Spelling the /s/ Sound

The video tutorial focuses on practicing the pronunciation of the /s/ sound. It begins with an introduction to the sound, followed by a step-by-step guide on how to produce it. The tutorial includes practice sessions where viewers can repeat the sound and words containing the /s/ sound. It also covers different spellings of the /s/ sound in words. The video concludes with encouragement and a positive wrap-up.

What sound are we focusing on in this lesson?

• /t/

• /s/

• /k/

• /p/

What is the first step in making the /s/ sound?

• Open your lips a little bit

• Open your lips wide

• Close your lips

• Open your mouth fully

What should you do after putting your teeth together?

• Push air through your teeth

• Breathe in deeply

• Blow air through your nose

• Close your mouth

What kind of noise should you make when producing the /s/ sound?

• A whispering noise

• A soft, hissing noise

• A clicking noise

• A loud, booming noise

Which of the following words contains the /s/ sound?

• Cat

• Dog

• Snake

• Bird

Which word uses 'c' to represent the /s/ sound?

• Bicycle

• Snake

• Dress

• Horse

Which word uses 'ss' to represent the /s/ sound?

• Dress

• Face

• Horse

• Bicycle

Which word uses 'ce' to represent the /s/ sound?

• Bicycle

• Snake

• Face

• Horse

Which word uses 'se' to represent the /s/ sound?

• Dress

• Bicycle

• Snake

• Horse

What is the correct spelling for the /s/ sound in 'snake'?

• s

• c

• ss

• se