Identifying Sounds in Words

In this video tutorial, students learn to identify the beginning, middle, and ending sounds of words. The lesson is structured as a detective assignment, where students are guided to listen for specific sounds in words like 'dog', 'bug', and 'cat'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of sound recognition in reading and spelling, providing practice and review to reinforce learning. By the end, students should be able to identify sounds in words confidently.

What is the main goal of this lesson?

• To learn new words

• To identify sounds in words

• To write sentences

• To draw pictures

What role are you playing in this lesson?

• A teacher

• A student

• A writer

• A detective

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

• o

• a

• d

• g

Which sound do you listen for first in a word?

• Silent

• Beginning

• Ending

• Middle

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

• g

• b

• u

• a

Which sound do you listen for last in a word?

• Beginning

• Silent

• Ending

• Middle

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

• c

• a

• t

• e

Which sound is found between the first and last in a word?

• Beginning

• Middle

• Ending

• Silent

What is the first sound in the word 'dog' during the review?

• d

• g

• a

• o

What is the middle sound in the word 'cat' during the review?

• c

• e

• a

• t