Understanding the 'aw' Sound and Variations

The video tutorial from the J and Emerson Learn to Read website introduces phonics concepts, focusing on the 'awe' sound. It explains how certain letter combinations produce this sound, using a story to illustrate the concept. The tutorial includes practice words and discusses spelling rules for the 'awe' sound, concluding with a thank you to viewers.

What is the main idea behind 'when two vowels go walking'?

• The second vowel says its name.

• The first vowel says its name.

• The first vowel is silent.

• Both vowels are silent.

What are diphthongs and digraphs?

• Two consonants making one sound.

• Single vowel sounds.

• Two vowels making one sound.

• Consonants that are silent.

In the story, what life event is used to illustrate the 'aw' sound?

• Getting a new job.

• Graduating from school.

• Buying a new house.

• Having a baby girl.

What is the significance of the color pink in the story?

• It is the color of the hospital.

• It represents a baby girl.

• It is unrelated to the story.

• It represents a baby boy.

Which of the following is NOT a spelling variation of the 'aw' sound?

• aw

• au

• augh

• ow

Where is 'au' typically found in a word?

• At the end.

• It can be anywhere.

• In the middle.

• At the beginning.

Which of the following words does NOT contain the 'aw' sound?

• Launch

• Hall

• Pause

• Haunt

Which word contains the 'augh' spelling of the 'aw' sound?

• Caught

• Taught

• Naughty

• All of the above

Which of the following is a common word with 'augh'?

• Saw

• Straw

• Law

• Daughter

Where is 'aw' typically found in a word?

• At the beginning.

• In the middle.

• At the end.

• It can be anywhere.