

Answer each one on the line.

1. Blend the parts rab + bit. What word is it? rabbit

2. What is the first sound in map? /m/

3. How many syllables are in pencil? 2 syllable(s)

4. How do you split kitten? It is a… two consonants

5. Blend the parts el + e + phant. What word is it? elephant

6. What is the first sound in bed? /b/

7. How many syllables are in potato? 3 syllable(s)

8. How do you split sandbox? It is a… compound word

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