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th, ng and nk word practice

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Created by RobPublished 11 October 20264–5 years, flexibly

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First activity page for th, ng and nk word practice

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Hear it, read it, try it

Play a sound model, then hear its three example words. Choose a few spellings already taught and revisit them together.

th · thin

thin · thick · moth

There are two th sounds. Compare thin and this.

th · this

this · that · them

There are two th sounds. Compare thin and this.

ring · sing · long

pink · sink · bank

nk represents /ng/ followed by /k/, two sounds.

Synthesised British or American pronunciation, selected by the English edition in the header. Accents vary. Follow your school’s sound models and teaching sequence.

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First worksheet in the th, ng and nk word practice printable pack

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What we’re exploring

Read familiar example words, notice their spelling pattern and practice recalling the whole word.

A little way to play

An adult reads any unfamiliar example and checks the sound pattern.
Read each model, cover it, say the sounds and write in the blank space. Uncover and compare.
Use the mixed review on a later day. The answer bank stays on a separate page.

Make it easier

An adult models one example while the child points, talks or directs the activity.

Try a little more

Try a fresh example, explain your choice and return to an earlier page for a fluent reread.

For the grown-up

The printed spelling is not always a complete sound. Different spellings may represent the same sound, and the same spelling can represent different sounds. Choose examples that match what your child has been taught; accept pronunciation differences between accents.

Answers & naming help

th · thin: thin, thick, moth; th · this: this, that, them; ng: ring, sing, long; nk: pink, sink, bank

th, ng and nk word practice

How do I print this?

Choose your vocabulary and paper size, then download the PDF. Print at actual size or 100%. Use the low-ink option for outline activities; color-name cards still need their color to teach the word. Cut-and-stack mini-books are available in the flashcard maker.

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