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Write the family words
Mridang: Unit 1, Chapter 2
GoalRead and write the words father, mother, sister and brother.
New words
father Ā· a childās dadmother Ā· a childās mumsister Ā· a girl in the same familybrother Ā· a boy in the same familywrite Ā· put letters on paper
Explanation
We can write the family words. Say the word slowly. Listen to each sound. Then write the letters one by one. Father starts with f. Mother starts with m. Sister starts with s. Brother starts with b.
Worked examples
f, f, father.
m, m, mother.
s, s, sister.
b, b, brother.
| Word | Letters |
|---|---|
| mother | m o t h e r |
| sister | s i s t e r |
Which words start with m? Mother and milk. Which start with f? Father and fish.
Class activity
Word cards. Write father, mother, sister and brother on four cards. Draw a small picture on each. Mix the cards. Read each one and say who it is. Then copy the words in your book.
Practice
1
Write the missing letter: fther.
a.
2
Write the missing letter: sster.
i.
3
Which words start with m: mango, fork, mud? Say them.
mango and mud.
4
Listen. Which word do you hear?
sister.
5
Writing: copy the word ābrotherā.
brother