Understanding Syllables and Pronunciation

Mrs. Holmes guides students through a lesson on spelling and practicing trick words such as 'enough', 'January', 'February', 'special', 'hooked', and 'continue'. The lesson includes detailed spelling instructions, practice writing the words, and forming sentences using these words. Students are encouraged to pause the video as needed to follow along and complete the exercises.

What should you have ready before starting the lesson?

• An iPad, paper, or whiteboard

• A dictionary

• A pencil and eraser

• A calculator

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

• Sunday

• April

• March

• Enough

How is the word 'enough' pronounced?

• En-ow-gh

• En-uff

• En-ugh

• En-oh-gh

What is the first letter of the word 'January'?

• j

• J

• g

• G

What is the common ending for the words 'January' and 'February'?

• uary

• uarye

• uarya

• uaryi

Which letter is silent in the word 'February'?

• F

• R

• B

• E

What does the 'cial' in 'special' sound like?

• Shall

• Seal

• Shell

• Sell

What is the base word in 'hooked'?

• Hoo

• Hooke

• Hook

• Hooked

What suffix is used in the word 'hooked'?

• s

• er

• ed

• ing

How many syllables are in the word 'continue'?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three