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Lesson 78Beginner Reader10–15 minutes

Lesson 78: The -op Family

Focus: Word family -op

Objective

What we'll learn

Read and spell words in the -op word family.

For grown-ups

Parent & teacher intro

Words that end with -op all rhyme. Blend the first sound with -op to make each new word.

Warm-up

Interactive phonics activity

Point to each word. Say the first sound, then say -op. Blend it together!

Words

Word list

hopmoppoptopcopsopbop

Practice

Example sentences

  • I can see the hop.
  • We can see the mop.
  • You can see the pop.
  • They can see the top.

Story time

Luna and the Hop

Luna went to the school. Luna saw a hop and a mop.

"Look!" said Luna. "The pop is by the top."

Bo came to help. Together they played with the cop and the sop.

At the end of the day, Luna and Bo smiled. What a wonderful Word family -op adventure!

Check for understanding

Comprehension questions

1. Where did Luna go?

2. What did Luna see first?

3. How did the story end?

STEM word of the day

🔬 insect

Meaning: a small animal with six legs and three body parts

Example: A ladybug is a helpful insect.

Review

Vocabulary review

  • mopA mop is something we can talk about or see.
  • mopA mop is something we can talk about or see.
  • mopA mop is something we can talk about or see.
  • mopA mop 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

Try more words

hopmoppoptopcopsopbop