Brain Spring Lesson 1-1

Today we are going to listen for the "short o" sound in words.

Let's practice the new sound.

Now, I'm going to say two words. One word begins with our new sound and one does not. Listen to both words first. Then, I will repeat the words. Choose which word you hear the "short o" sound with.

Multiple Choice

Which word has a "short o" sound?

• olive

• apple

Multiple Choice

Which word has a "short o" sound?

• eel

• octopus

Multiple Choice

Which word has a "short o" sound?

• on

• bag

Multiple Choice

Which word has a "short o" sound?

• yak

• ox

Multiple Choice

Which word has a "short o" sound?

• Oscar

• Eddie

OCTOPUS

Key word:

hop and cop
sock and lock
box and nob
Tom and tot
cob and sob

Give me a thumbs up if the pair of words rhyme. Give me a thumbs down if they don't rhyme.

Recognizing Rhymes

Fill in the Blank

You cook on the stove with this.

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It is the opposite of cold.

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What you do when you buy things at the store.