Beginning, Middle, End Sounds-IREAD

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What is a beginning sound?

Back

The first sound in a word.

Front

Give an example of a word with the beginning sound 's'.

Back

seal, stay, sun.

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What is a middle sound?

Back

The sound that comes in the middle of a word.

Front

Give an example of a word with the middle sound 'o'.

Back

float, rode, boat.

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What is an ending sound?

Back

The last sound in a word.

Front

Give an example of a word with the ending sound 'k'.

Back

look, black, rock.

Front

What word has the same beginning sound as 'bat'?

Back

ball.

Front

What word has the same middle sound as 'cat'?

Back

hat.

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What word has the same ending sound as 'dog'?

Back

log.

Front

What is the purpose of identifying beginning, middle, and ending sounds?

Back

To help with reading and spelling.