Minimal Pairs- Gliding of R

by Mrs. Krug © 2021

Price: $1.99 USD

Subjects: ela,speech,specialed

Grades: 13,1,2,3,4

Description

Target gliding of /r/ with this fun and highly engaging auditory discrimination activity! This resource helps students clearly hear and produce the difference between /r/ and /w/ at both the word and sentence levels. 🎮 How it works: Each page includes a minimal pair: One word with prevocalic /r/ (e.g., red) One rhyming word with /w/ (e.g., wed) Students: Say each word Identify and discriminate between sounds Drag words into sentences Read sentences aloud for extra practice 🧠 Skills Targeted: Prevocalic /r/ production Gliding elimination (/w/ for /r/) Auditory discrimination Word → sentence carryover Phonological awareness ✨ Why this activity works: Minimal pairs provide clear, meaningful contrast Interactive drag-and-drop increases engagement and repetition Sentence practice supports generalization Animated visuals keep students motivated and focused 🎯 Perfect for: Speech therapy sessions Articulation & phonology therapy Teletherapy & distance learning Home practice 💡 Pro Tip: Have students: Tap the correct word first (auditory discrimination) Then produce the correct sound 3–5 times Finally, read the full sentence for carryover

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