Understanding Pronunciation and Syllables

Mrs. Holmes guides students through Unit 13, focusing on words with the long 'o' sound. The lesson includes practice with trick words like 'tomorrow' and 'beautiful', exploration of the word 'flow', and learning two-syllable words such as 'below' and 'explode'. Students also practice constructing sentences using these words, enhancing their spelling and grammar skills.

What is the focus of today's lesson?

• Words with silent 'e'

• Words with double consonants

• Words with long 'o' sound

• Words with short 'a' sound

Which of the following is a trick word introduced in the lesson?

• Neighbor

• Cousin

• Teacher

• Friend

What is tricky about the word 'tomorrow'?

• It ends with 'ing'

• It starts with a 't'

• It has a double 'r'

• It has a silent 'e'

How is the 'o' in 'tomorrow' pronounced?

• As a silent 'o'

• As a short 'u'

• As a long 'o'

• As a long 'a'

What is the suffix in the word 'beautiful'?

• ly

• ed

• ing

• ful

Which part of 'beautiful' is silent?

• The 't'

• The 'u'

• The 'a'

• The 'e'

What is the word of the day?

• Flow

• Grow

• Show

• Blow

Which suffix can be added to 'flow'?

• ed

• er

• ing

• ly

What is the first syllable in 'below'?

• Bel

• Lo

• Low

• Be

How is the 'ow' in 'below' pronounced?

• As 'ow' in 'cow'

• As 'ow' in 'show'

• As 'ow' in 'how'

• As 'ow' in 'now'