Homophones and Syllable Concepts

The video tutorial for third graders covers Unit 6, Week 3, focusing on phonics, specifically open syllables and the schwa sound. It includes a phonics warm-up, drill sounds, and reading practice with open exception words. Students are guided through notebook activities and a review of sound alike words and homophones. The lesson prepares students for the Unit 6 assessment.

What is the main focus of Unit 6 Week 3?

• Reviewing Unit 5 concepts

• Studying vowel consonant e

• Preparing for the Unit 6 assessment

• Learning about closed syllables

What sound does the vowel 'a' make in an open syllable exception?

• Silent

• Long 'a' sound

• Schwa sound

• Short 'a' sound

In an open syllable exception, what sound does the letter 'i' typically make?

• Silent

• Schwa sound

• Short 'i' sound

• Long 'i' sound

Which word contains an open syllable exception 'i'?

• Estimate

• Compliment

• Cavity

• Minimum

What activity should students do on pages 8 and 9 of their notebook?

• Copy vocabulary words

• Draw a diagram

• Write definitions

• Color animal pictures

What should students do on page 24 of their notebook?

• Copy the word 'estimate'

• Write a story

• Color a picture

• Draw a diagram

What is the signal for the homophone 'weather'?

• Holding an umbrella

• Pointing to the sky

• Waving goodbye

• Holding out a hand

Which homophone means 'to owe something'?

• Oh

• Owe

• Ow

• O

What is the definition of the homophone 'oh'?

• Expressing a feeling

• A type of action

• A type of weather

• A type of sound

What is the signal for the homophone 'owe'?

• Holding out a hand

• Pointing to the sky

• Holding an umbrella

• Waving goodbye