Silent Letters in English Words

The video tutorial introduces grade 3 students to homonyms and irregularly spelled words. It begins with a recap of homonyms and an activity to match homophones. The main lesson focuses on irregularly spelled words, explaining how some letters are not pronounced as expected. Examples are provided, and students engage in guided and independent practice activities to reinforce learning. The lesson concludes with an assignment to identify silent letters in words.

What are words that sound alike but have different meanings called?

• Antonyms

• Palindromes

• Synonyms

• Homonyms

What should you do if you feel great today?

• Wave your hand

• Nod your head

• Clap your hands

• Show a thumbs up

What is the focus of today's lesson?

• Irregularly spelled words

• Regularly spelled words

• Homonyms

• Synonyms

Which letter is often silent in the word 'Christmas'?

• S

• C

• H

• T

Which word has a silent 'H'?

• Height

• School

• Echo

• Graph

What is an example of a regularly spelled word?

• Knife

• Knot

• Erase

• Said

Which word is an example of an irregularly spelled word?

• Said

• Earth

• Become

• Erase

Which word has a silent 'K'?

• Knot

• Laugh

• Graph

• School

What is the correct spelling of the word that rhymes with 'lead' and 'fed'?

• Sid

• Said

• Sad

• Seed

What is the silent letter in the word 'knee'?

• K

• N

• E

• None