Soft C and G Sounds

The video tutorial introduces first graders to the concept of soft c and g sounds, explaining how these letters can produce different sounds in certain contexts. The lesson includes practice sessions for the soft c sound using 'c e' and the soft g sound using 'd g e' and 'g e'. Students engage in blending exercises to reinforce these concepts. The tutorial concludes with a focus on sight words, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and spelling words that cannot be phonetically blended.

What are the two soft sounds introduced in this lesson?

• Soft 'm' and 'n'

• Soft 'b' and 'd'

• Soft 'c' and 'g'

• Soft 'p' and 'q'

What sound does the soft 'c' make?

• d

• t

• s

• k

When does the 'c' make the soft sound?

• Before 'a'

• Before 'e'

• Before 'i'

• Before 'o'

What should you use to practice writing the soft 'c' sound?

• A pen

• A whiteboard and marker

• A chalkboard

• A pencil

What sound does the soft 'g' make?

• g

• l

• j

• k

Which combination makes the 'j' sound?

• g i

• d g e

• g o

• g e

What should you do while practicing the soft 'g' sound?

• Draw a picture

• Think about it

• Write it on paper

• Say it out loud

What is the sound of 'c e' in the word 'ice'?

• k

• s

• t

• d

What is the sound of 'g e' in the word 'gem'?

• g

• j

• l

• k

What is the sound of 'd g e' in the word 'edge'?

• l

• j

• g

• k