Exploring Phonological Awareness: Sounds in Reading

Why is it important for children to identify the beginning, middle, and ending sounds in words?

• To improve their handwriting

• To become better readers and spellers

• To improve their math skills

• To learn new languages

What is the first sound in the word 'hamburger'?

• m

• h

• g

• a

Which sound does the word 'bike' start with?

• d

• b

• k

• t

What is the last sound in the word 'bed'?

• t

• d

• e

• b

Identify the ending sound in the word 'drum'.

• m

• u

• r

• d

What is the middle sound in the word 'mop'?

• p

• o

• a

• m

Which sound is in the middle of the word 'pig'?

• i

• p

• g

• a

What is the middle sound in the word 'gate'?

• e

• t

• a

• g

What is the first sound in the word 'mop'?

• p

• o

• m

• a

What is the last sound in the word 'mop'?

• o

• p

• a

• m