Lesson 62: The -an Family
Focus: Word family -an
Objective
What we'll learn
Read and spell words in the -an word family.
For grown-ups
Parent & teacher intro
Words that end with -an all rhyme. Blend the first sound with -an to make each new word.
Warm-up
Interactive phonics activity
Point to each word. Say the first sound, then say -an. Blend it together!
Words
Word list
Practice
Example sentences
- I can see the can.
- We can see the man.
- You can see the pan.
- They can see the fan.
Story time
Mia and the Can
Mia went to the school. Mia saw a can and a man.
"Look!" said Mia. "The pan is by the fan."
Sam came to help. Together they played with the ran and the tan.
At the end of the day, Mia and Sam smiled. What a wonderful Word family -an adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Mia go?
2. What did Mia see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 cell
Meaning: the smallest part of a living thing
Example: Your body is made of trillions of tiny cells.
Review
Vocabulary review
- van — A van is something we can talk about or see.
- van — A van is something we can talk about or see.
- van — A van is something we can talk about or see.
- van — A van is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Pick the word that finishes the sentence.
I see a _____ .
I see a _____ .
I see a _____ .
Stretch