Silent Letters and Letter Combinations

The video tutorial introduces students to silent letters in letter combinations such as WR, KN, and GN. It explains which letters are silent and how to pronounce words with these combinations. The tutorial includes examples and practice exercises to reinforce learning. Students are encouraged to practice throughout the week and prepare for a reading fluency test.

Why is it important to learn about letter combinations?

• They are only used in spelling tests.

• They are only used in reading books.

• They appear in stories and throughout life.

• They are not important at all.

In the WR combination, which letter is silent?

• Both W and R

• R

• Neither W nor R

• W

What sound do you hear at the beginning of the word 'right'?

• W

• R

• Both W and R

• Neither W nor R

What is the purpose of the magic 'e' in words?

• It makes the vowel say its name.

• It is always pronounced.

• It changes the word's meaning.

• It is a silent consonant.

In the KN combination, which letter is silent?

• Neither K nor N

• N

• K

• Both K and N

What sound do you hear at the beginning of the word 'know'?

• K

• Neither K nor N

• N

• Both K and N

In the GN combination, which letter is silent?

• Both G and N

• G

• Neither G nor N

• N

What sound do you hear at the beginning of the word 'gnat'?

• Neither G nor N

• G

• N

• Both G and N

Which letter is silent in the word 'wrap'?

• R

• Both W and R

• W

• Neither W nor R

Which letter is silent in the word 'kneel'?

• Neither K nor N

• Both K and N

• N

• K