Soft Sounds of C and G

Mrs. Murphy introduces phonics focusing on the soft sounds of letters C and G. She explains how these letters can have soft sounds, especially when followed by an E. The video includes a word sorting activity to distinguish between soft C and G sounds, and a practice session for reading words with these sounds. The magic E rule is also discussed, highlighting its role in changing the pronunciation of vowels and consonants. The lesson concludes with a reminder to use the soft sound rule when reading.

What is the main focus of this week's phonics lesson?

• Understanding the soft sounds of C and G

• Exploring new vocabulary

• Learning about vowels

• Practicing hard sounds

What sound does the letter C make when it is soft?

• J

• G

• S

• K

Which word contains a soft C sound?

• Cat

• Circle

• Goat

• Dog

What sound does the letter G make when it is soft?

• S

• K

• G

• J

Which word contains a soft G sound?

• Game

• Giraffe

• Dog

• Cat

Where should the word 'dice' be sorted?

• Under Triangle

• Under Square

• Under Giraffe

• Under Circle

Where should the word 'age' be sorted?

• Under Giraffe

• Under Triangle

• Under Circle

• Under Square

What does the magic E do to the vowel in a word?

• Changes it to a consonant

• Makes it say its name

• Removes it from the word

• Makes it silent

What happens when an E follows a C or G?

• It makes them hard

• It makes them soft

• It makes them silent

• It changes them to vowels

How would you read the word 'place'?

• Plage

• Place

• Plak

• Plas