Silent letter "l"
Silent Letter "Ll"
The letter "Ll" is silent in some words. It is usually silent in the following instances:
* When it comes after the letter "a"
Example: palm, Psalm
* When it comes between the letters "a" and "k"
Example: chalk, walk
* When it comes between "a" and "m"
Example: palm, calm
* In some cases when it comes before the letter "d"
Example: would, could
Listen to the video clip below to learn more about silent "l" and the rule for pronouncing same.
Video - Silent letter "l"
Look at the list below. See how many of these words you are able to pronounce. Remember the "l" is silent!!
Grade
Level: Grade 3 Date: _______________________
Subject: Language Arts
Objective: Students will be able to read words with a silent letter
'l'.
Duration: 60 minutes
Engage (10 minutes):
- Introduction: Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what
a silent letter is. Prompt them to think about words they've encountered
where a letter doesn't make its usual sound.
- Discussion: Present examples of words with silent 'l', such as
"half", "talk", and "calm". Discuss with the
students why the 'l' in these words is silent. Encourage them to
brainstorm other words with silent 'l'.
Explore (15 minutes):
- Word Exploration: Provide students with a list of words containing
silent 'l', both common and uncommon ones. Have them work individually or
in pairs to read these words aloud. Monitor and assist as needed.
- Word Sorting: Provide cards with words containing silent 'l' and words
without. Have students sort these words into two groups and explain their
choices.
- Rule Explanation: Present the rule for silent 'l' to the class:
"The letter 'l' is silent when it comes after 'a' in a word, such as
in 'walk' or 'talk'." Discuss the rule and reinforce it with
examples.
- Guided Practice: Lead the class in reading sentences containing words
with silent 'l'. Encourage students to identify the silent 'l' in each
word
Explain (15 minutes):
- Ecplain the rule for silent
letter “l” and provide examples of words with silent letter “l”.
Elaborate (15 minutes):
- Word Building: Divide the class into small groups and provide them
with word-building materials (such as letter tiles or paper and markers).
Have each group create new words that follow the rule of silent 'l'.
Encourage creativity and collaboration.
- Word Games: Play word games like Bingo or a silent 'l' word
scavenger hunt where students have to find words with silent 'l' in a
given text or around the classroom.
Evaluate (5 minutes):
- Assessment: Distribute a worksheet or give verbal prompts where
students have to identify words with silent 'l' in a given set of words or
sentences.
- Review: Recap the lesson by asking students to share what
they've learned about silent 'l'. Reinforce the rule and its application
in reading.
Extension (optional):
- Writing Activity: Have students write sentences or short paragraphs
using words with silent 'l'. Encourage them to share their work with the
class.
- Reading Practice: Provide additional reading passages or books
containing words with silent 'l' for students to practice their reading
skills independently.
Closure: Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage
students to continue practicing reading words with silent 'l' in their everyday
reading.
Materials
Needed:
- List of words with silent 'l'
- Word cards for sorting
- Word-building materials
- Worksheets or verbal prompts
for assessment
- Writing materials
- Reading passages or books
containing words with silent 'l'
Note: Adapt the activities and materials as needed based on the
students' proficiency level and individual needs.
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