Beginning Segmenting {Phonemic Awareness}

The video tutorial introduces the concept of word segmentation, starting with compound words and moving to individual sounds within words. It provides examples and practice exercises to help learners understand how to break down words into their component sounds, enhancing phonemic awareness.

What are the two words that make up the compound word 'football'?

• Foot and bat

• Foot and fall

• Foot and ball

• Foot and boot

Which of the following is a compound word?

• Starfish

• Fish

• Star

• Starlight

What sound does the letter 'A' make in the word 'BBE'?

• Uh

• Ah

• Oh

• Ee

How many sounds are there in the word 'egg'?

• Two

• Four

• One

• Three

Which of the following words can be segmented into the sounds 'BA' and 'I'?

• Bye

• Bee

• Bay

• Bow