Lesson 85: The -um Family
Focus: Word family -um
Objective
What we'll learn
Read and spell words in the -um word family.
For grown-ups
Parent & teacher intro
Words that end with -um all rhyme. Blend the first sound with -um to make each new word.
Warm-up
Interactive phonics activity
Point to each word. Say the first sound, then say -um. Blend it together!
Words
Word list
Practice
Example sentences
- I can see the bum.
- We can see the gum.
- You can see the hum.
- They can see the mum.
Story time
Sam and the Bum
Sam went to the hill. Sam saw a bum and a gum.
"Look!" said Sam. "The hum is by the mum."
Luna came to help. Together they played with the sum and the yum.
At the end of the day, Sam and Luna smiled. What a wonderful Word family -um adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Sam go?
2. What did Sam see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 machine
Meaning: a tool that helps us do work
Example: A washing machine cleans clothes.
Review
Vocabulary review
- gum — A gum is something we can talk about or see.
- gum — A gum is something we can talk about or see.
- gum — A gum is something we can talk about or see.
- gum — A gum is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Match each word to what it starts with.
Stretch